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Record 1 1982-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Cables
OBS

A number of simple strands twisted together so that each simple strand, with the exception of the centre one, has a helical form of predetermined lay ratio. When the number of simple strands exceeds four they are arranged in concentric layers. Alternate layers are usually laid in opposite directions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Câbles électriques
OBS

Un certain nombre de torons simples toronnés ensemble de telle sorte que chacun d'eux, à l'exception du toron central, ait une forme en spirale d'un pas déterminé. Lorsque le nombre de torons simples est supérieur à quatre, ils sont disposés en couches concentriques. Les couches sont alternativement posées en sens contraire.

Spanish

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