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SPANNER [2 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2020-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
DEF

An instrument with a C-shaped jaw used for tightening or loosening hose coupling.

CONT

Note that the spanner wrench has a pry end as well as an opening for use on gas shutoff valves.

CONT

Connections may be made by hand or with spanners (special tools that fit against the lugs) …

OBS

hose coupling spanner; hose coupling wrench: designations standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Mécanique)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
DEF

Clé de forme spéciale utilisée par les pompiers pour compléter le serrage des raccords à vis des tuyaux d'alimentation ou d'aspiration.

CONT

Les raccordements peuvent être effectués à la main ou au moyen d'une tricoise, outil spécial s'adaptant aux oreilles du raccord […]

CONT

Noter que la tricoise est dotée d'une extrémité permettant de faire levier et d'un orifice permettant de manœuvrer les robinets.

OBS

tricoise : désignation normalisée par l'ISO.

Key term(s)
  • clef tricoise
  • clef pour raccords de tuyaux
  • clef de raccord
  • clé de raccord

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Herramientas y equipo (Mecánica)
  • Tuberías y accesorios
  • Equipo de salvamento y lucha contra incendios
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Record 2 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
CONT

In the history of firearms, it is used principally to denote the instrument required to prepare for firing any discharge mechanism of the wheel lock type. In its simplest form, it consists of a handle terminating in a steel plate pierced with a square hole. This hole fits on the squared arbor of the wheel. When the handle is moved, the wheel rotates against the pull of the mainspring, until it is caught by the sear mechanism, and held until released by the trigger.

OBS

for "wheellock key" : wheellock key

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
CONT

La platine à rouet. [...] De nombreuses pièces forment ce que l'on appelle la platine; une roue dentée d'acier trempé qui avance dans le bassinet, un ressort puissant fixé à la roue pouvant se remonter grâce à une clé et une détente libérant la roue qui provoque une trainée d'étincelles en frottant contre des pyrites maintenues en place par le chien.

Spanish

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