In the context of a steam locomotive, the solid weights on the drive wheels which offset the weight of the engine's crank pins and drive rods.
A method of flying (qv) in which weights are used to balance the load being carried on the wire fly lines, so that brute strength is not needed by the flyman (qv)
The weights used in a counterweight system.
constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
Set of weights added to a piece of equipment opposite the working end of a machine.
Small weights in the base of a tall file cabinet the keep it from tipping over when a loaded drawer is open.
A weight which counterbalances the weight of a lift car plus approximately 40 percent of the capacity load.
A weight or series of weights that counterbalance a scaffold against overturning.
Bricks, usually steel or iron with notches, which are loaded into the arbor and used to balance the load on a batten.
Weights used for balancing loads and the weight of the crane in providing stability for lifting.
On bass drum beaters, attaches to the beater shaft to fine-tune the pedal action. On boom cymbal stands, attaches to the bottom of a boom arm to counteract the weight of cymbal.
A weight which counterbalances the weight of an elevator car plus approximately 40% of the capacity load.
A weight which counterbalances the weight of an elevator car plus a part of the capacity load
(n) Weights, usually flame cut steel or cast iron, that are placed in counterweight arbors to balance the weight of loads hung on battens. (v) The act of adding or removing weight from a set in order to achieve a balanced system.
Weight equal to another; a counter balance.
Large weights on a crankshaft which are positioned opposite the throws or crankshaft pins to counterbalance the weight of the throws, thus eliminating vibration due to unbalance.