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BRAKE VALVE [3 records]

Record 1 2017-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
  • Traction (Rail)
  • Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
DEF

[A] valve that controls the application and release of brakes in accordance with automatic brake valve handle manipulation.

OBS

It is the heart of the service portion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
  • Traction (Chemins de fer)
  • Freins (Composants mécaniques)
DEF

Valve que exécute les serrages et les desserrages du frein automatique.

OBS

C'est le cœur du module de commande de frein automatique.

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
DEF

[A] valve that is linked to the brake pedal and controls the primary air brake system.

OBS

[It] is located under the cab floor or on the fire wall.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Camionnage
DEF

Distributeur de freinage raccordé à la pédale de frein, dont le rôle est de commander le système de freinage pneumatique de service.

OBS

Cet appareil est situé soit sous le plancher, soit sur le tablier de la cabine.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
  • Transporte por camión
DEF

Válvula de freno conectada al pedal de freno que sirve para operar y controlar el sistema de frenos de aire.

OBS

Este aparato está debajo del piso o en la plataforma de la cabina.

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Record 3 1982-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Locks and Locksmithing
OBS

a hydraulic device closing the door slowly, as part of a door closer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Serrurerie
OBS

dans le ferme-porte, l'appareil hydraulique qui contrôle la vitesse de fermeture.

Spanish

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