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are most commonly made of metal or plastic. The design of housing is specific to the item and its use. Housing may provide a number of functions.

Contamination control

Housing prevents the interior mechanism from being fouled by outside debris. Housings are sometimes made watertight, especially when the interior mechanisms contain electronics.

Containment

Housings are commonly used to protect gearboxes, where the housing also is responsible

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