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Bushing
Reduces wear between two surfaces that slide against each other.
Cam
Converts rotational motion to linear or oscillatory motion.
Piston
Moves within a cylinder to convert chemical energy into mechanical work in engines.
Lead Screw
Converts rotary motion to linear motion with high accuracy.
Pulley
Changes the direction of the applied force and reduces the force needed to lift objects.
Screw
Converts angular motion into linear motion or it can fasten materials together.
Shaft
Transmits torque and rotational motion.
Damper
Dissipates energy to reduce or prevent oscillations in a mechanical system.
Gear
Transmits torque by engaging with another gear or rack.
Valve
Controls the flow and pressure of a fluid in a system.
Coupling
Connects two shafts together at their ends to transmit power.
Fan
Moves air or gas for cooling or ventilation purposes.
Roller
Supports and moves a load across its surface.
Hydraulic Motor
Converts hydraulic pressure and flow into torque and angular displacement (rotation).
Ratchet
Allows continuous linear or rotary motion in one direction while preventing motion in the opposite direction.
Chain
Used for transmitting mechanical power with high efficiency and torque capacity.
Seal
Prevents the passage of fluids through the space between two mating surfaces.
Sprocket
Wheel with teeth that meshes with a chain or track.
Worm Gear
Allows transmission of torque at 90 degrees and provides a high reduction ratio.
Flywheel
Stores rotational energy for smoothing out energy fluctuations of a rotating system.
Bearing
Reduces friction between moving parts and supports radial and axial loads.
Pump
Moves fluids (including gases) from one location to another.
Belt
Transfers power between pulleys in a drive system.
Clutch
Engages and disengages power transmission from driving shaft to driven shaft.
Crankshaft
Converts the reciprocating movement of pistons into rotational motion.
Key
Secures a gear, pulley, or other rotating component to a shaft to prevent relative movement.
Spring
Stores mechanical energy and can exert force when compressed or stretched.
Welding
Joins two materials (typically metals or thermoplastics) by causing coalescence.
Brake
Applies friction to slow down or stop motion in machinery and vehicles.
O-Ring
Provides a tight seal between two components, typically to prevent the escape of air or fluids.
Turbine
Extracts energy from a fluid flow and converts it into useful work.
Compressor
Increases the pressure of a gas by reducing its volume.
Universal Joint
Allows a bend in the rotation axis, enabling power to be transmitted at an angle.
Linear Actuator
Converts energy into straight line motions, typically for positioning applications.
Washer
Spreads the load of a threaded fastener and provides a smooth surface for the nut or bolt to press against.
Heat Exchanger
Transfers heat between two or more fluids without allowing them to mix.
Thermocouple
Sensors for measuring temperature, consisting of two wire legs made from different metals.
Transmission
Transfers power from the engine to the wheels and allows the car to change gears.
Helical Spring
A type of spring commonly used to store energy or to resist compression or tension forces.
Nut
Secures a bolt or screw to another object, typically by being threaded onto the shaft of the bolt.
Spacer
Maintains a set distance between components or parts within an assembly.
Pressure Gauge
Measures the pressure of a fluid within a system.
Filter
Removes impurities and contaminants from fluids or air by passing them through a medium.
Gearbox
A mechanical unit that houses gears to provide speed and torque conversions from a rotating power source to another device.
Elastomer Coupling
A type of coupling that uses elastic components to transmit torque and accommodate misalignment.
Rivet
A permanent mechanical fastener used for joining plates or sections together.
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