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PIPE CUTTING MACHINE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Tools and Equipment
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pipe-tapping machine
1, record 1, English, pipe%2Dtapping%20machine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tapping machine 1, record 1, English, tapping%20machine
correct
- drilling machine 1, record 1, English, drilling%20machine
correct, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine for cutting and tapping a small hole in a pipe, such as a street main, that is either empty or carrying pressure. Two classes of tapping machines are made, designated as pressure-tapping and dry-tapping machines. They are sometimes called drilling machines. 1, record 1, English, - pipe%2Dtapping%20machine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
wet connection: a connection to a water main under pressure, made by a pipe-tapping machine without interrupting service. 1, record 1, English, - pipe%2Dtapping%20machine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage et outils de plomberie
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- machine à percer les conduites
1, record 1, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20percer%20les%20conduites
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comme il ne peut être question d'arrêter l'eau d'un réseau ou d'une partie de réseau de ville pour créer un branchement, on fait une prise en charge à l'aide d'une machine à percer les conduites, dont le foret passe dans la lanterne du robinet de branchement (modèle à boisseau) que l'on ferme dès que la prise est faite. 1, record 1, French, - machine%20%C3%A0%20percer%20les%20conduites
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-06-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Construction Site Equipment
- Sewers and Drainage
- Transport of Water (Water Supply)
- Drilling and Boring (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- microtunneling machine
1, record 2, English, microtunneling%20machine
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- microtunneling boring machine 2, record 2, English, microtunneling%20boring%20machine
correct
- MTBM 2, record 2, English, MTBM
correct
- MTBM 2, record 2, English, MTBM
- microtunneler 3, record 2, English, microtunneler
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A Soltau Model RVS 250-AS-STS microtunneling machine with a slurry spoil removal system was selected on a lease arrangement to install the 24-in. sewer line. A mixed face cutting head configuration was selected in anticipation of the varying ground conditions. The unit is supplied with high pressure water jets which have proven effective in boring through dense clays. The RVS 250-AS-STS involves two new innovations. First, it utilizes a state-of-the-art laser guidance system coupled with a completely digital operator control panel with continuous, up-to-date information on the tunneling process. A data logger, which can record data at specific time intervals or length of pipe jacked, also provides for a permanent record of the operation. 1, record 2, English, - microtunneling%20machine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Microtunneler may also refer to the one who operates the machine. 4, record 2, English, - microtunneling%20machine
Record 2, Key term(s)
- microtunnelling machine
- microtunnelling boring machine
- microtunneller
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de chantier
- Égouts et drainage
- Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
- Sondage et forage (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microtunnelier
1, record 2, French, microtunnelier
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de forage servant au microtunnelage. 2, record 2, French, - microtunnelier
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] des métiers de haute technicité : travaux souterrains, rénovations d'ouvrages d'art, recyclage des déchets de chantiers routiers, microtunnelier (une technique d'assainissement permettant de réaliser des travaux sans tranchées)... 3, record 2, French, - microtunnelier
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-10-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pipe cutting machine 1, record 3, English, pipe%20cutting%20machine
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- machine à tronçonner les tubes
1, record 3, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20tron%C3%A7onner%20les%20tubes
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Cutting and Trimming (Machine-Tooling)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pipe threading and cutting machine 1, record 4, English, pipe%20threading%20and%20cutting%20machine
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Découpage et taillage (Usinage)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- machine à fileter et à couper les tuyaux
1, record 4, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20fileter%20et%20%C3%A0%20couper%20les%20tuyaux
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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