- rim flange
- The part of a rim that supports the tire bead in a lateral direction; the linear distance between the two rim flanges is termed rim width.
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
rim flange
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flange — [1] A projecting rim or collar on an object for keeping it in place. [2] The parts of a hub shell to which spokes are attached and which secure the tire on the rim base. [3] The circle of metal inside the teeth on a chainring. Also see B flange… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Flange (disambiguation) — A flange is a rib or rim.Flange may also refer to: * Flanging, an audio effect *A collective noun for baboons. [ [http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/collective/b/?view=uk AskOxford: B ] ] The word flange was used by Rowan Atkinson in a sketch … Wikipedia
rim bead seat — The portion of the wheel rim below the rim flange providing radial support to the bead of the tire … Dictionary of automotive terms
rim well — The portion of the rim with a substantially smaller diameter than the bead seats and located with sufficient depth and width to enable the tire beads to be forced over the mounting side of the rim flange and bead seat taper for installation or… … Dictionary of automotive terms
rim well base — The portion of the rim with a substantially smaller diameter than the bead seats and located with sufficient depth and width to enable the tire beads to be forced over the mounting side of the rim flange and bead seat taper for installation or… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Flange — (fl[a^]nj), n. [Prov. E. flange to project, flanch a projection. See {Flanch}, {Flank}.] 1. An external or internal rib, or rim, for strength, as the flange of an iron beam; or for a guide, as the flange of a car wheel (see {Car wheel}.); or for… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Flange joint — Flange Flange (fl[a^]nj), n. [Prov. E. flange to project, flanch a projection. See {Flanch}, {Flank}.] 1. An external or internal rib, or rim, for strength, as the flange of an iron beam; or for a guide, as the flange of a car wheel (see {Car… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Flange rail — Flange Flange (fl[a^]nj), n. [Prov. E. flange to project, flanch a projection. See {Flanch}, {Flank}.] 1. An external or internal rib, or rim, for strength, as the flange of an iron beam; or for a guide, as the flange of a car wheel (see {Car… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Flange turning — Flange Flange (fl[a^]nj), n. [Prov. E. flange to project, flanch a projection. See {Flanch}, {Flank}.] 1. An external or internal rib, or rim, for strength, as the flange of an iron beam; or for a guide, as the flange of a car wheel (see {Car… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rim — [rim] n. [ME rime < OE rima, edge, border, akin to ON rimi, ridge < IE base * rem , to support, rest upon, rest > Sans rámatē, (he) stands still, rests] 1. an edge, border, or margin, esp. of something circular; often, a raised or… … English World dictionary
