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ROLLER CHAIN [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- roller chain
1, record 1, English, roller%20chain
correct, see observation, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A transmission chain in which each link is made of side bars linked by transverse pins on which rollers are placed. 2, record 1, English, - roller%20chain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In French, the term "chaîne à galets" refers only to chains with rollers larger than their side bars, whereas in English, the term "roller chain" refers to both chains with rollers smaller than their side bars and chains with rollers larger than their side bars. 2, record 1, English, - roller%20chain
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chaîne à galets
1, record 1, French, cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20galets
correct, see observation, feminine noun, specific, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaîne de transmission dont les chaînons sont faits de plaques latérales reliées par des axes sur lesquels sont montés des galets dont le diamètre est supérieur à la hauteur des plaques. 2, record 1, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20galets
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En français, on utilise le terme «chaîne à galets» lorsque le diamètre des pièces cylindriques montées sur les axes des chaînons est supérieur à la hauteur des plaques latérales, alors qu'en anglais, le terme «roller chain» désigne à la fois les chaînes de ce type et les chaînes dont le diamètre des pièces cylindriques est inférieur à la hauteur des plaques latérales. 2, record 1, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20galets
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chaîne à galets : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 1, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20galets
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- roller chain
1, record 2, English, roller%20chain
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A transmission chain in which each link is made of side bars linked by transverse pins on which rollers are placed. 2, record 2, English, - roller%20chain
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chaîne à rouleaux
1, record 2, French, cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20rouleaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaîne de transmission dont les chaînons sont faits de plaques latérales reliées par des axes sur lesquels sont montés des rouleaux. 2, record 2, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20rouleaux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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