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REGULATING SCREW [3 records]

Record 1 2017-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveying Instruments
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
DEF

One of three or more adjusting screws for bringing an instrument or other object into level.

DEF

An adjusting screw used to bring an instrument into level.

Key term(s)
  • foot screw

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments d'arpentage
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
DEF

Ensemble de vis - 3 généralement - supportant un instrument et que l'on manœuvre pour mettre celui-ci en position d'observation sous le contrôle d'un niveau.

Spanish

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Record 2 1982-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Locks and Locksmithing
OBS

a screw controlling the speed in a hydraulic door-closer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Serrurerie
OBS

vis servant à régler la vitesse d'un ferme-porte hydraulique.

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metal Fasteners

French

Domaine(s)
  • Clouterie et visserie

Spanish

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