Tommy bar
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-007315
A cylindrical steel rod used as a handle or lever to apply torque to another tool, such as a chuck key, box spanner, or socket. It is inserted through a hole in the head of the tool, providing a longer lever arm for increased turning force. The bar's diameter and length are matched to the tool and the required force, with some designs featuring a sliding bar for adjustable positioning.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-007315 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Machining |
| Synonyms | tommy |
| Translations | German: Rohrstange; Spanish: barra tommy; French: barre de manœuvre |
Record as JSON
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"translations": {
"de": "Rohrstange",
"es": "barra tommy",
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