Apple pectin is a type of soluble fiber sourced from apples. Available in dietary supplement form, it's used in alternative medicine for a number of health conditions. For example, some individuals use apple pectin to improve their digestive health and treat common digestive complaints.
Definition of 'idler shaft'. idler shaft. noun. a shaft carrying one or more gearwheels that idles between a driver shaft and a driven shaft, usually to reverse the direction of rotation or provide different spacing of gearwheels, esp in a gearbox. Useful links. Nearby words of 'idler shaft'.
Recently, for 2 or 3 years, Whirlpool tried using a new belt idler in many of their 29 inch (wide) dryers. After using the same very reliable roller type idler for many decades, I'm not sure why the change was made, but suspect a 'bean-counter' convinced someone that the change would save a bunch of money.