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CHAIN MARKS [2 records]

Record 1 2005-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Properties of Paper
  • Paper Manufacturing Processes
DEF

Ridges or furrows running parallel to the sheet direction and of a relatively constant width.

OBS

[Rope or chain marks occur] where a soft spot in the roll is present with a hard spot beside it.

Key term(s)
  • rope marks
  • chain marks

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propriétés des papiers
  • Fabrication du papier
DEF

Zone relativement étroite, orientée en direction machine et présente tout autour du rouleau où le papier, plus mince qu'aux endroits adjacents, est plissé.

OBS

[Le cordon ou marque de chaîne] se produit lorsqu'une bande molle côtoie une partie dure du rouleau.

Key term(s)
  • cordons
  • marques de chaîne

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paper Manufacturing Processes
DEF

Widely spaced lines in laid paper.

Key term(s)
  • chain line
  • chain mark

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fabrication du papier
DEF

Lignes parallèles espacées entrecoupant les vergeures dans l'épaisseur d'un papier vergé.

Key term(s)
  • pontuseau
  • chaînette

Spanish

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