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HELICAL WIRE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-06-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Springs (Mechanical Components)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- coiled wave spring
1, record 1, English, coiled%20wave%20spring
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A helical compression spring made of flat wire which is coiled in a waved manner. 1, record 1, English, - coiled%20wave%20spring
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coiled wave spring: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - coiled%20wave%20spring
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ressorts (Composants mécaniques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ressort rondelle ondulé
1, record 1, French, ressort%20rondelle%20ondul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ressort de compression hélicoïdal fabriqué à partir d'un fil plat enroulé avec des ondulations. 1, record 1, French, - ressort%20rondelle%20ondul%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ressort rondelle ondulé : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - ressort%20rondelle%20ondul%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-02-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Plastic Materials
- Manufactured Products (Rubber)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- helix wire
1, record 2, English, helix%20wire
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- spiral wire 1, record 2, English, spiral%20wire
correct, standardized
- helical wire 1, record 2, English, helical%20wire
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wire spiralled over or under the reinforcement around or within the body of the hose construction to prevent flattening or kinking during bending of the hose or under vacuum. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 1, record 2, English, - helix%20wire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
helix wire; spiral wire; helical wire : terms standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - helix%20wire
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matières plastiques
- Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fil métallique en hélice
1, record 2, French, fil%20m%C3%A9tallique%20en%20h%C3%A9lice
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fil métallique en spirale 1, record 2, French, fil%20m%C3%A9tallique%20en%20spirale
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- fil métallique hélicoïdal 1, record 2, French, fil%20m%C3%A9tallique%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFdal
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil métallique spiralé sur ou sous le renforcement, autour du corps du tuyau ou à l'intérieur de ce dernier, servant à empêcher tout aplatissement ou coquage lors de la courbure du tuyau ou sa mise sous vide. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 2, French, - fil%20m%C3%A9tallique%20en%20h%C3%A9lice
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fil métallique en hélice; fil métallique en spirale; fil métallique hélicoïdal : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - fil%20m%C3%A9tallique%20en%20h%C3%A9lice
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-02-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Plastic Materials
- Manufactured Products (Rubber)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- unbonded helix
1, record 3, English, unbonded%20helix
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- unbonded spiral 1, record 3, English, unbonded%20spiral
correct, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A helical wire which is, by design, not bonded to the hose wall(as with multilayer or composite hoses). [Definition standardized by ISO. ] 1, record 3, English, - unbonded%20helix
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unbonded helix; unbonded spiral: terms standardized by ISO. 2, record 3, English, - unbonded%20helix
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matières plastiques
- Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hélice non liée
1, record 3, French, h%C3%A9lice%20non%20li%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- spirale non liée 1, record 3, French, spirale%20non%20li%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil métallique hélicoïdal qui, par conception, n'est pas lié à la paroi du tuyau (par exemple tuyaux multicouches ou composites). [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 3, French, - h%C3%A9lice%20non%20li%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hélice non liée; spirale non liée : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 3, French, - h%C3%A9lice%20non%20li%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-02-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Plastic Materials
- Manufactured Products (Rubber)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- semi-embedded helix
1, record 4, English, semi%2Dembedded%20helix
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- semi-embedded spiral 1, record 4, English, semi%2Dembedded%20spiral
correct, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An helical wire, concentric with the bore, semi-embedded in the lining of a hose so that only a portion of the wire is exposed. [Definition standardized by ISO. ] 1, record 4, English, - semi%2Dembedded%20helix
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
semi-embedded helix; semi-embedded spiral: terms standardized by ISO. 2, record 4, English, - semi%2Dembedded%20helix
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matières plastiques
- Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- hélice intérieure semi-noyée
1, record 4, French, h%C3%A9lice%20int%C3%A9rieure%20semi%2Dnoy%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- spirale semi-noyée 1, record 4, French, spirale%20semi%2Dnoy%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil métallique spiralé, disposé de manière concentrique par rapport à l'alésage et noyé dans le tube intérieur de telle sorte que seule une partie du fil est visible de l'intérieur. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 4, French, - h%C3%A9lice%20int%C3%A9rieure%20semi%2Dnoy%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hélice intérieure semi-noyée; spirale semi-noyée : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 4, French, - h%C3%A9lice%20int%C3%A9rieure%20semi%2Dnoy%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-02-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Plastic Materials
- Manufactured Products (Rubber)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- reinforcing ring
1, record 5, English, reinforcing%20ring
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A steel(usually) or plastics ring, embedded over the reinforcement layers of some hose designs, which has the same function as a helical or body wire. [Definition standardized by ISO. ] 1, record 5, English, - reinforcing%20ring
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
reinforcing ring: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 5, English, - reinforcing%20ring
Record 5, Key term(s)
- reinforcing rings
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matières plastiques
- Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- anneau de renforcement
1, record 5, French, anneau%20de%20renforcement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Anneau (généralement) en acier ou en plastique, inséré sur les couches de renforcement de certains types de tuyaux et ayant la même fonction qu'un fil métallique hélicoïdal ou en spirale. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 5, French, - anneau%20de%20renforcement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
anneau de renforcement : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 5, French, - anneau%20de%20renforcement
Record 5, Key term(s)
- anneaux de renforcement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-01-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Plastic Materials
- Manufactured Products (Rubber)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- helix-reinforced hose
1, record 6, English, helix%2Dreinforced%20hose
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hose in which reinforcing helical wire(s)(or spiral(s)) are incorporated. [Definition standardized by ISO. ] 1, record 6, English, - helix%2Dreinforced%20hose
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
helix-reinforced hose: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 6, English, - helix%2Dreinforced%20hose
Record 6, Key term(s)
- helix reinforced hose
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matières plastiques
- Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tuyau renforcé par une hélice
1, record 6, French, tuyau%20renforc%C3%A9%20par%20une%20h%C3%A9lice
