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SEAL RING [19 records]

Record 1 2026-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Couplings (Mechanical Components)
  • Small Arms
DEF

A sharp-edged ring mounted on the piston head of a gas-operated firearm that makes a close seal between the piston and the gas cylinder wall.

OBS

The piston ring reduces the accumulation of carbon in the cylinder.

OBS

piston ring: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Bague à bords acérés encerclant la tête du piston d'une arme à feu à emprunt de gaz et assurant l'étanchéité entre le piston et la paroi du cylindre à gaz.

OBS

Le segment de piston réduit l'accumulation de carbone dans le cylindre à gaz.

OBS

segment de piston : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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Record 2 2023-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Couplings (Mechanical Components)
  • Weapon Systems (Land Forces)
  • Armour
DEF

The seal located between the hull turret ring mounting and the turret flange, that is designed to prevent water and [chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear] agents from entering the vehicle via this avenue.

OBS

turret ring seal; ring seal : designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
  • Systèmes d'armes (Forces terrestres)
  • Arme blindée
DEF

Joint d'étanchéité situé entre le support de la couronne de tourelle de la coque et le rebord de la tourelle, conçu pour empêcher que l'eau et les agents [chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques et nucléaires] entrent dans le véhicule par cette voie.

OBS

joint d'étanchéité de la couronne de tourelle : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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Record 3 2022-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
  • Optics
DEF

A flexible ring used on some cameras to form a light-tight seal between the operator's eye and the viewfinder, and to serve as a shock absorber if the camera or the operator is jolted.

Key term(s)
  • eye cup

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
  • Optique
DEF

[...] petite rondelle souple en caoutchouc que l'on fixe sur l'oculaire du viseur [pour] épouser parfaitement le contour de l'œil, tout en évitant l'infiltration de toute lumière superflue dans l'oculaire du viseur [et servir] également [de] coussin de protection [au] cas où l'appareil recevrait un méchant coup.

Spanish

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Record 4 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
OBS

The effectiveness of the seal is considerably improved if the felt washer is supplemented by a simple labyrinth ring(...)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
OBS

On peut (...) améliorer nettement l'efficacité [des feutres] par adjonction d'une simple chicane (...)

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Safety Devices (Mechanical Components)
OBS

ring seal : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organes de sécurité (Composants mécaniques)
OBS

bague d'étanchéité : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 6 2007-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanics
  • Centrifugal Pumps
CONT

The pumps feature cast iron construction, easily replaceable mechanical seal, stainless steel sleeve to protect engine shaft, and slinger ring between pump seal and engine bearings to prevent liquid from entering the engine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique
  • Pompes centrifuges
DEF

Rondelle de fer qui passe sur une autre rondelle de caoutchouc, sur l'arbre d'une pompe.

Spanish

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Record 7 2007-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
CONT

Remove bolts securing both duct bearing and seal retainer ring assemblies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
OBS

Pièces de retenue de forme annulaire dont la nature ou le principe de montage est différent.

OBS

Système de freinage.

OBS

anneau de retenue : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance et accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9.

Spanish

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Record 8 2006-09-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

Engine Rings : The exhaust containment ring for the F-35 provides the interface of the power plant to exhaust nozzle and the sync rings control flap and seal actuation for the after burn.

CONT

Titanium alloy augmentor sync ring controls movement of convergent nozzle segments by a series of interconnected links.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
OBS

Équivalent établi à partir d'une image pour «sync ring» dans Internet.

Spanish

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Record 9 1999-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging in Metal
DEF

A metal closing ring around the rim of a full-removable-head container designed to retain the cover and form a seal.

Key term(s)
  • lever lock ring

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages en métal
DEF

Collier profilé à serrage par système de levier, qui encercle le couvercle simple d'un fût cylindrique à ouverture totale.

Spanish

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Record 10 1998-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
CONT

The Pamargan bonded seal is a rectangular section, metal washer, with a trapezoidal shaped ring of vulcanised rubber bonded to the inside.... The seal is for use in high pressure environments where copper washers are unsuitable.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques
DEF

Joint plat statique comprenant une rondelle métallique solidaire d'un anneau en élastomère assurant l'étanchéité.

Spanish

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Record 11 1993-03-01

English

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

Piston-ring height and tension have been modified to reduce overall friction surface area while maintaining a durable ring seal.

French

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

Spanish

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Record 12 1993-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protection of Life
  • Fire-Fighting Apparel
CONT

Identify the parts and components of the Chemox canister to include : 1) the rubber "O" ring; 2) the copper seal; 3) the casing including neck [strap] ;4) the firing mechanism, protective cover complete with toggle; 5) the starting handle and 6) potassium superoxide.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Tenues d'intervention (incendie)
OBS

Propositions sous toutes réserves.

Spanish

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Record 13 1993-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protection of Life
  • Fire-Fighting Apparel
CONT

Identify the parts and components of the Chemox canister to include : 1) the rubber "O" ring; 2) the copper seal; 3) the casing including neck [strap] ;4) the firing mechanism, protective cover complete with toggle; 5) the starting handle and 6) potassium superoxide.

CONT

Gas mask respirators accessories. ... Neck Strap. Suspend either of the two full facepiece style respirators from the neck...when not in use, with adjustable neck strap.

CONT

Willson Full Facepiece Constant Flow Airline Respirators ... models come with neck strap.

OBS

See also "quick release strap".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Tenues d'intervention (incendie)
OBS

Ou : «de déverrouillage»... Propositions sous toutes réserves.

Spanish

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Record 14 1992-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
  • Nuclear Science and Technology
CONT

... seal component such as "O" ring and gaskets....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques
  • Sciences et techniques nucléaires

Spanish

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Record 15 1992-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cycling
DEF

Rubber ring fitting into spindle hole of crank cups, used to seal out water and dirt.

CONT

Lip seals are most commonly found on mountain bike bottom brackets, since these bikes are used under the most adverse conditions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cyclisme
DEF

Bague de caoutchouc fixée aux cuvettes de pédalier pour empêcher la souillure du roulement.

Spanish

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Record 16 1989-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
DEF

Corrugated metal tubing used to hold seal ring and provide leakproof connection between seal ring and compressor body or shaft.

OBS

Sylphon: trademark - used for a thin-walled tubular bellows used in temperature and pressure regulators, bellows seals, and expansion joints.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)

Spanish

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Record 17 1988-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jewellery
DEF

a finger ring having a bezel engraved with a signet, seal, or monogram or bearing a stone so engraved.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
DEF

Bague à large chaton plat sur lequel sont gravées des armoiries, des initiales.

Spanish

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Record 18 1981-02-24

English

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

The V-ring seal(...) can be used for grease or oil lubricated bearing arrangements. It comprises a rubber ring with a hinged rubber lip which is pressed axially against the sealing surface.

French

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

Le joint V-Ring (...) est employé pour des roulements lubrifiés à la graisse ou, dans certaines conditions, à l'huile. Il s'agit d'un joint en caoutchouc dont la lèvre s'applique axialement sur la surface d'appui.

Spanish

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Record 19 1980-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
OBS

a backup ring is provided on the high-pressure seal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques

Spanish

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