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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.

Synonyms

  • Idler Pulley
  • Idle Pulley

Hypernyms

  • Pulley
  • Pulley-block
  • Block
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