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SERRAGE EXAGERE [2 records]

Record 1 2008-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
  • Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
CONT

Distorted bores can result from over-torquing. This damage can be avoided by using the torque-turn tightening method.

CONT

Under-torquing may result in loose bolts and retaining caps. Over-torquing may result in failed bolts or deformed caps and bores.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
CONT

Un serrage exagéré peut entraîner la déformation des alésages.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
CONT

Over torque will cause collet to freeze or bind on cable.

Key term(s)
  • overtorque

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
OBS

serrage exagéré : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9.

Spanish

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