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LUBRICATION SYSTEM [18 records]

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Record 1 2017-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
  • Climate-Control Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

The engine lubrication system serves two purposes : it reduces metal-to-metal friction and wear between rotating parts, and it carries excess heat away from the engine.

OBS

lubrication system : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Système de conditionnement de l'air (Véhicules automobiles)
CONT

Le système de lubrification a pour but d'interposer entre les surfaces métalliques une couche d'un corps qui, par sa nature, diminue considérablement le frottement et évacue la chaleur dégagée.

OBS

système de lubrification : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

A component, located near the oil pump, that removes abrasive particles from the motor oil by a straining process as the oil circulates through the lubrication system.

OBS

oil filter: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Capacité, fixée sur le carter du moteur, contenant un élément filtrant chargé de nettoyer l'huile destinée au graissage du moteur.

OBS

filtre à huile : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Motores (Vehículos automotores)
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Record 3 2012-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
CONT

In the fatliquoring process, which is the most common method of lubrication, the leathers are treated with emulsions of lubricating oil in a water system. Under the conditions of the fatliquor the emulsion is deposited in the leather with the absorption of the oil on the fibers of the skin.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
DEF

Opération de nourriture réalisée sur cuir ou pelleterie humide au moyen d'émulsions, de dispersions ou de solutions le plus généralement aqueuses. [Définition normalisée par l’AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.]

OBS

nourriture en bain : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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Record 4 2012-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Black Products (Petroleum)
CONT

A universal lithium grease suitable for all anti-friction and plain bearings where a... grease with tacky additive is required.... The extreme pressure(EP) properties give protection where heavy or shock loading occurs, providing excellent lubrication over a wide range of operations and temperatures. Highly resistant to water and good corrosion protection to protect the grease system and bearings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Produits noirs (Pétrole)
CONT

La graisse universelle au lithium [...] constitue un lubrifiant polyvalent de première classe. À base de lithium, ce produit assure une lubrification des pièces en mouvement, dans les domaines de l’industrie et de l’artisanat. Il est particulièrement résistant à l’humidité et la pression, et lubrifie les pièces afin de les protéger contre le frottement, l’usure et la corrosion.

Spanish

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Record 5 2008-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

The engine oil system performs several important functions, including :lubrication of the engine's moving parts; cooling of the engine by reducing friction; removing heat from the cylinders; providing a seal between the cylinder walls and pistons; carrying away contaminants.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
CONT

Dans ces applications, le moteur incorpore un circuit d'huile spécial permettant le vol sur le dos.

OBS

circuit d'huile : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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Record 6 2007-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Launchers (Astronautics)
OBS

The hydraulic system is based on the open cycle ("lost oil") principle.

PHR

Lost-oil lubrication system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Lanceurs (Astronautique)
OBS

Le système hydraulique est à «huile perdue».

PHR

Lubrification à huile perdue.

Spanish

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Record 7 2005-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
  • Motors (Machinery)
  • Diesel Motors
CONT

Most spark ignited two stroke engines used crankcase scavenging, where the crankcase is used to draw in and compress fresh mixture, which is then forced through transfer ports into the cylinder... The simplicity of the system is ideal for low cost engines, but traditional lubrication cannot be used and oil must be added to the fuel to lubricate bearings and cylinder walls.

Key term(s)
  • crankcase scavenge

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Moteurs mécaniques
  • Moteurs diesel
DEF

Méthode de balayage dans laquelle la charge fraîche est introduite et comprimée dans chaque carter de manivelle, par l'action du piston moteur correspondant.

