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THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wheels (Mechanical Components)
- General Hardware
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- caster
1, record 1, English, caster
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- castor 1, record 1, English, castor
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Casters are essentially housings that include a wheel and a mounting to install the caster to objects(equipment, apparatus and more). Casters are found virtually everywhere, from office desk chairs to shipyards, and from hospital beds to automotive factories. They range in size from the very small furniture casters to massive industrial casters... Wheel materials include cast iron, plastic, rubber, polyurethane, polyolefin, nylon, thermoplastic rubber, forged steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and more. 2, record 1, English, - caster
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Casters come in two main categories: a swivel caster pivots around a kingpin to allow it to rotate and roll. The rigid (also called "fixed") caster has its wheel mounted in a fixed frame ... and it only rolls forward and backward. 2, record 1, English, - caster
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Roues (Composants mécaniques)
- Quincaillerie générale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- roulette
1, record 1, French, roulette
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite roue, cylindre ou bille monté(e) dans une chape parfois pivotante, qu'on fixe sous les pieds d'un meuble, sous un objet pour faciliter son déplacement. 2, record 1, French, - roulette
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Divers choix de matériaux sont offerts pour les roulettes (caoutchouc moulé, caoutchouc pneumatique, caoutchouc thermoplastique, polyuréthane, polyoléfine, acier inoxydable, fonte, roues pleines anticrevaison en polyuréthane, etc.). 3, record 1, French, - roulette
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thermoplastic polyurethane
1, record 2, English, thermoplastic%20polyurethane
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TPU 2, record 2, English, TPU
correct
- TPUR 3, record 2, English, TPUR
officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- polyurethane thermoplastic 2, record 2, English, polyurethane%20thermoplastic
- TPU 2, record 2, English, TPU
correct
- TPU 2, record 2, English, TPU
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the name suggests, TPUs are thermoplastic resins. ... Most TPUs on the market today are synthesized using at least three different types of monomers: a polymeric compound containing a Tschugaeff-Zerewitinoff hydrogen, a diisocyanate, and a chain extender. 2, record 2, English, - thermoplastic%20polyurethane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thermoplastic polyurethane; TPUR : term and abbreviation officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick). 4, record 2, English, - thermoplastic%20polyurethane
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- polyuréthanne thermoplastique
1, record 2, French, polyur%C3%A9thanne%20thermoplastique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TPUR 2, record 2, French, TPUR
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- polyuréthane thermoplastique 2, record 2, French, polyur%C3%A9thane%20thermoplastique
masculine noun, officially approved
- TPUR 2, record 2, French, TPUR
masculine noun, officially approved
- TPUR 2, record 2, French, TPUR
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les polyuréthannes thermoplastiques sont des polymères linéaires avec des groupes uréthannes alternés avec des polyols. [...] En élevant la température, les liaisons entre chaînes sont rompues, permettant une mise en œuvre semblable à celles des thermoplastiques : (injection, extrusion, soufflage, thermoformage...). Des solvants peuvent aussi rompre ces liaisons permettant de préparer des solutions pour colles ou revêtements, et même extrusion de fils. 3, record 2, French, - polyur%C3%A9thanne%20thermoplastique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polyuréthanne thermoplastique; polyuréthane thermoplastique; TPUR : termes et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 2, French, - polyur%C3%A9thanne%20thermoplastique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-01-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- three dimensional network
1, record 3, English, three%20dimensional%20network
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- three-dimensional network 2, record 3, English, three%2Ddimensional%20network
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas). 3, record 3, English, - three%20dimensional%20network
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- réseau tridimensionnel
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9seau%20tridimensionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les adhésifs époxydes sont constitués de : [...] un (ou des) durcisseur(s) ou agent(s) de réticulation qui, par réaction chimique avec les groupements époxydes, permettent la formation du réseau tridimensionnel réticulé. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20tridimensionnel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La structure des TD (résines thermodurcissables) a la forme d'un réseau tridimensionnel qui se ponte (double liaison de polymérisation) pour durcir en forme de façon définitive, lors d'un échauffement. La transformation est donc irréversible. 3, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20tridimensionnel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-05-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- polyester glycol
1, record 4, English, polyester%20glycol
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas). 2, record 4, English, - polyester%20glycol
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- glycol de type polyester
1, record 4, French, glycol%20de%20type%20polyester
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- glycol polyester 1, record 4, French, glycol%20polyester
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-06-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- difunctional reagent
1, record 5, English, difunctional%20reagent
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas). 2, record 5, English, - difunctional%20reagent
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- réactif difonctionnel
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9actif%20difonctionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
nous [...] sommes restés dans l'idée d'utiliser un diluant réactif difonctionnel qui jouera le rôle de plastifiant interne. Ce diluant, par sa présence, diminuera la viscosité du mélange fondu et augmentera son temps de gel. 2, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9actif%20difonctionnel
