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rechte- en doorgezette assen

English translation: straight and offset axles


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Dutch term or phrase:rechte- en doorgezette assen
English translation:straight and offset axles
Entered by: Christopher Smith
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14:36 Apr 7, 2006
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Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / typles of axle
Dutch term or phrase: rechte- en doorgezette assen
From explanatory notes on how to apply for a type approval: "rechte- en doorgezette assen kunnen op één typegoedkeuring."
Nothing else besides that, I'm afraid.
Christopher Smith
United Kingdom
straight and offset axles
Explanation:
... at least I think so. An offset axle is bent at each end, typically to allow the chassis to sit closer to the ground than with a straight axle.

sample refs:

MAN Nutzfahrzeuge - Front axles, non-driven
For trucks + buses, offset axle housing ... For buses, offset axle housing, width 102” ... For trucks + buses, straight axle housing ...
www.man-engines.com/en/ProductsandSolutions/ Components/Axles/Front_axles,_non-driven.jsp

Straight Axle. Simple to manufacture; high point of gravity for vehicles; ... Offset Axle. Space-saving Installation for low vehicle height; ...
www.tecno-point.com/en/library/industries/ metals/equipment-for-metals/textbook-for-vocational-training-ma...

Yesterday's Tractors - Discussion Forum
Unless I have some sort of offset axle, a straight axle has to go behind the gearbox. Any ideas on varying height adjustment controls? ...
www.ytmag.com/cgi-bin/viewit. cgi?bd=implment&th=103014
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straight and offset axles


Explanation:
... at least I think so. An offset axle is bent at each end, typically to allow the chassis to sit closer to the ground than with a straight axle.

sample refs:

MAN Nutzfahrzeuge - Front axles, non-driven
For trucks + buses, offset axle housing ... For buses, offset axle housing, width 102” ... For trucks + buses, straight axle housing ...
www.man-engines.com/en/ProductsandSolutions/ Components/Axles/Front_axles,_non-driven.jsp

Straight Axle. Simple to manufacture; high point of gravity for vehicles; ... Offset Axle. Space-saving Installation for low vehicle height; ...
www.tecno-point.com/en/library/industries/ metals/equipment-for-metals/textbook-for-vocational-training-ma...

Yesterday's Tractors - Discussion Forum
Unless I have some sort of offset axle, a straight axle has to go behind the gearbox. Any ideas on varying height adjustment controls? ...
www.ytmag.com/cgi-bin/viewit. cgi?bd=implment&th=103014

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