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COMPRESSION SCREW [9 records]

Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
DEF

This machine can be used for static testing of specimens in tension, compression, flexure or direct shear. It may be a horizontal or vertical type, and may be driven either by screw gear or hydraulically.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
DEF

Cette machine peut servir pour les essais statiques d'éprouvettes en traction, compression, flexion ou cisaillement direct. Elle peut être du type horizontal ou vertical, et peut être actionnée par engrenage hélicoïdal ou par système hydraulique

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
  • Facilities and Equipment (Rubber)
CONT

Many screw designs have been utilized over the years for the various extrusion processes and materials. ... The best-known screws can be loosely separated into two categories -conventional screws and barrier screws. Conventional screws usually are single flighted designs with the flight lead (or flight pitch) equal to the screw’s nominal diameter. This type is termed a square-pitched screw, and when no mixing devices are present, it usually is referred to as a metering screw.

CONT

The two basic approaches are used : the single metering or compression screw... ;and the barrier flight screw.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
  • Installations et équipement (Caoutchouc)
OBS

Suivant les polymères, on choisira, soit des vis à compression courte (exemple des polyamides); soit des vis à compression longue (exemple du poly(chlorure de vinyle)).

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 6 2000-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthopedic Surgery
CONT

We report the application and results of a technique of open reduction and rigid internal fixation of dorsal fracture/dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint with an interfragmentary screw in two cases.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie orthopédique
CONT

Les notions de consolidation osseuse primitive et ses variations, les méthodes de fixation et l'importance de la compression interfragmentaire sont définies et soulignées.

Spanish

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Record 7 2000-09-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Orthopedic Surgery
CONT

The dynamic compression plate is one of the most common types of plates, and can be recognized by its special oval screw holes. These holes have a special beveled floor to them with an inclined surface. If desired, this inclined surface can be used to pull the ends of the bone together as the screws are tightened.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Chirurgie orthopédique
CONT

Plaque à compression dynamique ou plaque D.C.P. («Dynamic Compression Plate»). Elles sont d'apparition récente et se caractérisent par la forme particulière des trous qui permettent un glissement sphérique. Lors du serrage des vis, le segment osseux sous-jacent à la plaque se déplace dans le sens de la compression de la fracture.

Spanish

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Record 8 1997-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
CONT

Many screw designs have been utilized over the years for the various extrusion processes and materials. ... The best-known screws can be loosely separated into two categories -conventional screws and barrier screws. Conventional screws usually are single flighted designs with the flight lead (or flight pitch) equal to the screw’s nominal diameter. This type is termed a square-pitched screw, and when no mixing devices are present, it usually is referred to as a metering screw. Barrier screws are seen in many design configurations used in the extrusion industry, depending upon the designer. These screws have a second flight, which acts as a melt/solid separator designed to enhance output stability and allow higher usable output performance levels.

CONT

The two basic approaches are used : the single metering or compression screw... ;and the barrier flight screw.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
CONT

La vis Maillefer consiste en deux canaux séparés, constitués par deux filets de vis de pas différents, se succédant le long de la vis avec une zone de chevauchement des deux filets. Le filet supplémentaire, dont le pas est tel qu'il correspond à un tour de moins que le filet principal sur la longueur de la zone de compression, balaie dans cette zone la largeur du canal, définissant deux canaux de largeur variable. En fait la position du filet supplémentaire correspond à celle que prendrait la frontière entre solide et liquide du processus de plastification par l'arrière du filet. On peut alors constater que le solide reste contenu dans le filet principal et que le liquide s'accumule dans le filet secondaire situé en arrière. Tout se passe comme si le filet supplémentaire était une frontière forcée entre le lit solide et la poche de matière fondue. Ainsi les deux états de la matière sont parfaitement séparés, ce qui permet d'éviter la pollution de la poche liquide par des fragments de solide.

Key term(s)
  • vis BM Maillefer
  • vis BM-C Maillefer

Spanish

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Record 9 1986-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compressors
CONT

Single screw compressor uses rotary seals.... Consisting of three major parts-one cylindrical type screw made of brass and two "floating" rotating seals made from phenolic resin and backed up with cast iron supports-the compressor is capable of achieving compression ratios of up to 25 : 1 as opposed to about 9 : 1 for conventional compressors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Compresseurs
CONT

Les compresseurs hélicoïdaux comprennent, de nos jours, deux types : d'une part le compresseur SRM [...], et d'autre part le compresseur Zimmern dit monovis qui comporte un rotor menant femelle à rainures hélicoïdales, et deux satellites à aubages radiaux.

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