Automotive Glossary


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Crimped Joint

Termination of cables by squashing tabs on the terminal around the cable.

Crimping

The process of compressing materials to make a join. Usually refers to squeezing a terminal to secure it to a wire.

Crocodile Clip

Hand operated clip that, like a crocodile, bites under spring pressure to make a contact. Also alligator clip.

Cross Member

A chassis or support member that runs across a vehicle frame or chassis.

Cross-Coat (double-header)

A method of paint application often used with high solids paint. The technique involves a side-to-side application followed by a top-to-bottom application with very little flash-off time. Also used by some refinishers when they apply 'drop coats' in more than one direction to eliminate striping in metallic and pearlescent finishes.

Cross-draft Booth

A spray booth in which air movement is horizontal from end to end, i.e. fresh (may be heated) air enters at the front of the booth and is extracted at the rear Not considered to be as efficient as downdraught extraction

Cross-pin (Hooke's) Joint

Type of universal joint with a cross pin and two yokes.

Cross-ply

Form of tyre construction in which the casing plies are laid diagonally so that each ply lies at an included angle, usually of more than 40 degrees, to the adjacent ply.

Cross-section

The area exposed if a cut were to be made through the centre of an object.

Cross-shafts

General term used to describe shafts which are fitted across units rather than along or axially.


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