Spacer
Definition
An intermediate fastening part, metal spacer, or structural bushing used to maintain a constant, strictly determined distance between two elements, plates, or components of a gear mechanism or construction framework. This rigid component prevents mechanical deformations under tightening forces.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Spacer
- Standoff
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, regular mechanical and hardware terminology variations. |
| Formation | Modern technical borrowing, likely adapted from Central European engineering terminology, integrated into the spare parts lexicon. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.ˈtret] |
| Source | Handbook of Industrial Hardware and Mechanical Design Standards |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Mecanicul a montat un antret de oțel între cele două carcase pentru a preveni frecarea pinioanelor.
EN: The mechanic installed a steel spacer between the two casings to prevent the pinions from rubbing.
RO: Dacă acest antret structural lipsește, șuruburile strânse puternic vor deforma iremediabil placa de circuit electronic.
EN: If this structural standoff is missing, tightly fastened screws will irreparably deform the electronic circuit board.
RO: Inginerul a calculat grosimea exactă pentru fiecare antret folosit la rigidizarea cadrului metalic.
EN: The engineer calculated the exact thickness for each spacer used to stiffen the metal frame.
Idioms & Phrases
Antret cilindric / Cylindrical spacer
RO: Bucșă metalică tubulară prin interiorul căreia trece un șurub de fixare, utilizată frecvent în electronică și mecanică fină.
EN: A tubular metal bushing through which a fastening screw passes, frequently used in electronics and fine mechanics.
Antret de reglaj / Adjustment standoff / Shimming spacer
RO: Piesă calibrată cu mare precizie folosită pentru alinierea perfectă a axelor de rotație dintr-un motor.
EN: A highly precise calibrated component used for the perfect alignment of rotation axes within an engine.
Set de antreturi / Standoff kit / Spacer set
RO: Trusă care conține piese de diverse lungimi și filete, destinată asamblărilor tehnice modulare.
EN: A kit containing components of various lengths and threads, designed for modular technical assemblies.
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