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      Terms Beginning with 'C'

      C
        Abbreviation for 100

      Case Hardening
        Hardening the entire surface of a low carbon steel to a specific depth.

      Cavitation
        A localized gaseous condition within a liquid stream which occurs where the pressure is reduced to the vapor pressure.

      Charge Pressure
        The pressure at which replenishing fluid is forced into the hydraulic system.

      Check
        Check Valve

      Check Valve
        A valve which permits flow of media in one direction only.

      CK
        If 'CK' is at the end of a SKU, there is a check valve located in the item.

      Cold Flow
        Continued deformation under load.

      COM
        Compression -
      Tubing Compression Fitting
      Requires no Flaring or Soldering before use

      Connect Under Pressure
        The ability to connect coupling halves with internal line pressure applied to either both sides or one side.

      Contamination
        Any material foreign to a media that has a harmful effect on its performance in a system.

      Coupling, Female Half
        a.k.a. Coupler/Socket/Body

      Coupling, Male Half
        a.k.a. Nipple/Plug/Adapter

      Coupling, Quick Disconnect
        A component which can quickly join or separate a fluid line without the use of tools or special devices.

      CS
        The measure of a seal as viewed if cut at a right angle to the mold parting line.

       
             
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