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tuyau dans lequel sont insérés un ou plusieurs fils de renforcement spiralés. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 6, French, - tuyau%20renforc%C3%A9%20par%20une%20h%C3%A9lice
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tuyau renforcé par une hélice : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 6, French, - tuyau%20renforc%C3%A9%20par%20une%20h%C3%A9lice
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-01-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Plastic Materials
- Manufactured Products (Rubber)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- embedded helix
1, record 7, English, embedded%20helix
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An helical wire entirely enclosed by the hose wall. [Definition standardized by ISO. ] 1, record 7, English, - embedded%20helix
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
embedded helix: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 7, English, - embedded%20helix
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matières plastiques
- Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- hélice enrobée
1, record 7, French, h%C3%A9lice%20enrob%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil métallique hélicoïdal entièrement inclus dans la paroi du tuyau. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 7, French, - h%C3%A9lice%20enrob%C3%A9e
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hélice enrobée : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 7, French, - h%C3%A9lice%20enrob%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-11-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Springs (Mechanical Components)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- helical spring
1, record 8, English, helical%20spring
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- coil spring 2, record 8, English, coil%20spring
correct, see observation
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The helical spring consists essentially of a bar or wire of uniform cross section wound into a helix. 1, record 8, English, - helical%20spring
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Coil spring" is more commonly used but also more generic, referring to spiral as well as helical springs. 3, record 8, English, - helical%20spring
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Ressorts (Composants mécaniques)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ressort hélicoïdal
1, record 8, French, ressort%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFdal
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- ressort à boudin 1, record 8, French, ressort%20%C3%A0%20boudin
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ressort formé par un fil métallique enroulé en hélice cylindrique, et terminé à ses extrémités soit par une surface plane perpendiculaire à l'axe d'enroulement, quand on veut le faire travailler à la compression, soit par des anneaux, quand il doit travailler à la traction. 2, record 8, French, - ressort%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFdal
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ressort hélicoïdal, ressort à boudin : termes uniformisés par le CUTA - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 8, French, - ressort%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFdal
Record 8, Key term(s)
- ressort à boudins
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-12-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Office Automation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- electrolytic process
1, record 9, English, electrolytic%20process
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A facsimile printing process employing a moist, electrolyte-impregnated, roll-fed paper. The current(signal) is applied by feeding the paper between a stationary contact and a revolving drum with a helical contactor. The revolving of the drum causes the point of electrical contact between the blade and helical wire to move laterally across the paper, one line per revolution. As the electrical current passes through the paper, it causes a dark change of coloration at all points of contact. 1, record 9, English, - electrolytic%20process
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Bureautique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- procédé électrolytique
1, record 9, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20%C3%A9lectrolytique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Heating
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- helical element 1, record 10, English, helical%20element
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Heating element in which the heating conductor is a wire wound in a helical form. 1, record 10, English, - helical%20element
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- élément en hélice
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20en%20h%C3%A9lice
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-10-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Bowden cable
1, record 11, English, Bowden%20cable
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wire made of spring steel which is enclosed in a helical casing and used to transmit longitudinal motions over distances, particularly around corners. 2, record 11, English, - Bowden%20cable
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- câble Bowden
1, record 11, French, c%C3%A2ble%20Bowden
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Câble flexible de transmission (frein, embrayage, etc.). 1, record 11, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20Bowden
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1982-08-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Ports
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- compression spring
1, record 12, English, compression%20spring
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compression Springs. These may be helical single-or double-coil. Outside diameter, free height, solid height, wire diameter, total capacity, and steel grade should be specified. 1, record 12, English, - compression%20spring
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
For resistance to ship impact along wharves, etc. 2, record 12, English, - compression%20spring
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Ports
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- défense à ressorts 1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9fense%20%C3%A0%20ressorts
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Défenses à ressorts. - Ceux-ci peuvent être constitués par une spirale simple ou double. Le diamètre extérieur, la hauteur libre, la hauteur comprimée, le diamètre de la spire, la capacité totale et la qualité de l'acier seront spécifiés. 1, record 12, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20%C3%A0%20ressorts
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Placée sur les quais, etc., pour résister aux chocs de bateaux. 2, record 12, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20%C3%A0%20ressorts
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1981-02-05
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Bowden cable
1, record 13, English, Bowden%20cable
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wire made of spring steel which is enclosed in a helical casing and used to transmit longitudinal motions over distances particularly around corners. 1, record 13, English, - Bowden%20cable
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- câble d'acier de Bowden 1, record 13, French, c%C3%A2ble%20d%27acier%20de%20Bowden
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- câble Bowden 2, record 13, French, c%C3%A2ble%20Bowden
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bowden. Ingénieur dans l'industrie du cycle depuis 1899, il a inventé en 1902, pour la compagnie de freins de bicyclette, la transmission du câble d'acier dans une gaine souple en spirale d'acier. 1, record 13, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20d%27acier%20de%20Bowden
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Springs (Mechanical Components)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- shape factor 1, record 14, English, shape%20factor
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shape factors for helical compression springs wound from rectangular wire. 1, record 14, English, - shape%20factor
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Ressorts (Composants mécaniques)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- coefficient de correction
1, record 14, French, coefficient%20de%20correction
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coefficients de correction de Barré de Saint-Venant pour les sections non circulaires. 1, record 14, French, - coefficient%20de%20correction
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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