Glossary “bimetal strip” Definition:
A temperature regulating or indicating device that works on the principle that two dissimilar metals with unequal expansion rates, welded together, will bend as temperature changes.
What is bimetal?
bimetal coil spring
Glossary “bimetal coil spring” Definition:
Thermostatic coil consisting of two types of metal wound together. When heated it expands, and when cooled it contracts.
bimetal engine
Glossary “bimetal engine” Definition:
A powerplant with block and head made of different metals, such as a cast iron block and an aluminum head.
bimetal spring
Glossary “bimetal spring” Definition:
A spring made of bimetal, such as a choke spring.
bimetal
Glossary “bimetal” Definition:
A temperature-sensitive strip made up of two metals having different heat expansion rates.