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AXIAL BELLOWS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- axial bellows
1, record 1, English, axial%20bellows
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- axial expansion bellows 2, record 1, English, axial%20expansion%20bellows
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flexible element either with flange end or butt weld end to absorb any combination of three basic movements, i.e. axial movement, lateral deflection and angular rotation along the axis of the pipe line. 2, record 1, English, - axial%20bellows
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Axial bellows], of the type shown on a wellhead..., transmit high compressive or tensile forces to the anchors, which must in consequence be sufficiently robust to resist these forces. They provide a rather expensive means of compensation, and are therefore used only where space restrictions prohibit the use of any form of looping-e. g. within a power house building, or in a hot water transmission pipe where vertical looping... cannot be adopted. Internal metal sleeves greatly reduce steam friction in corrugated axial bellows. 1, record 1, English, - axial%20bellows
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bellows: Flexible element of an expansion joint, consisting of one or more convolutions, [usually] formed from thin metal. 3, record 1, English, - axial%20bellows
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
corrugated axial bellows, sleeved axial bellows 4, record 1, English, - axial%20bellows
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- soufflet axial
1, record 1, French, soufflet%20axial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les soufflets axiaux] présentés sur une tête de puits [...], transmettent des forces de compression ou de tension, importantes aux ancrages; ils doivent par conséquent être suffisamment robustes pour résister. Ils fournissent un moyen de compensation assez onéreux et ne sont donc utilisés que là où le manque d'espace interdit l'emploi de toute forme de dérivation, par exemple à l'intérieur du bâtiment de centrale ou dans un tuyau de transmission d'eau chaude ou des dérivations verticales [...] ne peuvent être adoptées. Des manchons métalliques intérieurs réduisent grandement la friction de la vapeur dans les soufflets axiaux ondulés. 1, record 1, French, - soufflet%20axial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
soufflet : Dispositif d'étanchéité généralement métallique, en forme d'accordéon, installé sur la tige de manœuvre d'un appareil de robinetterie. 2, record 1, French, - soufflet%20axial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
soufflet axial ondulé, soufflet axial à manchon 1, record 1, French, - soufflet%20axial
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hinged bellows
1, record 2, English, hinged%20bellows
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hinged expansion bellows 2, record 2, English, hinged%20expansion%20bellows
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Hinged bellows] are capable of angular flexure without net axial yield. They transmit only minimal axial thrusts when used in three-pin arch loops... 1, record 2, English, - hinged%20bellows
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bellows: Flexible element of an expansion joint, consisting of one or more convolutions, [usually] formed from thin metal. 3, record 2, English, - hinged%20bellows
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- soufflet à charnière
1, record 2, French, soufflet%20%C3%A0%20charni%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces [soufflets à charnières] sont susceptibles de courbure angulaire sans déformation axiale nette. Ils ne transmettent que des poussées axiales minimales quand ils sont utilisés dans des boucles à arche à trois broches [...] 1, record 2, French, - soufflet%20%C3%A0%20charni%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
soufflet : Dispositif d'étanchéité généralement métallique, en forme d'accordéon, installé sur la tige de manœuvre d'un appareil de robinetterie. 2, record 2, French, - soufflet%20%C3%A0%20charni%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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