Nip guard

A player position on offense. Also, in a 5 man defensive line sometimes used in high school or college, the player over center may be known as the "nose guard".

guard

Telecommunications; General telecom

In computer security, a functional unit that provides a security filter between two data processing systems operating at different security levels or between a user terminal and a ...

guard

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A vertical protective barrier erected along exposed edges of stairways, balconies, and similar areas.

guard

Professional careers; Occupational titles

A professional who guards inmates in penal institution in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures. Respnsibilities include: * Observes conduct and ...

tangent

Industrial machinery; Conveyors

Straight portion after a curve conveyor.

variable speed

Industrial machinery; Conveyors

A drive or power transmission mechanism that includes a speed changing device.

v-belt

Industrial machinery; Conveyors

A drive belt having a trapezoidal cross section for operation degrees over grooved sheaves. Its shape permits wedging contact between belt sides and grooves walls for transmission ...

zero line pressure accumulating conveyor

Industrial machinery; Conveyors

A type of conveyor designed to have zero build-up of pressure between adjacent packages or cartons.

drive sprocket

Industrial machinery; Conveyors

The sprockets used in the power transmission arrangement found in the conveyor drive unit. The sprocket sizes are selected to provide some mechanical advantage and give the ...