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Record 1 2024-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
  • Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
CONT

The basic element for the knitting machine classification is the needle bed. The needle bed is the main part of a knitting machine and provides the platform for the movement of needles. It has cuts or grooves that provide the direction of movement to the knitting needles. This direction may be up and down or to and fro but could not be the lateral movement. The machine may be called single-bed or double-bed knitting machine on the basis of the number of needle beds. The single-bed knitting machine is also called the single-jersey knitting machine and the double-bed knitting machine is called the double-jersey knitting machine.

OBS

double jersey: [A fabric that] has two identical sides because loop formation occurs on both sides of the fabric.

Key term(s)
  • double bed knitting machine
  • double jersey knitting machine

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
  • Tricot et tissus extensibles
CONT

La machine à tricoter à double fonture est utilisée pour tricoter des pièces de tricot à deux faces. Elle est équipée de deux ensembles d'aiguilles, qui se déplacent simultanément pour tricoter les deux faces de la pièce. Les machines à double fonture sont idéales pour la fabrication de vêtements réversibles, de couvertures et d'autres pièces de tricot où les deux faces doivent avoir un aspect uniforme.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
OBS

Two main types of sample splitter are in common use, known as calibrated lead devices, and dividing valves. Most of these are based upon the principle that the head of the capillary column constitutes only a small proportion of the total outlet from the sample injection block. As the carrier gas enters the block it carries a small amount of the sample into the capillary column while the remainder is vented away through a larger opening. This can be done by having the capillary column held at the axis of a circular hole in the injection block, or by having it forming a narrow arm of a T-or Y-piece at the column head. In either case the amount going into the capillary column can often be further regulated by means of a tapered needle control.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique

Spanish

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Record 3 2010-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Navigation Instruments
DEF

An aircraft instrument that senses roll and yaw movement about the lateral and longitudinal axis.

CONT

The turn coordinator is really two instruments. The gyro portion shows the aircraft’s rate of turn--how fast it’s changing direction. A ball in a tube called the "inclinometer" or "slip/skid indicator" shows the quality of the turn--whether the turn is "coordinated."

OBS

The turn coordinator is similar to the turn(-) and(-) slip indicator. It is found in more modern aircraft. The main difference is in the presentation of the turn. A miniature airplane is used to show the bank instead of a needle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Instruments de navigation
CONT

Plusieurs avions modernes sont équipés d'un coordonnateur de virage. Cet instrument remplace l'indicateur de virage et d'inclinaison latérale. Il fonctionne sur le même principe, mais certaines particularités de construction lui permettent de réagir non seulement au lacet mais aussi au roulis. Plutôt que de tourner autour de son axe horizontal, comme le fait l'indicateur de virage et d'inclinaison latérale, le gyroscope est incliné d'environ 35 degrés. Ainsi, lors d'un mouvement autour des axes de roulis et de lacet, la précession fait rouler légèrement le mécanisme du gyroscope. Le cardan est relié à un avion miniature sur la face de l'instrument. Le petit avion s'incline pour indiquer au pilote les taux de roulis et de lacet.[...] La bille donne les mêmes indications que celles de l'indicateur de virage et d'inclinaison latérale.

OBS

coordonnateur de virage : terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau de la traduction du Canada.

Spanish

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Record 4 2006-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Synthetic Fabrics
CONT

The main production lines are the fiberglass needle felt filter material production line, the fiberglass textured filter fabric production line, the fiberglass sewing yarn production line, filter bag production line, high temperature filter fabric production line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques

Spanish

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Record 5 2001-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Navigation Instruments
DEF

[A flight instrument that] shows the rate and direction of a turn. It tells the pilot if he is performing a coordinated turn using all his controls most efficiently.

CONT

Turn and slip indicator. The instrument is composed of two components. The turn needle is an electrically driven gyroscope which indicates the rate of turn. The marks (often called the doghouse) on either side of center represents a bank angle of 15 degrees. ... The glass level containing the black ball is called the inclinometer. It provides the pilot with a measure of the turn quality. During both straight and level flight and during turns the ball should stay centered. The turn and slip indicator acts as a partial backup to the attitude indicator in that it shows rate of turn.

OBS

This type of instrument is usually found in older aircraft.... The turn coordinator is similar to the turn and slip indicator. Is is found in more modern aircraft. The main difference is in the presentation of the turn. A miniature airplane is used to show the bank instead of a needle.

OBS

The turn and bank indicator ... a similiar instrument is the turn and slip indicator. This instrument will have a needle instead of a symbolic airplane, and will react to turns only, and not to bank.

OBS

turn and slip indicator: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Instruments de navigation
DEF

bille-aiguille : Instrument électrique indiquant si l'avion est en virage à gauche ou à droite. Le bas de l'instrument est équipé d'une bille qui évolue dans un liquide amortisseur; celle-ci permet de contrôler l'absence de «dérapage» de l'avion durant un virage. Aux limites, un fort dérapage sous facteur de charge peut entraîner un décrochage. La coordination s'obtient en agissant avec les pieds sur les palonniers.

CONT

L'indicateur de virage. Il est composé de deux éléments indépendants; une bille et une aiguille, d'où son autre appellation : bille-aiguille. La bille renseigne sur la symétrie du vol. L'aiguille renseigne sur le sens du virage.

OBS

indicateur de virage et de dérapage; indicateur bille-aiguille : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

OBS

indicateur de virage et de dérapage : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
  • Instrumentos de navegación
DEF

Instrumento que combina las funciones de indicador de giro e indicador de deslizamiento.

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Record 6 2000-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lace and Lacework (Textiles)
CONT

Battenberg lace, a revitalized form of the tape laces of the late 16th century gained popularity in the latter part of the 19th century and has been the mainstay of lacemaking ever since. The name is particularly American and has come to encompass every type of lace where the overall design is made from pre-fabricated tape. The essential element of the technique is the pre-made tape which outlines and follows the main lines of the design. The voids left are then filled with any variety of needle lace stitches using only a needle and thread.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentelles, tulles et guipures (Textiles)
CONT

La dentelle Renaissance. Elle s'obtient en exécutant des variantes du point de feston entre des galons (ou des lacets) faufilés sur un fond que l'on détache, une fois l'ouvrage terminé.

OBS

Variétés de dentelle à l'aiguille : point coupé, point de Venise, point Renaissance, point d'Alençon.

Spanish

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Record 7 1994-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
DEF

Needle controlled by vertical needle for selecting main needle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)
DEF

Aiguille commandée par l'aiguillette d'appareil pour la sélection de l'aiguille principale.

Spanish

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Record 8 1994-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
DEF

Element controlled by the main needle and which is attached to a heald with a harness cord.

OBS

Main hook (Jacquard machine).

Key term(s)
  • Jacquard head hook
  • hook of Jacquard machine

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)
DEF

Élément commandé par l'aiguille principale et attaché à une lisse au moyen d'une ficelle d'arcade.

OBS

crochet (mécanique Jacquard).

Spanish

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Record 9 1994-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
DEF

Needle for selecting the main hook.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)
DEF

Aiguille pour la sélection du crochet.

Spanish

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