Crosshead

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001459",
  "term": "Crosshead",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A mechanical component that guides the piston rod in a reciprocating engine or pump, converting the linear motion of the piston into a precise linear motion for the connecting rod. It prevents side thrust from being transmitted to the piston, reducing wear on cylinder walls. Crossheads are common in large slow-speed diesel engines and steam engines.",
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Kreuzkopf",
    "es": "cruceta",
    "fr": "crosse"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/crosshead/"
}