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Ring terminal
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical connector with a ring shape
- connectors
- wiring
- electrical
Ring compressor
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tool used to compress piston rings for installation
- tool
- engine
Piston ring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A ring that fits around a piston to seal the gap between the piston and cylinder
- engine
- piston
Sealing Ring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A ring-shaped component that provides a seal between two parts, such as the cylinder head and engine block
- sealing
- ring
Rings
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Metal rings that fit around a piston to seal the combustion chamber.
- engine
- piston
Compressor ring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A ring that seals the compression chamber in an engine.
- engine
- cylinder
Oil scraper ring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Ring that scrapes excess oil from the cylinder wall
- engine
- oil
O-ring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A circular ring with a circular cross-section, used as a seal
- engine
- seal
ring main
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A circular system of fuel lines that supplies fuel to the engine
- fuel
- ring
- engine
Differential bearing ring securing cap
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cap that secures the bearing ring in the differential
- differential
- bearings
Temperature sensor O-ring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Seal used to prevent leaks in temperature sensor applications
- engine
- sensor
- o-ring
Differential bearing ring seal
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A differential bearing ring seal is a component that seals the differential bearing.
- transmission
- drivetrain
Piston ring gaps
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gaps between the piston rings, which must be offset to prevent oil from entering the combustion chamber
- engine
- piston
Copper o-ring
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of seal made from copper, used in coolant systems
- coolant
- seal
Circlip
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of retaining ring used to secure the piston pin
- engine
- piston
grommet
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a ring-shaped seal used to protect wires or pipes
- fuel
- tank
- seal
Wire grommets
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Small rings or tubes that protect wires from damage when passing through holes or edges
- grommets
- wiring