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FRAS [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-05-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Financial Institutions
- Investment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- investment firm
1, record 1, English, investment%20firm
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any [firm] which provides investment services in certain instruments for third parties professional basis. 2, record 1, English, - investment%20firm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An investment firm [can] provide any of the [following] services : reception or transmission, on behalf of investors, or orders in relation to one or more of the instruments below. Execution of such orders other than for own account. Dealing in any of the instruments listed below for own account Managing portfolios of investments in accordance with mandates given by investors... Transferable securities. Units in collective investment undertakings. Money-market instruments. Financial-futures contracts... Forward interest-rate agreements(FRAs). Interest rate, currency and equity swaps... 3, record 1, English, - investment%20firm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Institutions financières
- Investissements et placements
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- entreprise d'investissement
1, record 1, French, entreprise%20d%27investissement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute personne morale qui exerce habituellement une profession ou une activité consistant à fournir à des tiers un service d'investissement à titre professionnel. 2, record 1, French, - entreprise%20d%27investissement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L'entreprise d'investissement] recouvre plusieurs statuts d'intermédiaires financiers assurant la gestion de portefeuille, le traitement et l'exécution des ordres, le placement, etc. 3, record 1, French, - entreprise%20d%27investissement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le nom entreprise d'investissement] est donné aux maisons de titres, aux sociétés de Bourse, aux entreprises d'investissement courtier, aux sociétés de gestion de fonds et de portefeuille. 4, record 1, French, - entreprise%20d%27investissement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Equipment and Plant (Metallurgy)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- temperature indicating crayon 1, record 2, English, temperature%20indicating%20crayon
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Tempilstik 1, record 2, English, Tempilstik
- temperature stick 1, record 2, English, temperature%20stick
- thermal element rod 1, record 2, English, thermal%20element%20rod
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tempilstiks’ : trade name for a type of temperature indicating crayon(FRAS) ;temperature stick(RTCA p. 409), thermal element rod(Film SNCF no 340, "Visiteurs des temps modernes"), temperature indicating crayon :(FRAS 75). 1, record 2, English, - temperature%20indicating%20crayon
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Équipement et matériels (Métallurgie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- crayon thermo-sensible
1, record 2, French, crayon%20thermo%2Dsensible
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Film SNCF no 340, "Visiteurs des temps modernes". 1, record 2, French, - crayon%20thermo%2Dsensible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
crayon thermo-sensible : Terme uniformisé par CN-AIR CANADA. 1, record 2, French, - crayon%20thermo%2Dsensible
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-12-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Metal Construction Techniques
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Alumilastic
1, record 3, English, Alumilastic
correct, trademark
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Alumilastic caulking 2, record 3, English, Alumilastic%20caulking
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the automotive and trucking industry when aluminum and steel parts come in contact on the outside of the body or the frame, the steel is e-coated and a layer of Alumilastic is slathered in between the two to keep the steel from rusting or oxidizing. 3, record 3, English, - Alumilastic
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The NFL [no field lubrification] bearing requires caulking at the backing ring - axle dust guard seat juncture after mounting, unless a fitted backing ring is used. The currently approved caulking compounds are Alumilastic C (PARR Inc.), Weatherban 202 (3M Company) ... 4, record 3, English, - Alumilastic
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FIST 36-13-060. Marque déposée d’une série de produits servant au calfeutrage(FRAS). 5, record 3, English, - Alumilastic
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Techniques de la construction métallique
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- produit de calfeutrage Alumilastic
1, record 3, French, produit%20de%20calfeutrage%20Alumilastic
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] un bon assemblage à l'épreuve des intempéries ne consiste pas seulement à jointer la face extérieure du dormant au revêtement extérieur avec un produit de calfeutrage et à remplir la cavité avec un isolant fibreux. L'assemblage mécanique de la fenêtre et de l'ouverture brute pratiquée dans le mur est également cruciale pour assurer le transfert adéquat des charges de vent à la structure. 2, record 3, French, - produit%20de%20calfeutrage%20Alumilastic
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Alumilastic
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-11-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Modern Construction Methods
- Construction Tools
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Ramset
1, record 4, English, Ramset
correct, see observation, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ramset 2, record 4, English, ramset
correct, see observation, noun
- ramset gun 3, record 4, English, ramset%20gun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ramset "Cobra" Powder Actuated Tool with 500 2-1/2" Pins and Loads, Price: $399.00 ... For putting 2 x 4’s to concrete and other uses. 4, record 4, English, - Ramset
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Do you know where you can get parts and nails, etc. for an old Ramset? 5, record 4, English, - Ramset
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ramset Concrete and Steel Fasteners-Ramset Fasteners’ Ltd Toronto(FRAS, 75). Trade Mark commonly used for a power gun. 6, record 4, English, - Ramset
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de construction modernes
- Outils (Construction)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pistolet à effet direct
1, record 4, French, pistolet%20%C3%A0%20effet%20direct
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pistolet d'ancrage Ramset 2, record 4, French, pistolet%20d%27ancrage%20Ramset
masculine noun
- pistolet d'ancrage 3, record 4, French, pistolet%20d%27ancrage
masculine noun
- pistolet à clous 4, record 4, French, pistolet%20%C3%A0%20clous
masculine noun
- fusil à ancrages 5, record 4, French, fusil%20%C3%A0%20ancrages
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pose [de fixations à cartouches explosives] s'effectue avec l'un ou l'autre de deux outils: 1) un pistolet à effet direct où les gaz d'explosion agissent directement sur la tête de la goupille pour la propulser hors du canon avec une très grande vitesse et une très haute énergie. 2) un outil à effet indirect agissant par l'intermédiaire d'un piston qui, sous l'action de la détonation, vient frapper la tête de la goupille. La force d'inertie du piston fait que l'éjection est moins violente. Les outils de ce type peuvent être actionnés soit par une détente, soit par un marteau. 6, record 4, French, - pistolet%20%C3%A0%20effet%20direct
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La compagnie canadienne reçoit un appui entier de la Powers Fasteners Inc. américaine qui est le plus grand fournisseur d'ancrages pour maçonnerie en Amérique du Nord, excédant les ventes de Hilti et Ramset. 7, record 4, French, - pistolet%20%C3%A0%20effet%20direct
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-03-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Police
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Tracing Unit 1, record 5, English, Tracing%20Unit
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
RCMP: Royal Canadian Mounted Police. 2, record 5, English, - Tracing%20Unit
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Part of Firearms Registration and Administration Section(FRAS). 1, record 5, English, - Tracing%20Unit
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Police
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Groupe du dépistage
1, record 5, French, Groupe%20du%20d%C3%A9pistage
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fait partie de Section de l'administration et de l'enregistrement des armes à feu (SAEAF). 1, record 5, French, - Groupe%20du%20d%C3%A9pistage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : GRC [Gendarmerie royale du Canada]. 1, record 5, French, - Groupe%20du%20d%C3%A9pistage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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