countershaft Definition
counter·shaft (-s̸haft′)
noun
an intermediate shaft that transmits motion from the main shaft of a machine to a working part
countershaft Usage Examples
Converse of object
balance: This advanced power unit features water cooling, balancing countershaft, exhaust control valve and reed intake for riding pleasure and constant power.
Adjective modifier
intermediate: Several other stand-mounted options were available to replace or compliment the standard intermediate countershaft and further details of these can be found here.
Modifies a noun
- pulley: This employed an unusual but effective trick: the motor pulley was a V but the large countershaft pulley was flat.
- unit: The motor countershaft unit, which ran entirely on ball bearings, was contained within the base on its own adjustable mounting plate.
- assembly: Its weight, with a countershaft assembly, was 110 lbs.
- system: The CAPONORD also features the following exclusive Aprilia patents: the AVDC ( Anti-Vibration Double Countershaft ) double balancing countershaft system.
Noun used with modifier
- drive: Mounted on the maker's heavy cast-iron stand with chip tray, shelves and a built-on 12-speed all V-belt drive countershaft unit.
- ceiling-mounted: The center height was 3.5 " and the drive, by flat belt naturally, from a choice of wall or ceiling-mounted countershafts.
- two-speed: The unit was designed to be run from a two-speed countershaft at 585 and 160 rpm.
- balancing: The RS 50 uses a liquid cooled single cylinder two stroke, with reed intake and balancing countershaft.
- motor: The motor countershaft unit, which ran entirely on ball bearings, was contained within the base on its own adjustable mounting plate.
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