But all cars are made of the same elements: A frame, an engine, and some wheels. But, there’s something else that every car, van, lorry and train needs to allow it to move, and that’s an axle.

What is a wheel and axle mechanism? A wheel and axle mechanism is a simple device you make when you connect one or more wheels to an axle. They are used to help things move. A wheel is a round ...

Several different forms of cast and pressed axle housings are briefly described. Mention is then made of the axle gearing and data given showing the end thrust for straight-tooth bevel pinions. The ...