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SEAL TAPE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- joint compound
1, record 1, English, joint%20compound
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- jointing compound 2, record 1, English, jointing%20compound
correct
- pipe joint compound 3, record 1, English, pipe%20joint%20compound
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A synthetic compound of sand and sulfer, plastic, or other materials used in place of lead to produce a watertight joint in pipes carrying fluids. 4, record 1, English, - joint%20compound
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pipes should have pipe joint compound applied to their threads. Compound helps seal the joint and makes it easier to take apart if necessary later. Teflon tape may be used instead of compound. 5, record 1, English, - joint%20compound
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pâte à joint
1, record 1, French, p%C3%A2te%20%C3%A0%20joint
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pâte à joints 2, record 1, French, p%C3%A2te%20%C3%A0%20joints
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- pâte pour joints 3, record 1, French, p%C3%A2te%20pour%20joints
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
un autre incident assez courant est la remontée d'eau le long de la tige de commande ou autour de la tête du robinet. Cela indique que l'un des deux joints en filasse est détérioré. Dévissez la tête du robinet et refaites le joint défectueux qui est constitué par un enroulement de filasse enduite de pâte à joint autour du filetage. 3, record 1, French, - p%C3%A2te%20%C3%A0%20joint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Raccord de tuyaux.] On applique de la pâte à joints sur les filets pour assurer l'étanchéité et faciliter le démontage. On peut utiliser du ruban de téflon au lieu de pâte [...]. 4, record 1, French, - p%C3%A2te%20%C3%A0%20joint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
"[...] poupée" de filasse et pâte pour joints filetés, qui tendent à être remplacés par un enroulement de ruban plastique spécial [...]. 3, record 1, French, - p%C3%A2te%20%C3%A0%20joint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "pâte à joints" est uniformisé par le CN. 5, record 1, French, - p%C3%A2te%20%C3%A0%20joint
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- roof sandwich
1, record 2, English, roof%20sandwich
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- roof mat 2, record 2, English, roof%20mat
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The roof sandwich may consist of a few or many of the following products, depending on the specifications : vapor barrier; asbestos base sheet or coated base sheet; sheathing paper... ;primer... ;insulation... ;coated or saturated felts... ;steep asphalt; low-slope asphalt; slag or gravel topping; nails or fasteners; No. 11 glass-fiber sheet; glass-fiber cap sheet or mineral cap sheet; glass-fiber tape to seal insulation; flashings. 1, record 2, English, - roof%20sandwich
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... built-up roof. The layers of felt paper are referred to as plies and the combined thickness of all roofing materials is called the roof "mat". 2, record 2, English, - roof%20sandwich
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- complexe d'étanchéité
1, record 2, French, complexe%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Revêtement d'étanchéité pour toitures-terrasses composé de plusieurs feuilles ou membranes d'étanchéité contrecollées avec un enduit bitumineux. 2, record 2, French, - complexe%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le terme revêtement d'étanchéité désigne la totalité du complexe d'étanchéité, lequel peut être appliqué soit sur les parties courantes, soit sur les reliefs (relevés d'étanchéité), soit sur les parties en retombée (retombées d'étanchéité). 3, record 2, French, - complexe%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Complexe d'étanchéité en élastomètre-bitume autoprotégé pour toitures-terrasses non accessibles. 3, record 2, French, - complexe%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record 2, Key term(s)
- complexe multicouche
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-01-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
- Packaging Techniques
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- safety seal
1, record 3, English, safety%20seal
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- tamperproof seal 2, record 3, English, tamperproof%20seal
correct
- tamper-evident seal 3, record 3, English, tamper%2Devident%20seal
correct
- tamper-resistant seal 4, record 3, English, tamper%2Dresistant%20seal
correct
- security seal 5, record 3, English, security%20seal
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A container seal that cannot be opened without partially destroying the cap or otherwise showing evidence of tampering. 4, record 3, English, - safety%20seal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Generally these seals can be found under the form of shrink bands or sleeves that are applied around the necks and caps of containers. A more primitive type of seal that has been reported is an adhesive tape applied on the unglued flap and two sides of a box containing one medicine bottle. It might also be found directly on the cap and the sides of the bottle. 4, record 3, English, - safety%20seal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
- Techniques d'emballage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- indicateur d'effraction
1, record 3, French, indicateur%20d%27effraction
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- témoin d'inviolabilité 2, record 3, French, t%C3%A9moin%20d%27inviolabilit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- témoin d'effraction 3, record 3, French, t%C3%A9moin%20d%27effraction
correct, feminine noun
- témoin de non-effraction 4, record 3, French, t%C3%A9moin%20de%20non%2Deffraction
correct, masculine noun
- dispositif d'inviolabilité 5, record 3, French, dispositif%20d%27inviolabilit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- dispositif inviolable 6, record 3, French, dispositif%20inviolable
correct, masculine noun
- dispositif indicateur d'effraction 6, record 3, French, dispositif%20indicateur%20d%27effraction
correct, masculine noun
- système de fermeture inviolable 7, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20fermeture%20inviolable
proposal, masculine noun
- dispositif de fermeture inviolable 7, record 3, French, dispositif%20de%20fermeture%20inviolable
proposal, masculine noun
- fermeture de sécurité 8, record 3, French, fermeture%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
