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COMPRESSION NUT [4 records]

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Record 1 2017-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
CONT

In small sizes, the compression fitting is composed of an outer compression nut and an inner compression ring or ferrule(sometimes referred to as an "olive") that is typically made of brass or copper. Ferrules vary in shape and material but are most commonly in the shape of a ring with beveled edges. To work properly, the ferrule must be oriented correctly – usually the ferrule is fitted such that the longest sloping face of the ferrule faces away from the nut.

OBS

compression fitting: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
DEF

Raccord par serrage d'une garniture composée d'une rondelle métallique légèrement conique, associée à une rondelle de caoutchouc.

CONT

On retrouve divers modèles de raccords à compression, mais le principe de base demeure le même, c'est-à-dire que lorsqu'on serre l'écrou sur le corps du raccord, la bague avant se resserre par sa partie conique et, simultanément, assure une étanchéité parfaite.

OBS

raccord à compression : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
CONT

Compression stop valves are most commonly used to install a shut off valve on copper tubing. This type of shut off valve compresses a brass feral onto the copper with a nut holding it tight into the shut off valve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires

Spanish

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Record 3 2016-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Couplings (Mechanical Components)
  • Pipes and Fittings
CONT

The pipe is slid into the fitting... and the nut is tightened down. As the nut is tightened, the compression ring is pressed into the seat, causing it to compress against the pipe and the compression nut, providing a watertight connection.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
CONT

Mise en œuvre [...] : enfilez l'écrou du raccord [...] sur le tube et positionnez la bague de compression [...] à environ 1 mm du bord. Après avoir inséré l'embout à visser [...] sur le tuyau, vissez-le d'abord à la main pour le positionner correctement, puis serrez de quelques tours [...] avec la clé de montage [...].

Spanish

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Record 4 2013-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
OBS

Sur le modèle de «raccord à compression».

Spanish

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