Counterweight meaning

Counterweight definition

Weight added to a rotating shaft or wheel to balance normal loads on the part and offset vibration. Counterweights are used on the crankshaft and are often found on the flywheel and driveshaft .
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Cotter pin Cottered crank Cotterless crank Cotterless crank... Counter balance Counter gear Counterbore Counterclockwise Countershaft Countersink Counterweight

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