Glossary “axial” Definition:
In line along with the axis of centerline of a part or component. Parallel to a shaft or bearing bore.
What is axial?
axial compressor
Glossary “axial compressor” Definition:
A compressor designed so that the cylinders are arranged parallel to the output shaft.
axial load
Glossary “axial load” Definition:
A type of load placed on a bearing that is parallel to the axis of the rotating shaft.
axial motion
Glossary “axial motion” Definition:
Motion that occurs along the axis of a revolving shaft or parallel to the axis of a revolving shaft.
axial movement
Glossary “axial movement” Definition:
Vertical movement. Movement parallel to the axis of a shaft. The measurement of axial movement on a shaft is call endplay.
axial play
Glossary “axial play” Definition:
Axial play in a ball joint means looseness or travel in the same line as the ball joint stud.