R 408.14207 Definitions; R, S.

Rule 4207. (1) "Rod gland" means a sleeve at the bottom of a cylinder through which a piston rod passes. (2) "Safety factor" means the ratio of the breaking strength of a piece of material or object to the actual safe load or working stress when in use. (3) "Steam or pneumatic hammer" means a hammer using steam or air to provide energy in a cylinder to raise the hammer for a gravity drop and in case of a double action hammer to increase the force of the impact on the forging.