(Shoe) Counter. A shaped and molded component, usually of impregnated fabric, film, sandwich or leather board, placed between the lining and upper material at the back of the shoe to improve shape retention of the quarters
Anything added to something in order to stiffen it, such as a support beam, or starch for a collar
a small member attached to another member to transfer stress and to prevent buckling
A member used to strengthen a plate against lateral or local buckling Usually a flat bar welded perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the member
{i} substance that serves to make stiff, substance that serves to make rigid; substance that stiffens cloth
A reinforcement material that is typically used to provide support or add thickness A stiffener can be made with polyimide, FR4, or PEN film Stiffeners may be found at ZIF areas or where a connector will be assembled Back to Words List
One who, or that which, stiffens anything, as a piece of stiff cloth in a cravat
A member used to strengthen another member against buckling or to distribute load or to transfer shear Usually a flat bar, plate, or angle welded perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the member