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MALE COUPLING [10 records]

Record 1 2020-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Couplings (Mechanical Components)
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
DEF

A coupling with no distinct male or female components.

CONT

All Storz couplings of the same size are identical and may be connected to each other. These couplings are designed to be connected and disconnected with a quarter turn.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
DEF

Raccord ne comportant aucun élément mâle ni femelle distinct.

CONT

Tous les raccords Storz de même diamètre sont identiques et peuvent être connectés les uns aux autres. Ces raccords sont conçus de manière à être accouplés ou désaccouplés en les tournant d'un quart de tour.

Spanish

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Record 2 2013-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
OBS

Coupling hose male pipe rigid.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
OBS

Par opposition à «raccord orientable». Après explications fournies par un vendeur de Weatherhead.

Spanish

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Record 3 2012-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
CONT

The straight roll, which is the simplest of all hose rolls, starts at one end – usually at the male coupling. To complete the roll, roll the hose toward the other end. When the roll is completed, the female end is exposed and the male end is protected in the center of the roll.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
CONT

L'enroulement simple, enroulement le plus facile de tous, consiste à enrouler le tuyau à partir de l'une des extrémités, d'ordinaire celle du raccord mâle. Il suffit d'enrouler le tuyau sur lui-même jusqu'à l'autre extrémité. Lorsque l'enroulement est terminé, le raccord femelle se trouve à l'extérieur de l'enroulement, tandis que le raccord mâle est protégé au centre de l'enroulement.

Spanish

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Record 4 2006-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
OBS

The male section of the [tool] joint, the pin, is attached to one end of a length of drill pipe, and the female section, the box, is attached to the other end. The tool joint may be welded to the end of the pipe, screwed on, or screwed on and welded.

OBS

The pin is the male coupling end of a drillpipe... the box is the female coupling end... as in pin and box.

Key term(s)
  • box
  • pin

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Key term(s)
  • filetage femelle
  • filetage mâle

Spanish

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Record 5 2002-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
  • Mining Equipment and Tools
DEF

The point at which drill-stem equipment is provided with screw threads by means of which various members can be coupled.

CONT

Tool joints have coarse, tapered threads and seating shoulders designed to sustain the weight of the drill stem, to withstand the strain of frequent coupling and uncoupling, and to provide a leakproof seal. The male section of the joint, the pin, is attached to one end of a length of drill pipe, and the female section, the box, is attached to the other end.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
  • Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
DEF

[...] manchons en deux parties qui s'assemblent par l'intermédiaire de filetages coniques à vissage rapide.

Key term(s)
  • raccord de tiges
  • joint de tiges

Spanish

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Record 6 2000-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
DEF

A pipe, coupling, or tool that has threads on the outside such that it can be connected to a female connection.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords

Spanish

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Record 7 2000-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
DEF

A pipe, coupling, or tool that has threads on the inside such that anything joined to it must be a male connection.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords

Spanish

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Record 8 1981-04-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Conditioning and Heating
  • Pumps

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
  • Pompes

Spanish

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Record 9 1981-04-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Conditioning and Heating
  • Pumps

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
  • Pompes

Spanish

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Record 10 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire Prevention
OBS

--a Y-shaped hose connection with one female and two male couplings. Each male coupling has a gate valve for controlling the flow through it independently of the other.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prévention des incendies
OBS

--division comportant un ou plusieurs robinets commandant les sorties.

Spanish

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