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-06-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cross-linked network
1, record 6, English, cross%2Dlinked%20network
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- crosslinked network 2, record 6, English, crosslinked%20network
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas). 3, record 6, English, - cross%2Dlinked%20network
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- réseau ponté
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9seau%20pont%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- réseau réticulé 2, record 6, French, r%C3%A9seau%20r%C3%A9ticul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les adhésifs époxydes sont constitués de : [...] un (ou des) durcisseur(s) ou agent(s) de réticulation qui, par réaction chimique avec les groupements époxydes, permettent la formation du réseau tridimensionnel réticulé. 3, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20pont%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La structure des TD (résines thermodurcissables) a la forme d'un réseau tridimensionnel qui se ponte (double liaison de polymérisation) pour durcir en forme de façon définitive, lors d'un échauffement. La transformation est donc irréversible. 4, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20pont%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-06-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- rubbery modulus
1, record 7, English, rubbery%20modulus
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas). 2, record 7, English, - rubbery%20modulus
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
It has been reported that the glassy and rubbery modulus of a curing resin is relatively insensitive to the degree of cure of the material. 3, record 7, English, - rubbery%20modulus
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- coefficient caoutchoutique
1, record 7, French, coefficient%20caoutchoutique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-03-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Technical Textiles
- Plastic Materials
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- thermoplastic polyurethane based film
1, record 8, English, thermoplastic%20polyurethane%20based%20film
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- TPU based film 1, record 8, English, TPU%20based%20film
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Materials. Puro, thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU) based films for bonding polyurethane foams or for anti-slip coating. 1, record 8, English, - thermoplastic%20polyurethane%20based%20film
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Textiles techniques
- Matières plastiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- film à base de polyuréthanne thermoplastique
1, record 8, French, film%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20polyur%C3%A9thanne%20thermoplastique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- film à base de TPU 1, record 8, French, film%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20TPU
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Matériaux. Puro, films à base de polyuréthanne thermoplastique (TPU) pour contrecollage des mousses polyuréthanne ou pour enduction anti-dérapante. 1, record 8, French, - film%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20polyur%C3%A9thanne%20thermoplastique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-03-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Effects of Heat (Energy Transfer)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- thermofusible film
1, record 9, English, thermofusible%20film
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Materials. Thermofusible films and webs without solvent for thermo-bonding by conventional methods or by high frequency. Xiroweb, webs made of copolyamide, copolyester, EVA of low weight(as low as 12 g/m²) for car seats and head rests. Puro, thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU) based films for bonding polyurethane foams or for anti-slip coating. 1, record 9, English, - thermofusible%20film
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Effets de la chaleur (Transfert de l'énergie)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- film thermofusible
1, record 9, French, film%20thermofusible
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Matériaux. Films et voiles thermofusibles sans solvant pour contrecollage par méthodes classiques ou hautes fréquences. Voiles Xiroweb à base de copolyamide, copolyester, EVA de poids faibles (jusqu'à 12 g/m²) pour garnitures de sièges et appuis-tête de voiture. Puro, films à base de polyuréthanne thermoplastique (TPU) pour contrecollage des mousses polyuréthanne ou pour enduction anti-dérapante. 1, record 9, French, - film%20thermofusible
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-03-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Technical Textiles
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Plastic Materials
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- polyurethane foam bonding
1, record 10, English, polyurethane%20foam%20bonding
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Materials. Puro, thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU) based films for bonding polyurethane foams or for anti-slip coating. 1, record 10, English, - polyurethane%20foam%20bonding
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Textiles techniques
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Matières plastiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- contrecollage des mousses polyuréthanne
1, record 10, French, contrecollage%20des%20mousses%20polyur%C3%A9thanne
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Matériaux. Puro, films à base de polyuréthanne thermoplastique (TPU) pour contrecollage des mousses polyuréthanne ou pour enduction anti-dérapante. 1, record 10, French, - contrecollage%20des%20mousses%20polyur%C3%A9thanne
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-03-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- anti-slip coating
1, record 11, English, anti%2Dslip%20coating
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Materials. Puro, thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU) based films for bonding polyurethane foams or for anti-slip coating. 1, record 11, English, - anti%2Dslip%20coating
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- enduction anti-dérapante
1, record 11, French, enduction%20anti%2Dd%C3%A9rapante
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Matériaux. Puro, films à base de polyuréthanne thermoplastique (TPU) pour contrecollage des mousses polyuréthanne ou pour enduction anti-dérapante. 1, record 11, French, - enduction%20anti%2Dd%C3%A9rapante
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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