Top mounted surface of a cabinet, which is usually ceramic tile or synthetic marble or non-laminated plastic, depending on usage and cost. Certain countertops are more durable than others.
Countertorque
Braking a motor by the development of torque opposition to the direction of rotation through the reversal of power to the motor.
Counterweight
Weight equal to another; a counter balance.
Counterweighting
Counterweighting is a method of offsetting opposing forces to increase tool balance and reduce tool vibration.
Coupler
Coupler, threaded
Coupling
A type of fitting with two female ends that receive the smaller ends of piping or tubing, making a connection. A mechanical device or part for joining parts together to make a joint. A type of fitting used to join plumbing pipes.
Coupling, bandage type
Wrap-around clamp consisting of an elastomer seal to encircle the pipe and a long split metal sleeve to fit around the elastomer, which is then tightened with band clamps, providing strength and repair.
Coupon
Sampling of material, which was involved in destructive testing as specified by ASTM, covering such types of testing as tensile testing, such as the dimensions of the sample used as a coupon.
