A mechanical coupling in which two shafts are connected through two gear hubs interconnected by a toothed sleeve.
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QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLING
A coupling which can quickly join or separate lines.
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A.G.M.A.
Abbreviation for 'American Gear Manufacturers Associations', an organization serving the gear industry.
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COMPRESSOR
A device which converts mechanical force and motion into pneumatic flow power.
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ALTERNATOR
A device which converts mechanical energy, into alternating current.
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FATIGUE PLATELETS
Normal particles between 20 and 40 microns found in gear box and rolling element bearing oil samples observed by analytical ferrography. A sudden increase in the size and quantity of these particles indicates excessive wear.
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FATIGUE CHUNKS
Thick three-dimensional particles exceeding 50 microns indicating severe wear of gear teeth.
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HYPOID GEAR LUBRICANT
A gear lubricant having extreme pressure characteristics for use with a hypoid type of gear as in the differential of an automobile.
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BRINELLING
Permanent deformation of the bearing surfaces where the rollers (or balls) contact the races. Brinelling results from excessive load or impact on stationary bearings. It is a form of mechanical damage in which metal is displaced or upset without attrition.
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PUMP
A device which converts mechanical force and motion into hydraulic fluid power.
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FILTRATION
The physical or mechanical process of separating insoluble particulate matter from a fluid, such as air or liquid, by passing the fluid through a filter medium that will not allow the particulates to pass through it.
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