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Glossary
Baffle
(bladder material) – Deflects fuel flow in a cell to an area you want it to go for better performance.
Baffling
(safety foam) – Slows fuel cell slosh while providing explosion resistance. All Fuel Safe gasoline cells come with foam.
B.C.(Bolt Circle)
The diameter of an imaginary circle drawn through the center of each lug hole; also referred to as the bolt pattern.
Bottom Ring
In sprint cells, a 6 x 10 plate mounted in the cell on the vertical face behind the rear end.
Bung
A weld-in threaded fitting that will accept AN or pipe fittings; must specify AN or NPT.
Can
The container or enclosure that provides containment and protection to a bladder.
Check Valve
A device that allows flow in one direction only.
Collector/Surge Tank
An area within a cell that traps or contains fuel to ensure steady supply and maximum usage.
Dimensions (Length x Width x Height)
Length
The measurement from side to side in the car. Typically cells are mounted in a vehicle with the longest dimensions left to right. Your application may differ.
Width
The measurement from front to back of the cell in the car. Typically the cells are mounted in a vehicle with the longest dimensions left to right.
Height
The measurement from top to bottom of the bladder or container listed.
Dry Break Valves
Valves which form a relatively leak-proof connection for rapid refueling. (female on vehicle; male on fuel supply)
Fill Types - Direct & Remote Fill
Direct Fill
A cell which is filled through a cap mounted directly on the cell. (aka Standard Fill)
Remote Fill
A cell that is filled anyplace other than with a cap mounted directly on the cell.
Fill Plate
Bolted assembly that typically has a fill cap or hose attachment for filling a tank.
Fuel Types (Hydrocarbon Fuels & Alcohol)
Hydrocarbon Fuels (Gasoline, Diesel, AVGAS)
A fuel that requires specific materials to be used in the construction of a fuel cell. This fuel will damage alcohol-specific bladders.
Alcohol (Methanol,Ethanol)
This fuel requires specific materials and aluminum hardware to be treated. This fuel can be harmful to certain items such as safety foam and certain bladder materials.
4 x 6
A standard size, 12 bolt, oval plate that covers a 4″ x 6″ hole; the plate measures closer to 5″ x 7″.
Heel Flapper
A check valve used in standard fill applications.
Nipple
A ballistic fabric-reinforced flexible outlet or inlet into which a tube can be clamped.
Nutring
A device on the inside of bladder openings that has threads to accept bolts securing a plate.
Pickup
The hose and/or fitting through which fuel will be delivered to the engine.
Raw
Untreated plates and fittings, no finish applied. Should not be used with alcohol.
Return
Fitting or hose through which excess fuel is sent back to a cell.
Sender (Fuel Level Sender)
Typically an electronic item that sends a signal to your fuel level gauge.
6 x 10
A standard size 24-bolt oval plate which actually covers a 6″ x 10″ hole; the plate measures closer to 7.5″ x 11.75″.
Top Pickup
In sprint cells, where the pickup fitting is mounted via a special fitting above the rear end of the car.
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