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TORQUE VALUE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- peak friction coefficient
1, record 1, English, peak%20friction%20coefficient
correct, United States, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio between the maximum value of a standard test tyre's braking force occurring prior to wheel lock and the simultaneous vertical force, as the braking torque is increased... 1, record 1, English, - peak%20friction%20coefficient
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is measured in accordance with the procedure in ASTM E1337-90 (Standard Test Method for Determining Longitudinal Peak Braking Coefficient of Paved Surfaces Using a Standard Reference Test Tire). This standard was developed by ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials. 2, record 1, English, - peak%20friction%20coefficient
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
peak friction coefficient: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - peak%20friction%20coefficient
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coefficient de frottement maximal
1, record 1, French, coefficient%20de%20frottement%20maximal
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
Rapport entre la valeur maximale de la force de freinage d'un pneumatique d'essai normalisé avant le blocage de la roue et la force verticale simultanée, en phase d'augmentation du couple de freinage [...] 1, record 1, French, - coefficient%20de%20frottement%20maximal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est mesuré conformément à l'ASTM E1337-90 (Méthode d'essai normalisée relative à la détermination du coefficient d'adhérence longitudinale maximal des revêtements routiers en utilisant un pneumatique d'essai de référence normalisé). Cette norme a été préparée par l'ASTM International, organisme anciennement connu sous le nom de «American Society for Testing and Materials». 2, record 1, French, - coefficient%20de%20frottement%20maximal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coefficient de frottement maximal : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - coefficient%20de%20frottement%20maximal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- coeficiente de fricción pico
1, record 1, Spanish, coeficiente%20de%20fricci%C3%B3n%20pico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relación entre el valor máximo de la fuerza de frenado de una llanta de ensayo normalizada, antes del bloqueo de la rueda, y la fuerza vertical simultánea, a medida que se incrementa el torque de frenado [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - coeficiente%20de%20fricci%C3%B3n%20pico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Medida de acuerdo con el procedimiento de la ASTM [Sociedad Estadounidense para Pruebas y Materiales] E 1337-90. 1, record 1, Spanish, - coeficiente%20de%20fricci%C3%B3n%20pico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ASTM, por sus siglas en inglés. 2, record 1, Spanish, - coeficiente%20de%20fricci%C3%B3n%20pico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-05-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- apply torque
1, record 2, English, apply%20torque
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- torque 2, record 2, English, torque
correct, verb
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To tighten by applying the specified torque value. 3, record 2, English, - apply%20torque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Stainless steel bolts and nuts torque to 175 inch pounds. 2, record 2, English, - apply%20torque
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- serrer au couple
1, record 2, French, serrer%20au%20couple
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Boulons et écrous en acier inoxydable serrés au couple de 175 lb. po. 2, record 2, French, - serrer%20au%20couple
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
serrer au couple : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 2, French, - serrer%20au%20couple
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-11-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- control variable
1, record 3, English, control%20variable
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the input variables of a control system, such as motor torque or the opening of a value, which can be varied directly by the operator to maximize some measure of performance of the system. 1, record 3, English, - control%20variable
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- variable de contrôle
1, record 3, French, variable%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas para computación
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- variable de control
1, record 3, Spanish, variable%20de%20control
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-10-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electric Motors
- Electrical Components
- Mechanical Components
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- starter
1, record 4, English, starter
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device(or a group of devices) intended for starting a machine or putting into action electric apparatus by reducing the current or adjusting the torque to the required value during the starting period. 2, record 4, English, - starter
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
starter: term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission and the Canadian Standards Association. 3, record 4, English, - starter
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs électriques
- Composants électrotechniques
- Composants mécaniques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- démarreur
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9marreur
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil (ou ensemble d'appareils) destiné à effectuer le démarrage d'une machine ou la mise en service d'un appareil électrique en modérant le courant ou en ajustant le couple à la valeur voulue pendant la période de démarrage. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9marreur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
démarreur : terme uniformisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale, le CN et l'ACNOR. 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9marreur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Motores eléctricos
- Componentes eléctricos
- Componentes mecánicos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- arranque
1, record 4, Spanish, arranque
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-07-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- two-speed nutrunner
1, record 5, English, two%2Dspeed%20nutrunner
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nutrunner incorporating a speed reduction gear, or second motor, with an automatic tripping device reducing the speed once the torque has reached a certain value. 1, record 5, English, - two%2Dspeed%20nutrunner
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
term standardized by ISO. 2, record 5, English, - two%2Dspeed%20nutrunner
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pneumatic tools and machines vocabulary. 2, record 5, English, - two%2Dspeed%20nutrunner
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- unité de serrage à deux vitesses
1, record 5, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20serrage%20%C3%A0%20deux%20vitesses
