Overgangstoestel

Overgangstoestel is a Dutch term that translates roughly to “transition device.” It refers to a device or assembly that enables a controlled change from one state, condition, or configuration to another. Transition devices are used to bridge incompatibilities, ease a handover between subsystems, or protect equipment and operators during changes in operation.

Applications vary across sectors. In electrical and electronic contexts, een overgangstoestel may be an adapter, converter, or soft-start circuit that allows devices with different voltages, connectors, or impedance requirements to operate together or to limit inrush currents. In mechanical engineering, it can denote a clutch, coupling, or gearbox component that allows a gradual change in speed or torque when shifting or joining two drives. In pipeline or civil engineering, a transition piece linking pipes of differing diameters or materials can also be described as a overgangstoestel.

Design and safety considerations include ensuring electrical isolation and insulation ratings, mechanical tolerances, environmental protection, and compliance with relevant national or international standards. Because the term is broad and context-dependent, its precise meaning is defined in specific field documentation rather than by a universal technical category.

See also: adapter, coupler, soft starter, transition piece, impedance matcher.