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