starting torque

BrE /ˈstɑːtɪŋ ˈtɔːk/

Definition

Definition of starting torque - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

twisting force needed to start turning a resting shaft or load

TECH.

The motor must provide enough starting torque to move the conveyor belt.
Starting torque is critical for engines that drive heavy machinery.
The datasheet lists the starting torque at various supply voltages.

intransigence

rigidity

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Expressions with starting

fire the starting gun

signal the start of a race or competition by firing a gun

The official fired the starting gun at noon.

starting to make waves

adj.

beginning to attract attention or cause a stir

The new artist is starting to make waves in the music industry.

starting point

place where a journey begins

The city was the starting point of our trip.

starting line

line marking the start of a race

The runners gathered at the starting line.

starting price

initial cost of a product or service

The starting price for the new phone is $699.

starting signal

signal to start a race or event

The referee blew the whistle as the starting signal.

Expressions with torque

torque off

remove something by twisting

He torqued off the cap from the bottle.

engine torque

rotating force produced by an engine to turn shafts or wheels

The truck’s strong engine torque helps it tow heavy trailers uphill.

maximum torque

greatest twisting force an engine or motor can produce

This car reaches its maximum torque at 3,000 revolutions per minute.

tightening torque

specified turning force used when fastening a bolt nut or similar part

The manual lists the correct tightening torque for each engine bolt.

torque wrench

tool for applying specific torque to fasteners

He used a torque wrench to tighten the bolts.

torque up

tighten a bolt or screw to a specified torque

Make sure to torque up the bolts to the recommended setting.

torque motor

electric motor built to give high turning force at very low speed

The machine uses a torque motor to drive the drum directly.

torque transmission

transfer of turning force between connected parts in a mechanical system

The gearbox design improves torque transmission from the engine to the wheels.

brake torque

rotational force created by a brake system to slow a rotating part

The engineer calculated the brake torque needed to stop the racing car safely.

torque converter

hydraulic device for smooth power transmission

A faulty torque converter can cause transmission issues.

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French:couple de démarrage, ...
German:Anlaufdrehmoment, ...
Italian:coppia di spunto, ...
Spanish:par de arranque, ...
Portuguese:binário de arranque, ...
Chinese:起动转矩, ...
Japanese:起動トルク, ...
Arabic:عَزْم البِدْء, ...
Hebrew:מוֹמֶנְט הַתְנָעָה, ...
Russian:пусковой момент, ...
Ukrainian:пусковий момент, ...
Hindi:आरंभिक आघूर्ण, ...
Bengali:প্রারম্ভিক টর্ক, ...
Catalan:parell d'arrencada, ...
Czech:rozběhový moment, ...
Danish:startmoment, ...
Dutch:aanloopkoppel, ...
Greek:ροπή εκκίνησης, ...
Hungarian:indítónyomaték, ...
Khmer:កម្លាំងបង្វិលចាប់ផ្តើម, ...
Korean:기동 토크, ...
Persian:گشتاور راه‌اندازی, ...
Polish:moment rozruchowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):torque de partida, ...
Romanian:cuplu de pornire, ...
Swedish:startvridmoment, ...
Thai:แรงบิดเริ่มต้น, ...
Turkish:kalkış momenti, ...
Vietnamese:mô-men khởi động, ...

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