feminine noun
- sceau de sécurité 9, record 3, French, sceau%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moyen de fermeture inviolable qui se présente le plus souvent sous la forme d'un manchon thermorétractable de polychlorure de vinyle que l'on pose sur le bouchage et le col des conditionnements alimentaires et pharmaceutiques. 7, record 3, French, - indicateur%20d%27effraction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ruban d'inviolabilité (ou ruban indicateur d'effraction, ruban de garantie) est un autre moyen de fermeture inviolable, plus primitif cependant. Il s'agit d'une bande adhésive que l'on applique sur le rabat non encollé et les côtés d'un étui (exemple : la boîte contenant un flacon de comprimés d'aspirine) et dont l'arrachement est indicateur d'effraction. On peut aussi retrouver ce système de fermeture directement posé sur la capsule ou le bouchon ainsi qu'aux côtés du flacon. 7, record 3, French, - indicateur%20d%27effraction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Se garder de traduire par l'anglicisme «sceau de sécurité», malheureusement répandu au Canada. 7, record 3, French, - indicateur%20d%27effraction
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-07-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Packaging in Plastic
- Special Packaging
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- peelable film
1, record 4, English, peelable%20film
proposal
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- peel-to-remove film 2, record 4, English, peel%2Dto%2Dremove%20film
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of flexible plastic or laminated packaging film, generally applied by heat, that has the property to be pulled without tearing. 1, record 4, English, - peelable%20film
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The only way to achieve dependable peelability is to have an interface formulated to be peelable. An example of true peelability is something that behaves very much like mending tape : the seal should be a tacky seal. 3, record 4, English, - peelable%20film
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Emballages en matières plastiques
- Emballages spéciaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- film pelable
1, record 4, French, film%20pelable
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pellicule pelable 2, record 4, French, pellicule%20pelable
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pellicule plastique ou à base de complexes, généralement appliquée à chaud, qui possède la propriété d'être retirée sans déchirure, lorsqu'employée comme moyen de fermeture. 2, record 4, French, - film%20pelable
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les pots de yaourt, les barquettes, les blisters sont un exemple de l'emploi généralisé des films pelables. 2, record 4, French, - film%20pelable
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1989-05-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- character seal
1, record 5, English, character%20seal
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mini-microcomputer electronic device with a keyboard designed to produce a printed tape for communication proposes between hearing/speech, deaf/blind, and motor handicapped people. Contains keyboard cover, character seal, a soft case, etc. 1, record 5, English, - character%20seal
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On a Carson communicator. 1, record 5, English, - character%20seal
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- empreinte de caractères
1, record 5, French, empreinte%20de%20caract%C3%A8res
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les caractères sont représentés en relief sur les touches du clavier. 1, record 5, French, - empreinte%20de%20caract%C3%A8res
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-05-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- thread seal tape 1, record 6, English, thread%20seal%20tape
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- threaded joint tape 1, record 6, English, threaded%20joint%20tape
- threaded fitting tape 1, record 6, English, threaded%20fitting%20tape
- pipe joint tape 1, record 6, English, pipe%20joint%20tape
- seal tape 1, record 6, English, seal%20tape
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a traditional method of ensuring a good seal in a threaded fitting is to wind the threads with Teflon tape. 2, record 6, English, - thread%20seal%20tape
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pipes should have pipe joint compound applied to their threads. Compound helps seal the joint and makes it easier to take apart if necessary later. Teflon tape may be used instead of compound. 3, record 6, English, - thread%20seal%20tape
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Teflon tape
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Plomberie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ruban pour joints filetés
1, record 6, French, ruban%20pour%20joints%20filet%C3%A9s
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- ruban d'étanchéité pour joints filetés 1, record 6, French, ruban%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20pour%20joints%20filet%C3%A9s
proposal, masculine noun
- ruban à joints 1, record 6, French, ruban%20%C3%A0%20joints
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'après MM. Michel Lacombe et Denis Pépin, de la section plans et devis de la division de Montréal, le "thread seal tape" est un ruban à joints extensible habituellement de couleur blanche, de téflon, dont on se sert pour recouvrir les filets. Ex. : Garnir les filets à l'aide d'un ruban d'étanchéité en téflon. 1, record 6, French, - ruban%20pour%20joints%20filet%C3%A9s
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Photo]2, "poupée" de filasse et pâte pour joints filetés, qui tendent à être remplacés par un enroulement de ruban plastique spécial : (v. p. 36) [...]. 2, record 6, French, - ruban%20pour%20joints%20filet%C3%A9s
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
À partir du branchement en té de la conduite, vous voyez un raccord mâle-femelle, dont l'étanchéité mâle sera réalisée par un ruban plastique; 2, record 6, French, - ruban%20pour%20joints%20filet%C3%A9s
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
On applique de la pâte à joints sur les filets pour assurer l'étanchéité et faciliter le démontage. On peut utiliser du ruban de téflon au lieu de pâte; l'un et l'autre conviennent bien. 3, record 6, French, - ruban%20pour%20joints%20filet%C3%A9s
Record 6, Key term(s)
- ruban de Téflon
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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