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HEAD WRENCH [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-05-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hook wrench
1, record 1, English, hook%20wrench
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hook spanner 2, record 1, English, hook%20spanner
correct, Great Britain
- hook spanner wrench 3, record 1, English, hook%20spanner%20wrench
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wrench having a hook at the end(as for turning a bolt head or nut). 4, record 1, English, - hook%20wrench
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hook spanner wrench: This designation is repetitive as "spanner" and "wrench" refer to the same type of tool. Therefore, it should be avoided. 5, record 1, English, - hook%20wrench
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Outillage (Mécanique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- clé à crochet
1, record 1, French, cl%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20crochet
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- clé à ergot pour écrou à encoches 2, record 1, French, cl%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20ergot%20pour%20%C3%A9crou%20%C3%A0%20encoches
feminine noun
- clé à ergot 1, record 1, French, cl%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20ergot
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Mining Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- roof bolter
1, record 2, English, roof%20bolter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[One who] operates machine to install roof-support bolts in underground mine : Positions safety jack to support roof until bolts can be installed. Drives machine into position, inserts bit in drill chuck, and starts drill. Moves lever to advance bit into roof at specified distance from rib or adjacent bolt. Removes bit from chuck and replaces with bolt. Starts hydraulic action which forces bolt into hole. Starts rotation of chuck to turn bolt and open expansion head to exert pressure upon rock formation. Tests bolt for specified tension, using torque wrench. 2, record 2, English, - roof%20bolter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Exploitation minière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poseur de boulons dans le toit
1, record 2, French, poseur%20de%20boulons%20dans%20le%20toit
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- poseuse de boulons dans le toit 2, record 2, French, poseuse%20de%20boulons%20dans%20le%20toit
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Personne qui] conduit une machine qui installe les boulons d'étançonnement dans le toit des galeries des mines : Place les vérins de sécurité pour soutenir le toit jusqu'à l'installation des boulons. Met la machine en position, place le fleuret dans le mandrin et met la machine en marche. Manœuvre le levier pour faire pénétrer le fleuret dans le roc du toit, à une certaine distance de l'étançon ou du boulon voisin. Retire le fleuret du mandrin et met un boulon dans le mandrin. Déclenche la poussée hydraulique qui force le boulon à entrer dans le trou creusé par le fleuret. Met en marche le mouvement rotatif du mandrin pour visser le boulon et ouvrir la tête à expansion qui fera pression dans le roc. Vérifie la tension de boulons à l'aide d'une clef dynamométrique. 3, record 2, French, - poseur%20de%20boulons%20dans%20le%20toit
Record 2, Key term(s)
- boulonneur dans le toit
- boulonneuse dans le toit
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-07-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Small Electric Tools
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- flare nut wrench
1, record 3, English, flare%20nut%20wrench
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- flare wrench 2, record 3, English, flare%20wrench
correct, officially approved
- tubing wrench 2, record 3, English, tubing%20wrench
correct, officially approved
- flare-nut wrench 3, record 3, English, flare%2Dnut%20wrench
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The purpose of the flare-nut wrench is to remove automotive soft metal flare nuts. The shape of the head insures an excellent fit on the nut,(about 270 degrees around). 4, record 3, English, - flare%20nut%20wrench
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flare nut wrench; flare wrench; tubing wrench; flare-nut wrench: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 3, English, - flare%20nut%20wrench
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Petit outillage électrique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- clé polygonale à têtes fendues
1, record 3, French, cl%C3%A9%20polygonale%20%C3%A0%20t%C3%AAtes%20fendues
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clé polygonale à têtes fendues : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 3, French, - cl%C3%A9%20polygonale%20%C3%A0%20t%C3%AAtes%20fendues
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-05-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fire Safety
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- head wrench
1, record 4, English, head%20wrench
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
head wrench : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick). 2, record 4, English, - head%20wrench
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité incendie
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- clé pour tête d'extincteur
1, record 4, French, cl%C3%A9%20pour%20t%C3%AAte%20d%27extincteur
