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Diaphragm

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001695

A flexible membrane or thin plate that separates two chambers or acts as a barrier in a mechanical device. It is designed to flex or move in response to pressure differences, transmitting force or creating a seal. Diaphragms are found in pumps, valves, pressure sensors, and actuators, often made from rubber, plastic, or thin metal.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-001695
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectMechanical engineering
TranslationsGerman: Membran; Spanish: diafragma; French: diaphragme
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001695",
  "term": "Diaphragm",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A flexible membrane or thin plate that separates two chambers or acts as a barrier in a mechanical device. It is designed to flex or move in response to pressure differences, transmitting force or creating a seal. Diaphragms are found in pumps, valves, pressure sensors, and actuators, often made from rubber, plastic, or thin metal.",
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Membran",
    "es": "diafragma",
    "fr": "diaphragme"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/diaphragm/"
}

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