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SOFT END [3 records]

Record 1 2008-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Plastic Materials
  • Manufactured Products (Rubber)
DEF

A hose end in which the rigid reinforcement of the body, usually wire, is omitted. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

soft end: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Matières plastiques
  • Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
DEF

Extrémité de tuyau où l'élément de renfort rigide du corps, habituellement du fil métallique, a été omis. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

extrémité souple : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2005-05-10

English

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

Softness due to web thickness variation.

OBS

[The area] will feel soft compared to adjacent area. [Soft end] could be a relative condition, where other end is too hard.

French

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

[Mollesse du bord causée] par une variation d'épaisseur de la feuille.

OBS

L'endroit est mou relativement aux zones adjacentes. [Le bord mou] peut être une condition relative et indiquer que l'autre extrémité est trop dure.

Spanish

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Record 3 2000-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paper Manufacturing Processes
DEF

A paper roll defect caused by paper thickness and weight variations at the edge of a sheet, resulting in a spongy-like winding at the ends of the roll.

Key term(s)
  • soft edge roll

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fabrication du papier
DEF

Bord d'un rouleau de papier de faible dureté.

OBS

Un bobinage lâche ou une variation d'épaisseur du papier dans le sens travers cause ce défaut.

Key term(s)
  • rouleau à bord mou

Spanish

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