mechanical coupling
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nounfemininepl: mechanical couplings / acoplamentos mecânicos
acoplamento mecânico
1. A device that connects two shafts or rotating elements together to transmit torque and rotation while allowing for slight misalignment
The mechanical coupling between the motor and the pump ensures efficient power transmission.
O acoplamento mecânico entre o motor e a bomba garante a transmissão eficiente de potência.
2. In engineering, a connector that joins two machine parts together, typically allowing some degree of flexibility or movement
A flexible mechanical coupling was installed to compensate for axial misalignment.
Um acoplamento mecânico flexível foi instalado para compensar o desalinhamento axial.
3. A rigid or flexible device used to connect rotating shafts in machinery
The mechanical coupling failed due to metal fatigue after years of operation.
O acoplamento mecânico falhou devido à fadiga do metal após anos de operação.
In Brazilian industrial and engineering contexts, 'acoplamento mecânico' is the standard technical term used in manufacturing, automotive, and machinery industries. The term is formally taught in technical schools and universities as part of mechanical engineering curricula. In the USA, mechanical coupling is fundamental to industrial applications, with various types (flexible, rigid, jaw, universal) being industry-standard solutions for shaft connection in factories and manufacturing plants.
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