bimetallic strip

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bimetallic strip

[¦bī·mə′tal·ik ‚strip]

(engineering)

A strip formed of two dissimilar metals welded together; different temperature coefficients of expansion of the metals cause the strip to bend or curl when the temperature changes.

bimetallic strip

A strip made up of two metals with different coefficients of thermal expansion. With changes in temperature, the strip curves because of uneven expansion of the two metals. Bimetallic strips are used in altimeters, temperature gauges, and other instruments.

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Tenders are invited for Aluminium Copper Bimetallic Strip Of Size 80 Mm X 80 Mm X 2 Mm Thick.

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Tenders are invited for 36Mm Aluminium Bus Terminal For 25Kw Isolator Rigid Type With Bimetallic Strip And Fasteners Ri No - 6480.

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Tenders are invited for Supply Of Bimetallic Strip For Yard No.

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Samuel Taylor, a specialist manufacturer of bimetallic strips, reports it has improved the reliability of its production line by retrofitting two applications with ABB variable speed drives (VSDs).

Improved reliability

The bimetallic strips in home thermostats, and the caged ball bearings in smooth-running machines around the world, are direct descendants of innovations Harrison made in his chronometers.