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URETHANE FOAM [8 records]

Record 1 2017-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Plastic Materials
  • Thermal Insulation
OBS

The Canadian Urethane Foam Contractors [Association Inc. ](CUFCA) was established in 1984 by the amalgamation of two predecessor associations to promote and expand the use of spray polyurethane foam.

OBS

The Canadian Urethane Foam Contractors Association Inc.(CUFCA) promotes the use of spray polyurethane foam insulation(SPF) in all application while providing the end user with a level of comfort that the installation will be done safely and properly. CUFCA works will all parties to have SPF used in every conceivable application.

OBS

[Its mission is: to] champion the polyurethane foam industry as a whole while sustaining high industry standards and encouraging ongoing professional development; to make the polyurethane foam industry both professional and profitable.

Key term(s)
  • Canadian Urethane Foam Contractors Association

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Matières plastiques
  • Isolation thermique
OBS

[L'Association canadienne des entrepreneurs en mousse de polyuréthane] (CUFCA) a été établie en 1984 à partir de la fusion de deux associations afin de promouvoir et développer l'emploi de la mousse de polyuréthane giclée.

OBS

L'Association canadienne des entrepreneurs en mousse de polyuréthane (CUFCA) fait la promotion de l'utilisation de l'isolation de mousse de polyuréthane pulvérisée dans toutes les applications tout en rassurant le consommateur que l'installation sera effectuée de façon sécuritaire et adéquate. CUFCA travaille de concert avec toutes les parties pour assurer que la mousse de polyuréthane pulvérisée soit utilisée dans toutes les applications possibles.

OBS

[Sa mission est de : promouvoir] l'industrie de la mousse de polyuréthane pulvérisée dans son ensemble, tout en maintenant les normes élevées de l'industrie et encourageant l'innovation; faire de l'industrie de la mousse de polyuréthane pulvérisée une industrie professionnelle et profitable.

Spanish

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Record 2 2005-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Carpets and Floor Coverings
DEF

A carpet cushion made from trim generated from urethane foam product manufacture which has been granulated and bonded to form a porous foam material and fabricated into foam sheets.

CONT

Foamex GFI's Sunburst is a bonded urethane cushion that uses a blend of ultra-plush Viscoelastic and first quality prime foam.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tapis et revêtements de sol
DEF

Thibaude faite de retailles résultant de la fabrication d'un produit en mousse uréthane qui ont été granulées et liées pour former un matériau spongieux puis transformées en feuilles de mousse.

Spanish

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Record 3 1998-09-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Industry
DEF

As applied to urethane or structural foams, designation for molded foam that develop its own integral surface skin. The surface skin is generally "solid", as contrasted to the cellular construction in the interior of the part.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie des plastiques

Spanish

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Record 4 1998-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
DEF

Technique for applying urethane foam in which blowing agents or tiny air bubbles are introduced under pressure into the liquid mixture of foam ingredients.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie

Spanish

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Record 5 1998-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
DEF

In the urethane foam field, term used for a system whereby a portion of the polyol is pre-reacted with the isocyanate to form a liquid prepolymer in a viscosity range suitable for pumping or metering. This component is supplied to end-users with a second premixed blend of additional polyol, catalyst, blowing agent, etc. When the two components are mixed together, foaming occurs.

OBS

prepolymer moulding: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
OBS

moulage à partir de prépolymère : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 6 1998-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
DEF

In the urethane foam field, term applied to a system whereby the isocyanate, polyol, catalyst, and other additives are mixed together directly, and a foam is produced immediately(as distinguished from prepolymer).

OBS

one-shot moulding: term standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • one-shot process
  • one-shot technique

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
OBS

moulage en une seule fois : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 7 1985-08-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Energy Transformation
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
DEF

Tank made largely of prestressed concrete.

OBS

The space between the inner concrete wall and roof, which are in direct contact with the liquid hydrogen, and the outer steel wall barrier, is filled with perlite insulation, urethane foam is laid between the nickel steel floor system and the concrete floor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transformation de l'énergie
  • Chimie
  • Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)

Spanish

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Record 8 1982-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plumbing Fixtures
OBS

The Sears Soft Seat-Lid and seat cushioned with 1" urethane foam compressed to 1/2" thickness and covered with durable, easy-to-clean vinyl. Non-corroding plastic hinges.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils sanitaires
OBS

Abattant coussiné Sears. Couvercle et siège coussinés de 1" de mousse uréthane comprimée à 1/2" d'épaisseur, recouverte de vinyle durable. Charnières en plastique.

Spanish

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