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BRAS RETENUE [3 records]

Record 1 2017-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
  • Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
OBS

(spring frog).

OBS

hold-down horn: term officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
  • Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
OBS

(cœur à patte mobile).

OBS

bras de retenue : terme uniformisé par CP Rail.

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
  • Launchers (Astronautics)
CONT

The command/service module was created for hold-down arm and umbilical tests at the Kennedy Space Center, and was later used as part of a backup system for Apollo 6.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
  • Lanceurs (Astronautique)

Spanish

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Record 3 1982-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Locks and Locksmithing
OBS

of a hydraulic door closer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Serrurerie
OBS

bras de retenue d'un ferme-porte hydraulique.

Spanish

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