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clé pour tête d'extincteur : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 4, French, - cl%C3%A9%20pour%20t%C3%AAte%20d%27extincteur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- box wrench
1, record 5, English, box%20wrench
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- box spanner 2, record 5, English, box%20spanner
correct, Great Britain
- closed wrench 2, record 5, English, closed%20wrench
correct
- box end wrench 3, record 5, English, box%20end%20wrench
correct, officially approved
- ring spanner 4, record 5, English, ring%20spanner
correct, Great Britain
- box end fastener 5, record 5, English, box%20end%20fastener
- closed end wrench 6, record 5, English, closed%20end%20wrench
- closed end spanner 6, record 5, English, closed%20end%20spanner
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A wrench that] uses a socket to fit down over the bolt head or nut. The closed shape helps prevent slipping. 7, record 5, English, - box%20wrench
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The wrench is stronger and fits better than the open end wrench, but it must be engaged from above and positioned to fit. 7, record 5, English, - box%20wrench
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
box wrench; box end wrench: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 6, record 5, English, - box%20wrench
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- clé polygonale
1, record 5, French, cl%C3%A9%20polygonale
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- clé fermée 2, record 5, French, cl%C3%A9%20ferm%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clé formée de deux couronnes présentant 12 crans intérieurs et réunies par un manche relativement long par rapport à celui des autres clés. 3, record 5, French, - cl%C3%A9%20polygonale
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clé polygonale; clé fermée : termes uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 5, French, - cl%C3%A9%20polygonale
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
clé polygonale; clé fermée : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 5, French, - cl%C3%A9%20polygonale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-05-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Metal Fasteners
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- machine bolt
1, record 6, English, machine%20bolt
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal rod with ausu square or hexagonal wrench head at one end and threads at the other that is commonly available in a size rouge of from 1/4 inch to 3 inches in diameter. 2, record 6, English, - machine%20bolt
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Clouterie et visserie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- boulon mécanique
1, record 6, French, boulon%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- boulon rectifié 2, record 6, French, boulon%20rectifi%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boulon comportant une tête conventionnelle (carrée, hexagonale ou fraisée) et conçu pour un usage général en machinerie ou pour différents types de construction. 3, record 6, French, - boulon%20m%C3%A9canique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos de empalme (Componentes mecánicos)
- Clavos y tornillos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- perno de máquina
1, record 6, Spanish, perno%20de%20m%C3%A1quina
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- bulón 1, record 6, Spanish, bul%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-02-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Boring and Drilling (Mines)
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hooks
1, record 7, English, hooks
correct, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pipe-laying tongs named for the shape of the pipe-gripping head of the scissor-like wrench. 1, record 7, English, - hooks
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sondage et forage miniers
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pinces
1, record 7, French, pinces
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-11-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- deflecting beam torque wrench
1, record 8, English, deflecting%20beam%20torque%20wrench
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- direct reading torque wrench 2, record 8, English, direct%20reading%20torque%20wrench
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are times when, for engineering reasons, a definite force must be applied to a nut or bolt head. In such cases a torque wrench must be used. For example, equal force must be applied to all the head bolts of an engine.... The three most commonly used torque wrenches are the Deflecting Beam, Dial indicating, and Micrometer Setting types.... When using the Deflecting Beam and The Dial indicating torque wrenches, the torque is read visually on a dial or scale mounted on the handle of the wrench. 3, record 8, English, - deflecting%20beam%20torque%20wrench
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- clé dynamométrique à lecture directe
1, record 8, French, cl%C3%A9%20dynamom%C3%A9trique%20%C3%A0%20lecture%20directe
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- clef dynamométrique à lecture directe 2, record 8, French, clef%20dynamom%C3%A9trique%20%C3%A0%20lecture%20directe
correct, feminine noun
- clé dynamométrique à aiguille 3, record 8, French, cl%C3%A9%20dynamom%C3%A9trique%20%C3%A0%20aiguille
feminine noun
- clef dynamométrique à aiguille 2, record 8, French, clef%20dynamom%C3%A9trique%20%C3%A0%20aiguille
