Glossary B

Blower refers to a compressor that is designed to operate at lower pressures. Usually a blower is an air compressor that operates below 2 barg, although this figure depends upon the respective manufacturer.

Bearing refers to a circular-shaped metallic insert used in engine blocks to provide low friction support for rotating engine components such as crankshafts, connecting rods, and camshafts.

Base pertains to any substance that, when dissolved in water, increases the concentration of hydroxide ion.

Bunker fuel is a kind of fuel supplied to ships and aircraft, both domestic and foreign, consisting primarily of residual and distillate fuel oil for ships and kerosene-based jet fuel for aircraft.

Bookbinding is described as the process of physically assembling a book from a number of separate sheets of paper or other material.

Blower-dryer is described as a motor-driven attachment with a blower and electric- or steam-heated coil, mounted on top of a dishwasher for quick drying of Ware at the end of the final rinse cycle.

Bench press is described as a hand-operated attaching machine, that when equipped with the proper chucks and dies, is used to make a snap fastener attachment. Typical bench press styles employ lever type actions and make one-segment (male or female) attachments at a time.

A Bell is described as a resonant metal object, closed at one end (the crown) and open at the other (the mouth). It is struck on the inside of its soundbow by the clapper which is free to swing in the direction of the bell's motion.