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HEM TOP [3 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2000-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging in Paper
  • Textile Packaging
OBS

hem top. The turned-over edge(usually the raw edge) of the mouth of a textile bag, to prevent raveling of the material; or to provide an edge to prevent the method of tying from slipping out of place.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages en papier
  • Emballages textiles
DEF

Sac garni d'un ourlet autour de la gueule pour prévenir l'effilochage.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
DEF

The turned-over edge (usually the raw edge) of the mouth of a textile bag, to prevent raveling of the material; or to provide an edge to prevent the method of tying from slipping out of place.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
DEF

Ouverture d'un sac dont le pourtour a été rabattu afin de prévenir l'effilochage.

Spanish

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Record 3 2000-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metal Forming
DEF

A die used to flatten sheet metal hems; that is, a die that can flatten a bend by closing it. This die consists of a top and bottom die with a flat surface that can close one section(flange) to another(hem, seam).

OBS

Usually in plural.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Formage des métaux

Spanish

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