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clé dynamométrique munie d'un dispositif que rend la mesure du couple indépendante de la force appliquée sur le manche de la clé, permettant de procéder au serrage de l'écrou par un effort progressif et de lire sur la réglette graduée le couple désiré (indiqué par l'aiguille); on l'utilise principalement pour vérifier la valeur des couples de serrage. 3, record 8, French, - cl%C3%A9%20dynamom%C3%A9trique%20%C3%A0%20lecture%20directe
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-06-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- driving square
1, record 9, English, driving%20square
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- square drive 2, record 9, English, square%20drive
- square lug 3, record 9, English, square%20lug
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A socket wrench is made of two parts :(1) The socket, which is placed over the top of a nut or bolthead, and(2) a handle, which is attached to the socket.... Socket wrench handles have a square lug on one end that fits into a square recess in the socket head. 3, record 9, English, - driving%20square
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
This chuck holds any bits including the square drive for head screws. 4, record 9, English, - driving%20square
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- carré d'entraînement
1, record 9, French, carr%C3%A9%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- carré conducteur 2, record 9, French, carr%C3%A9%20conducteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carré d'entraînement : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 9, French, - carr%C3%A9%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
carré d'entraînement : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 3, record 9, French, - carr%C3%A9%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«square drive socket for hexagon insert bits» : [in French :] «douille machine à carré conducteur femelle pour embout 6 pans mâle»; «square drive socket wrench» : «douille à carré conducteur». 4, record 9, French, - carr%C3%A9%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Douilles série «junior» avec carré conducteur 3/8 = 9,53 mm. La série «Junior» réalisé l'outillage de clés à douilles [...] pour tous les problèmes de serrage moyen. 5, record 9, French, - carr%C3%A9%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1990-09-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Metal Fasteners
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- socket-head screw
1, record 10, English, socket%2Dhead%20screw
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- socket head screw 2, record 10, English, socket%20head%20screw
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A screw fastener with a geometric recess in the head into which an appropriate wrench is inserted for driving and turning, with consequent improved nontamperability. 1, record 10, English, - socket%2Dhead%20screw
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A screw having a recess or socket to fit a wrench for turning rather than a slot or external hexagonal or square shape. 2, record 10, English, - socket%2Dhead%20screw
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Clouterie et visserie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- vis à pans creux
1, record 10, French, vis%20%C3%A0%20pans%20creux
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pan : face d'un objet, d'un corps polyédrique : pans d'un écrou. 2, record 10, French, - vis%20%C3%A0%20pans%20creux
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Vis à tête fraisée à 6 pans creux (...) Hexagon socket contersunk head screws. 3, record 10, French, - vis%20%C3%A0%20pans%20creux
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ce type de vis comporte le plus souvent six pans creux. 1, record 10, French, - vis%20%C3%A0%20pans%20creux
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- female back inlet 1, record 11, English, female%20back%20inlet
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vandal-proof wall type 4" diameter shower head with perforated face-1/2" female back inlet.(Face removable with hexagon end wrench). 1, record 11, English, - female%20back%20inlet
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- entrée d'eau arrière à filets femelles 1, record 11, French, entr%C3%A9e%20d%27eau%20arri%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20filets%20femelles
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pomme de douche murale 4" dia. à l'épreuve des vandales avec plaque criblée - entrée d'eau arrière à filets femelles 1/2". (La plaque s'enlève à l'aide d'une clef hexagonale). 1, record 11, French, - entr%C3%A9e%20d%27eau%20arri%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20filets%20femelles
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- wall type shower head 1, record 12, English, wall%20type%20shower%20head
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vandal-proof wall type 4" diameter shower head with perforated face-1/2" female back inlet.(Face removable with hexagon end wrench). 1, record 12, English, - wall%20type%20shower%20head
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- pomme de douche murale 1, record 12, French, pomme%20de%20douche%20murale
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pomme de douche murale 4" dia. à l'épreuve des vandales avec plaque criblée - entrée d'eau arrière à filets femelles 1/2". (La plaque s'enlève à l'aide d'une clef hexagonale). 1, record 12, French, - pomme%20de%20douche%20murale
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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