Gibson ring

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002566",
  "term": "Gibson ring",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A retaining ring fitted onto the wheel hub of a railway vehicle to secure the tire. The Gibson ring is a profiled steel ring, which is hammered or pressed into a groove machined between the wheel center and the tire, locking the two components together. This method provides a strong mechanical lock that prevents the tire from moving laterally or coming off the wheel center, even under heavy loads or if the tire loosens from its shrink fit.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Gibson-Ring",
    "es": "anillo Gibson",
    "fr": "anneau de Gibson"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/gibson-ring/"
}