Cross wedge

The cross wedge protrudes diagonally from the crosshead of a steam locomotive in the center of the picture and connects it to the piston rod that is stuck in the crosshead from the right .

A cross wedge is a wedge-like machine element for connecting rod-shaped components with a load from an axial force . The cross wedge is rarely used. The angle of the wedge is depending on the application 8 ° 07 'and 8 ° 34' degrees of angle . The necessary grooves in the components to be connected are milled . The forged cross wedge is driven into the grooves with a hammer .