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Skidplate

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-007248

A protective panel mounted to the underside of a vehicle to shield vulnerable components from damage due to impacts with terrain or debris. Constructed from materials such as steel, aluminum, or high-density plastic, it covers parts like the oil pan, transmission, or differential. Skidplates are frequently found on off-road vehicles and rally cars.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-007248
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectAutomotive
TranslationsGerman: Unterfahrschutz; Spanish: placa protectora; French: plaque de protection
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007248",
  "term": "Skidplate",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A protective panel mounted to the underside of a vehicle to shield vulnerable components from damage due to impacts with terrain or debris. Constructed from materials such as steel, aluminum, or high-density plastic, it covers parts like the oil pan, transmission, or differential. Skidplates are frequently found on off-road vehicles and rally cars.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Unterfahrschutz",
    "es": "placa protectora",
    "fr": "plaque de protection"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/skidplate/"
}

Record 5,758 of 7,291 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.