Aircraft tires also include fusible plugs ( which are assembled on the inside of the wheels ), designed to melt at a certain temperature.
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The mineral is readily fusible, melting in a candle-flame to which it imparts a yellow color owing to the presence of sodium.
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However, 397 was only used once on the demolition trains in April 1956, only to be failed when it dropped a fusible plug.
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The general function of a release mechanism is shown in figure 2, using the example of a fusible link release, a patented mechanism.
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The focus consists of two coaxial cylindrical electrodes made from copper or beryllium and housed in a vacuum chamber containing a low-pressure fusible gas.
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The development of the fusible plug to release pressure in conditions of excessively high temperature and low water levels was designed to protect against this occurrence.
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Fusible plugs are sometimes fitted to the receivers of air compressors as a precaution against the ignition of any lubricating oil vapour that might be present.
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For this reason, the solvent-based " tub " washer typically has a large cover that is propped open by a lead fusible link.
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Lead is used in building construction, shot, weights, as part of solders, pewters, fusible alloys, and as a radiation shield.
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This endeavor was supported in part by a donation of glass from Bullseye Glass in Portland, Oregon, a pioneer in the manufacturing of fusible glass.