Spanish

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Record 8 2001-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lubrication Technology
  • Black Products (Petroleum)
DEF

A lubrication system which uses a pump to force oil to surfaces of moving parts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tribologie
  • Produits noirs (Pétrole)
CONT

Les machines plus importantes (moteurs thermiques, machines-outils, turbines, etc.) sont équipées d'un dispositif de graissage automatique, fonctionnant selon divers procédés (par barbotage, écoulement continu, pulvérisation d'un brouillard d'huile, entraînement par vapeur, graissage centrifuge, sous pression, etc.) dans lequel le lubrifiant est généralement recyclé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Técnica de lubricación
  • Productos negros (Petróleo)
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Record 9 2000-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing Techniques and Stitching
CONT

Zigzag lockstitch sewing machine... available to sew various kinds of patterns zigzag stitch and attractive trade marks with different thick and thin materials. Its mainly features are double thread lockstitch, perfect lubrication system, never dust your garments... The machine is mainly used in embroidery, zigzag and straight sewing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques d'exécution et points de couture

Spanish

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Record 10 2000-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lubrication Technology
DEF

A system of pick-up lubrication in which a rapidly moving part dipping into the oil flings the oil on to other parts which are not themselves immersed.

OBS

Pick-up lubrication: Lubrication by immersion, i.e. closed-circuit lubrication effected by the movement of a part in an oil bath.

OBS

splash lubrication: term officialized by the Aeronautical Term Standardization Committee (ATSC) - Helicopters.

Key term(s)
  • oil splash lubrication
  • splash oiling

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tribologie
DEF

Système de barbotage dans lequel un organe en mouvement rapide trempe dans l'huile et projette celle-ci sur les autres organes à graisser qui n'y trempent pas.

OBS

lubrification par barbotage : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères.

Spanish

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Record 11 1993-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

Oil flow to the cylinder heads is governed by a fixed-orifice system, which allows plenty of lubrication on startup for the valve train and cam-drive chain tensioners while providing high-rpm lubrication flow.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)

Spanish

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Record 12 1993-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

Oil flow... is governed by a fixed-orifice system, which allows plenty of lubrication on startup for the valve train and cam-drive chain tensioners while providing high-rpm lubrication flow.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)

Spanish

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Record 13 1993-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

Oil flow to the cylinder heads is governed by a fixed-orifice system, which allows plenty of lubrication on startup for the valve train and cam-drive chain tensioners while providing high-rpm lubrication flow.

DEF

To regulate the speed... by means of a governor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Rendre régulier (...)

CONT

(..) régulariser le fonctionnement d'une machine.

Spanish

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Record 14 1991-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

"Imagine a world where cars have... ceramic engines that need almost no cooling system or lubrication... If not ceramic engines, then at least ceramic engine parts. "(The Toronto Star, 24 février 1985, Fl)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Moteur d'avant-garde dans lequel certains organes (pistons, cylindres) sont constitués de céramique afin de réduire les effets de la chaleur. Ces moteurs ne nécessitent pas de refroidissement par eau.

Spanish

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Record 15 1987-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Injections, Tubing and Transfusions (Medicine)
CONT

Advanced new B-D lubrication system results in substantially more lubricant adhering to the needle after stopper puncture. Result, smoother puncture, easier injection.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Injections, tubages et transfusions (Médecine)
CONT

Grâce au nouveau système de lubrification perfectionné B-D, il adhère nettement plus de lubrifiant à l'aiguille après la ponction du bouchon de la fiole. Résultat: une injection plus douce et plus facile.

OBS

Termes relevés sur la fiche technique du B-D de 3 cc, fabriqué par Becton-Dickinson Canada Inc.

Spanish

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Record 16 1987-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Systems
CONT

The oil sequencing switch is located in the oil pressure line outboard of the oil tank on the APU left side. This switch ensures that the APU lubrication system is operating before the unit is ignited. It also ensures that the unit has gained sufficient speed to provide adequate airflow before delivering regulated fuel to the combustion chamber. Major components are : a diaphragm, an actuating arm, and a dual-purpose switch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circuits des aéronefs
OBS

contacteur de sécurité lubrification : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9.

Spanish

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Record 17 1981-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
  • Mechanical Components
OBS

To accommodate the high rotational speed of 3560r/min, an oil bath lubrication system was chosen, incorporating an oil flinger for maximum efficiency.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
  • Composants mécaniques
OBS

Compte tenu de la vitesse de 3560 tr/min, la lubrification est assurée par un bain avec disque de remontée d'huile.

Spanish

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Record 18 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

The rotor head has a continuous lubrication system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
CONT

La tête de rotor est dotée d'un système autonome de lubrification.

OBS

(hélicoptère).

Spanish

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