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J:  Symbol for 1. Gram equivalent weight, 2. the mechanic? l equivalent of heat.

Jack Arch:  A spring arch, flat or horizontal on the underside

Jamb:  Usually an upright structural member forming the side of an opening in a refractory or furnace wall.

Jamb Brick:  A brick modified so one corner is rounded.

Jar Ramming:  Packing sand in a mold by raising and dropping on a table the sand, pattern and flask. Jolt squeezers, jarring, machines and jolt
rammers are machines using this principle.

Jersey Fireclay Brick:  Highly siliceous clay brick, semisilica brick.

Jet Scrubber:  In air pollution control, a high velocity water jet directed into the throat of a venturi section of a cupola to separate out particulates.

Jet Tapping:  A method of tapping a melting furnace by firing a small explosive charge instead of using an oxygen lance. The tapper consists of an
explosive charge enclosed in a plastic case surrounded by a hollow bullet-shaped body.

Jib: Projecting part of crane from which lifting chain or gear is suspended.

Jig:  Any device so arranged that it will expedite a hand or machine operation.

Jobbing Foundry: A foundry engaged in the manufacture of numerous types of castings not intended for use in its own product. Usually refers to
a foundry making castings for many other companies.

Jolt Ramming: See Jar Ramming.

Jolt-Squeezer Machine:  A combination machine that employs a jolt action followed by a squeezing action to compact the sand around the pattern.