Glossary “static tension” Definition:
The tension in the belt when the drive is at rest, a factor that determines drive efficiency, service life, or other operating characteristics.

Glossary “static timing” Definition:
To set the ignition timing on an engine that is not running.

Glossary “static voltage” Definition:
Voltage at rest or stored, not moving in the circuit.

Glossary “static pressure seal” Definition:
No movement between the sealing surfaces, such as the oil pan to engine.

Glossary “static seal” Definition:
A seal that prevents fluid passage between two parts that are in fixed positions relative to each other.

Glossary “static system pressure” Definition:
The pressure of a vapor or liquid in a system under ambient temperature conditions with no load imposed.

Glossary “static friction” Definition:
Friction between two bodies at rest.

Glossary “static pressure” Definition:
The pressure of a vapor or liquid in a container or system under ambient temperature conditions with no load imposed.

Glossary “static balance” Definition:
Process of checking and/or correcting wight distribution of interrelated parts while they are not in motion.