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Headiron

Headiron is an obscure, context-dependent term that does not have a single, universally accepted definition. It appears in technical literature as a compound noun formed from head and iron, with meanings that vary by field and historical period.

In mining and material handling, headiron is sometimes used to refer to a structural iron or steel

In metallurgy or ironworking, the term may appear in historical texts to describe an iron element located

Because headiron lacks a single, authoritative definition, researchers should consult field-specific glossaries, catalogs, or archival documents

See also: headframe, hoisting, pig iron, blast furnace.

component
at
the
head
of
a
hoisting
installation—for
example,
parts
of
the
upper
framework
that
support
the
drum,
sheaves,
or
ropes
of
a
headframe.
In
other
contexts
it
may
describe
a
plate,
beam,
or
fitting
located
at
the
leading
(head)
end
of
a
machine
or
assembly,
serving
load-bearing
or
alignment
roles.
The
exact
component
designated
as
“headiron”
is
not
standardized
and
can
differ
between
manufacturers
and
historical
practices.
at
the
“head”
of
a
tool,
mold,
or
casting;
again,
its
precise
meaning
is
variable
and
source-specific.
to
determine
its
intended
meaning
in
a
given
source.