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Serreuse comportant une boîte de réduction de vitesse ou un second moteur, à déclenchement automatique réduisant la vitesse dès que le couple résistant a atteint une certaine valeur. 1, record 5, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20serrage%20%C3%A0%20deux%20vitesses
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 5, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20serrage%20%C3%A0%20deux%20vitesses
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie des outils et machines pneumatiques. 2, record 5, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20serrage%20%C3%A0%20deux%20vitesses
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-07-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- static starting torque
1, record 6, English, static%20starting%20torque
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The torque that continues to be developed by the motor in response to an application of fluid pressure when the torque load is sufficient to prevent rotation. 1, record 6, English, - static%20starting%20torque
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The value may depend upon the angular position of the motor shaft. The maximum static starting torque is the value obtained when the angular position of the motor shaft is in the most advantageous location. The minimum static starting torque is the value obtained when the angular position of the motor shaft is in the least advantageous location. 1, record 6, English, - static%20starting%20torque
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
term standardized by ISO - Compressors, pneumatic tools and machines vocabulary. 2, record 6, English, - static%20starting%20torque
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- couple de démarrage statique
1, record 6, French, couple%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage%20statique
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
Couple que le moteur continue de développer en réponse à une application de la pression du fluide, lorsque le couple résistant est suffisant pour empêcher la rotation. 1, record 6, French, - couple%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage%20statique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La valeur peut dépendre de la position angulaire de l'arbre du moteur. Le couple de démarrage statique maximal est la valeur obtenue lorsque la position angulaire de l'arbre du moteur est au point le plus favorable. Le couple de démarrage statique minimal est la valeur obtenue lorsque la position angulaire de l'arbre du moteur est au point le moins favorable. 1, record 6, French, - couple%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage%20statique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
terme normalisé par l'ISO - Compresseurs, outils et machines pneumatiques - vocabulaire. 2, record 6, French, - couple%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage%20statique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-07-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dynamic starting torque
1, record 7, English, dynamic%20starting%20torque
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The peak value of the torque delivered by the output shaft of the pneumatic tool in response to an application of fluid pressure when the torque load is sufficient to prevent rotation. 1, record 7, English, - dynamic%20starting%20torque
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The dynamic starting torque will often be in excess of the static starting torque when lost motion exists between the output shaft of the tool and the driving shaft of the motor, allowing rotation and momentum to develop prior to the application of the torque load to the output shaft. 1, record 7, English, - dynamic%20starting%20torque
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
term standardized by ISO - Compressors, pneumatic tools and machines vocabulary. 2, record 7, English, - dynamic%20starting%20torque
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- couple de démarrage dynamique
1, record 7, French, couple%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage%20dynamique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur de crête du couple développé par l'arbre de sortie de l'outil pneumatique en réponse à l'application de la pression du fluide, lorsque le couple résistant est suffisant pour empêcher la rotation. 1, record 7, French, - couple%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage%20dynamique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le couple de démarrage dynamique sera souvent supérieur au couple de démarrage statique lorsqu'il existe une possibilité de rotation libre entre l'arbre de sortie de l'outil et l'arbre moteur du moteur, permettant le lancement en rotation du moteur et le développement du moment avant l'application du couple résistant sur l'arbre de sortie. 1, record 7, French, - couple%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage%20dynamique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
terme normalisé par l'ISO - Compresseurs, outils et machines pneumatiques - vocabulaire. 2, record 7, French, - couple%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage%20dynamique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-07-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Electric Motors
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- torque control
1, record 8, English, torque%20control
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of control of the motions of a robot driven by electric motors. The torque produced by the motor is treated as an input to the robot joint. The torque value is controlled by the motor current. 2, record 8, English, - torque%20control
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Moteurs électriques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- asservissement de couple
1, record 8, French, asservissement%20de%20couple
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-01-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- basic torque 1, record 9, English, basic%20torque
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The nominal value of the torque on the rotor when at rest, when the meter is under reference conditions and carries basic current at unity power-factor. 1, record 9, English, - basic%20torque
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- couple de base
1, record 9, French, couple%20de%20base
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur nominale du couple à appliquer au rotor pour le maintenir à l'arrêt, pour les conditions de référence, le courant de base et un facteur de puissance égal à l'unité. 1, record 9, French, - couple%20de%20base
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1980-10-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- torque value
1, record 10, English, torque%20value
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Correct torque values must be applied to screws to prevent application of unequal loads to windshield. 1, record 10, English, - torque%20value
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- couple de serrage
1, record 10, French, couple%20de%20serrage
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les couples de serrage [...] qui suivent ne sont à appliquer que si aucune indication de couple de serrage n'est donnée dans les déposes. 1, record 10, French, - couple%20de%20serrage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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