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VERROU TOURNANT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Containers
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- twist lock
1, record 1, English, twist%20lock
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- twistlock 2, record 1, English, twistlock
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of four twistable, bayonet-type shear keys, inserted into each of the four corner fittings of a container used as part of a spreader to pick up a container or as part of a chassis to secure a container. 2, record 1, English, - twist%20lock
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The upper corner fitting holes into which fit the twist lock device of the beams used for lifting whilst the lower ones are designed to engage similar devices. 3, record 1, English, - twist%20lock
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- verrou tournant
1, record 1, French, verrou%20tournant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- verrou rotatif 2, record 1, French, verrou%20rotatif
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Verrou conique ellipsoïdal fixé aux angles d'un châssis routier, d'un wagon, d'une remorque, d'un palonnier, etc. qui s'engage dans les orifices des pièces de coins d'un conteneur et permet de la rendre solidaire du support ou du palonnier. 3, record 1, French, - verrou%20tournant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les 8 pièces de coin [permettent] la prise au levage par élingue traditionnel (crochet) ou par palonnier à verrou tournant automatiques [...] 4, record 1, French, - verrou%20tournant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
verrou tournant : terme uniformisé par le Canadien National. 5, record 1, French, - verrou%20tournant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1980-05-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Containers
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- swivelling bolt 1, record 2, English, swivelling%20bolt
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- verrou tournant 1, record 2, French, verrou%20tournant
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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