ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Sector slipping

Sector slipping is when you try to turn something like a toy car or a wheel and it starts to slide or slip instead of moving in the direction you want it to go. Just like when you try to walk on a slippery surface like ice and you slide around because your feet can't grip the surface properly.

In industries that use machines, there are different parts that need to work together smoothly to get things done. There are small parts inside machines called sector gears that help control the direction of movement. When these sector gears become worn out or damaged, they may start slipping and not grip onto other parts of the machine properly.

This can cause the machine to slow down, not work at all, or produce faulty products. So, when a machine is improperly maintained, it can cause sector slipping and disrupt production. It's important to regularly check and replace worn out parts in machines to prevent sector slipping and ensure smooth functioning of the machine.