A brake is a mechanical device that restrains movement by absorbing energy from a moving system. Used to slow or stop moving vehicles, wheels and axles, or to prevent movement. Most often it is achieved by friction. In this article we will learn about various types of brakes used in vehicles. Types of Brakes Based … Read more
Whenever two or more than two gears mesh with each other to operate then it is called the gear train. In gear trains, we can use the “n” number of gears according to our needs to transmit the power. There are various types of gears that are available to transmit the torque from one shaft … Read more
What is Cam? The cam can be defined as the machine parts which rotate to provide reciprocating or oscillating movements to the other machinery element called a follower. The cam and follower work together when they are in contact with each other. It can either be a point contact or a line contact. The follower … Read more
Introduction: The belts are commonly used for transmitting the power with the help of a pulley from one shaft to another. There are various factors that can decide the amount of power which are supposed to be transmitted through the belt. These are some main factors – It depends on the belt’s velocity, the tension … Read more
In this article, we will talk about What is Gear and Types of Gear. What is Gear? The gears are in a circular shape which rotates accordingly to transmit the torque. In gears, the teeth are carved on them, so they can mesh with other gears that have the same teeth cut in them, to … Read more