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STEADY PLATE [2 records]

Record 1 2012-06-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Elevators
DEF

The metal guide that aligns the canopy of the elevator cab to the stiles of the car frame. Its purpose is to hold the cab plumb.

OBS

The terms "car steady plate" and "cab steady plate" were provided by a translator at Ascenseurs Otis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ascenseurs et monte-charge

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
  • Wood Sawing
DEF

A toothed, metal plate set at the base of a chain-saw bar, used to pivot and steady the latter and so help control the saw line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
  • Sciage du bois
DEF

Plaque métallique en forme de dent placée à la base du guide-chaîne d'une scie à moteur, destinée à faciliter son maniement en l'appuyant contre le bois à scier.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instalaciones y equipo (Industria maderera)
  • Aserradura de la madera
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