What are Engine Pistons?

Sharad Jaiswal
Sharad Jaiswal

Posted On: Sep 23, 2020

 

A piston is a cylindrical shape component present in engines that move reciprocating in the cylinder bore due to the forces made during the combustion process. The movable end of the combustion chamber is piston whereas the cylinder head acts as a stationary end. Mostly, pistons are made up of cast aluminium alloy and it provides superb and lightweight thermal conductivity.

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