Side valve

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005262",
  "term": "Side valve",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An engine design where the intake and exhaust valves are located in the engine block adjacent to the cylinders, rather than in the cylinder head. This configuration, also known as an L-head or flathead engine, results in a simpler cylinder head design. Side valve engines were common in early automotive and industrial applications due to their manufacturing simplicity.",
  "synonyms": [
    "flathead",
    "L-head"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Seitenventil",
    "es": "válvula lateral",
    "fr": "moteur à soupapes latérales"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/side-valve/"
}