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MALE ADAPTOR [4 records]

Record 1 1994-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
CONT

Firm hand tightness is adequate when screwing CPVC male threaded adapters into metal fittings, followed by not more than one full turn with a wrench.

OBS

Figure - insert fittings and clamps used with polyethylene pipe.

Key term(s)
  • male threaded adaptor
  • insert male adaptor
  • threaded insert adaptor
  • male adaptor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
CONT

Pour visser un adaptateur mâle (pour tubes en PVCC) dans un raccord métallique, il suffit de bien serrer à la main, puis de donner un tour supplémentaire à l'aide d'une clé.

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
OBS

Figure.

Key term(s)
  • male trap adaptor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords

Spanish

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Record 3 1982-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
CONT

Adaptor brass male and female inverted flare

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords

Spanish

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Record 4 1981-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
OBS

A straight connector or adaptor with male or female threads.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions mécaniques
OBS

Le raccordement est réalisé au moyen d'une pièce intermédiaire taraudée ou filetée aux extrémités.

Spanish

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