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WIRE STRAINER [3 records]

Record 1 1996-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
CONT

The mill then feeds the strainer, a variable speed, short L/D extruder. The molten material is cleaned by passing it through a wire mesh screen pack. To ensure that all metallic contamination has been removed, the plastic is conveyed through a metal detection unit... before entering the calender.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
DEF

Extrudeuse renfermant un ou plusieurs tamis, au travers du ou desquels un caoutchouc ou un mélange est forcé, afin d'éliminer les corps étrangers solides.

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Household Utensils and Appliances
DEF

Long-handled for lifting solids out of liquids and removing scum from stock.

CONT

As noodles puff and expand, push them into the oil with a wire skimmer or slotted spoon... When noodles stop crackling..., remove with a strainer and drain on paper towels.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement ménager
DEF

Écumoire ronde en fil de fer étamé, de diamètre variable, munie d'un long manche. Possédant une grande surface d'égouttage, elle sert à retirer les aliments du bain de friture.

CONT

Les sortir à l'aide d'une écumoire, araignée à friture (ou simplement du panier à friture) et les débarrasser sur une plaque garnie d'un linge ou d'un papier absorbant.

Spanish

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Record 3 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plumbing
  • Sewers and Drainage
OBS

remove the strainer and--the drain pipes with a flexible wire or brush

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plomberie
  • Égouts et drainage
OBS

--(par analogie) déboucher un conduit, un canal obstrué. -- un évier, un égout.

Spanish

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