TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

automatic ratio valve [1 record]

Record 1 1996-12-03

English

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

Valve which automatically limits the braking pressure transmitted to the front service-brake chambers and, consequently, limits the braking effort for the front brakes, depending on the braking pressure produced by the brake treadle valve.

French

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

Valve limitant automatiquement la pression de freinage transmise aux vases à diaphragme avant et, par conséquent, l'effort de freinage des freins avant, en fonction de la pression de freinage débitée par le robinet de freinage à pied.

Spanish

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

Válvula que reduce automáticamente la presión de freno que llega a las cámaras de diafragma del tren delantero y el consiguiente esfuerzo de frenado delantero en función de la presión proveniente de la válvula del freno de pie.

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: