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Charles' Law The volume of a fixed mass of gas varies directly with absolute temperature, provided the pressure remains constant. |
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Circuit, metered-in A speed control circuit in which the control is achieved by regulating the supply flow to the actuator. |
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Circuit, metered-out A speed control circuit in which the control is achieved by regulating the exhaust flow from the actuator. |
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Circuit, sequence A circuit which established the order in which two or more phases of a circuit occur. |
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Compression set The amount by which a rubber specimen fails to return to original shape after release of the compressive load. |
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Compressor A device which converts mechanical force and motion into pneumatic fluid power. |
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Condensation The process of changing a vapor into a liquid condensate by the extraction of heat. |
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Conductor A component whose primary function is to contain and direct fluid. |
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Contaminant Any material of substance which is unwanted or adversely affects the fluid power system or components, or both. |
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Creep The progressive relaxation of a given rubber material while it is under stress. This relaxation eventually results in permanent deformation or set. |
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Cushion A device which provides controlled resistance to motion. |
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Cv Flow coefficient or pneumatic conductance expresses the flow capability of any fixed orifice pneumatic device for a given fluid. |
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Cylinder A device which converts fluid power into linear mechanical force and motion. It usually consists of a movable element such as a piston and a piston rod, plunger or ram, operating within a cylindrical bore. |
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Cylinder cap A cylinder end closure which completely covers the bore area. |
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Cylinder capacity extending Volume required for one full extension of a cylinder. |
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Cylinder, double acting A cylinder in which fluid force can be applied to the moveable element in either direction. |
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Cylinder, single acting A cylinder in which the fluid force can be applied to the movable element in only one direction. |
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