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HEAD SPLITTER [3 records]

Record 1 2022-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
  • Commercial Fishing
DEF

[A] machine [that] splits fish heads and tears the gills out.

CONT

… a fish head splitter has been developed that removes meat from the cheeks, neck, and other areas previously considered too difficult to access.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
  • Pêche commerciale

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Productos del mar y de agua dulce (Ind. alimentaria)
  • Pesca comercial
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Record 2 2011-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
OBS

Two main types of sample splitter are in common use, known as calibrated lead devices, and dividing valves. Most of these are based upon the principle that the head of the capillary column constitutes only a small proportion of the total outlet from the sample injection block. As the carrier gas enters the block it carries a small amount of the sample into the capillary column while the remainder is vented away through a larger opening. This can be done by having the capillary column held at the axis of a circular hole in the injection block, or by having it forming a narrow arm of a T-or Y-piece at the column head. In either case the amount going into the capillary column can often be further regulated by means of a tapered needle control.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Farm Implements and Gardening Tools
  • Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
CONT

Available in 6, 8, or 10 way splitting capability. The eight way head is standard. The hydraulic cylinder for the push plate has a 6" diameter and develops 42 tons of splitting force. An hydraulic splitter head is available as an option. This adjustable splitter head allows for exact aligning of the log to ensure optimum splits for packaging, firewood and stove wood. With the fully welded construction you are able to split more than one log at a time. The hydraulic return is rapid allowing for a 6 second cycle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage agricole et horticole
  • Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
DEF

Machine servant à fendre le bois de chauffage ou de pâte et constituée par un merlin doté d'un mouvement alternatif.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aperos agrícolas e implementos de horticultura
  • Instalaciones y equipo (Industria maderera)
Key term(s)
  • hendidora
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