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SHAKING TABLE [2 records]

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Record 1 2010-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
  • Processing of Mineral Products
DEF

In concentration of finely crushed ores by gravity, a rectangular deck with longitudinal riffles [which] is shaken rapidly in a compounded to-and-fro motion by a vibrator, in such a way as to move the sands along, while they are exposed to the sweeping action of a stream of water flowing across the deck, which is tilted about its long axis.

CONT

Shaking tables are gravity concentration devices used to treat material too fine for jigging.

OBS

Depending on the particulate size of the material treated, shaking tables may be called "sand tables" or "slime tables".

OBS

shaking table: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
  • Préparation des produits miniers
DEF

Table de concentration dont le plateau est animé de secousses favorisant la ségrégation des minéraux denses et assurant la progression des solides de l'angle d'alimentation vers l'extrémité aval de la table.

OBS

Au cours de leur progression, les fragments de matériau sont soumis à l'action d'un courant d'eau transversal qui assure une séparation des constituants du matériau.

OBS

table à secousses : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Explotación de minerales (Metalurgia)
  • Preparación de los productos mineros
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Record 2 1994-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Winemaking
DEF

A special rack constructed of two heavy planks joined together which hinges along the upper edges and spread apart at the bottom like an A. The planks have numerous holes into which bottles of sparkling wine are placed neck down while the sediment is being worked onto the cork.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie vinicole
DEF

Meuble de cave constitué par deux plans inclinés percés de trous, dans lesquels on introduit le col des bouteilles, utilisé dans la fabrication du champagne, pour incliner les bouteilles, les mettre sur pointe et amener ainsi dans le goulot tout le dépôt laissé par la fermentation.

Spanish

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