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Record 1 - external organization data 2003-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
  • Security Devices
  • Protection of Life
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

... an open-coil helical spring that offers resistance to a compressive force applied axially.

CONT

Compression springs. ... These springs are manufactured in cylindrical, conical, concave (hourglass), convex (barrel) or any shape to suit your application and are typically made with round wire. Closed ends are preferable because they allow a greater degree of squareness and prevent tangling. Grinding the ends permits greater squareness control and inhibits buckling.

CONT

The source capsule assembly is contained in the larger tube at the junction of the two diameters by a compression spring and a 3/8" shaft which terminates in a locking cap.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Nous usinons des ressorts de compression à partir de fil de fer ou de barres de 0,2 mm à 18,0 mm de diamètre [...] Nous sommes équipés pour façonner les formes suivantes de ressorts : cylindriques, coniques, coniques dédoublées, taillées, formes de tonneaux et de cheminées (ressorts pour magasin).

CONT

Au point de jonction des deux tubes, la source est maintenue dans le tube ayant le plus grand diamètre au moyen d'un ressort compressible et d'une tige de 3/8 pouces qui se termine en bouchon d'arrêt.

Spanish

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