Idle Wheel (Noun)
Meaning
A pulley on a shaft that presses against a guide belt to guide or tighten it.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The idle wheel was positioned at the end of the conveyor belt to keep it aligned and running smoothly.
- To tighten the guide belt, the technician adjusted the idle wheel to apply the correct amount of pressure.
- A worn-out idle wheel was replaced to prevent the belt from slipping off its track.
- The engineer carefully aligned the idle wheel with the guide belt to ensure proper tension.
- By adjusting the idle wheel, the mechanic was able to achieve the optimal belt tension for the machinery.