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DISK TUMBLER [4 records]

Record 1 2011-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
OBS

"wafer" : a thin disk or ring resembling a wafer and variously used(as for a valve, diaphragm, or tumbler in a lock).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires
OBS

"robinet à papillon sans brides" (en anglais : "wafer butterfly valve").

OBS

"robinet à papillon sans brides" : Type de robinet à papillon dont le corps plat permet un montage entre brides, c'est-à-dire entre les deux brides de la tuyauterie, sans comporter lui-même de brides.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Corporate Security
  • Locks and Locksmithing
  • Security Devices
DEF

a spring-loaded flat plate that slides in a slot which runs through the diameter of the cylinder. Inserting the proper key lines up the disc tumblers with the lock’s shear line and enables the core to be turned.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
  • Serrurerie
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
OBS

en forme de disque

Spanish

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Record 3 1990-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Locks and Locksmithing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Serrurerie
OBS

en forme de disque.

Spanish

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Record 4 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Locks and Locksmithing
  • Security Devices

French

Domaine(s)
  • Serrurerie
  • Dispositifs de sécurité

Spanish

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