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FORCE FITTING [9 records]

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Record 1 2020-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lubrication Technology
CONT

The Zerk fitting … had a tapered nipple onto which the gun nozzle was slid and held sealed by the pressure of the operator pushing a pistol-grip gun handle to force out the grease.

OBS

Zerk fitting: from the name of its inventor Oscar Zerk.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tribologie
OBS

graisseur Zerk : du nom de l'inventeur Oscar Zerk.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Técnica de lubricación
CONT

[…] la entrada es provista de un engrasador Zerk […] Es una válvula de retención de bola, para el ingreso de grasa suministrada bajo presión por una pistola de engrase (engrasadora).

OBS

engrasador Zerk: del nombre de su inventor Oscar Zerk.

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Record 2 2016-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protective Clothing
OBS

A quantitative fit test provides a numeric assessment of how well a respirator fits a particular individual by measuring the amount of leakage into the respirator.

OBS

Quantitative fit testing uses a machine to measure the actual amount of leakage into the facepiece and does not rely upon your sense of taste, smell, or irritation in order to detect leakage. The respirators used during this type of fit testing will have a probe attached to the facepiece that will be connected to the machine by a hose.

OBS

quantitative fitting test; QNFT : term and abbreviation officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel(Trenton).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements de protection
DEF

Essai d'ajustement qui consiste à exposer l'utilisateur d'un appareil de protection respiratoire à une atmosphère contenant un agent d'essai et à mesurer quantitativement l'infiltration au moyen d'un système de détection.

OBS

essai d'ajustement quantitatif; EAQN : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton).

Spanish

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Record 3 2016-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protective Clothing
DEF

A pass/fail fitting test during which a person wearing a respirator is exposed to a test agent and uses their senses to detect any agent leakage.

OBS

Test agents may include irritant smoke or odorous vapour.

OBS

qualitative fitting test; QLFT : term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel(Trenton).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements de protection
DEF

Essai d'ajustement de type réussite ou échec qui consiste à exposer à un agent d'essai l'utilisateur d'un appareil respiratoire, qui se fie à ses sens pour le détecter.

OBS

Les agents d'essai peuvent comprendre de la fumée irritante ou des vapeurs odorantes.

OBS

essai d'ajustement qualitatif; EAQL : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton).

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-10-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
OBS

two mechanical bearings, one in the rod end and one in a fitting that extends from the opposite end of the housing, provide a means of attachment to an idler lever and bellcrank in the link force tab mechanism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques
OBS

le levier de renvoi agit par l'intermédiaire d'un jeu de bielles et guignols sur un levier solidaire de l'aileron interne. Le code de source complet est MEN-262, 1966, 2, 27-10-02, 1.

Spanish

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Record 5 2008-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Plastic Materials
  • Manufactured Products (Rubber)
DEF

The force required to pull a hose from its attachment. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

pull-off force; fitting pull-out force : terms standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Matières plastiques
  • Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
DEF

Force nécessaire pour arracher un tuyau de sa fixation. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

force d'arrachement; force d'arrachement du raccord : termes normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 6 1998-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
DEF

An orthopedic device that directs a posterior and/or vertical force to the mandible, through the attachment of a cup fitting over the chin to a headcap.

Key term(s)
  • chin cap

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
CONT

Coiffe et mentonnière, unies latéralement par des rubans élastiques, constituent la fronde; l'appareil est entièrement extra-buccal et permet de réduire les proglissements et prognathies mandibulaires.

Spanish

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Record 7 1993-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipbuilding Yards and Docks
  • Ship and Boat Parts
DEF

Resulting force at a block head fitting as calculated from the derrick assembly diagram of forces, when a load is held by the derrick.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chantiers maritimes
  • Parties des bateaux
DEF

Force résultante sur la ferrure de tête de la poulie, calculée à partir de l'épure des efforts de l'ensemble mâture quand une charge est soutenue par cette mâture.

Spanish

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Record 8 1993-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipbuilding Yards and Docks
  • Ship and Boat Parts
DEF

Resulting force at a block head fitting as calculated from the derrick assembly diagram of forces, when a load is held by the derrick.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chantiers maritimes
  • Parties des bateaux
DEF

Force résultante sur la ferrure de tête de la poulie, calculée à partir de l'épure des efforts de l'ensemble mâture quand une charge est soutenue par cette mâture.

Spanish

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Record 9 1993-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipbuilding Yards and Docks
  • Ship and Boat Parts
DEF

Resulting force at a block head fitting as calculated from the derrick assembly diagram of forces, when a load is held by the derrick.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chantiers maritimes
  • Parties des bateaux
DEF

Force résultante sur la ferrure de tête de la poulie, calculée à partir de l'épure des efforts de l'ensemble mâture quand une charge est soutenue par cette mâture.

Spanish

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