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WASHER HEAD [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-07-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- external-tooth lock-washer
1, record 1, English, external%2Dtooth%20lock%2Dwasher
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- external tooth lock washer 2, record 1, English, external%20tooth%20lock%20washer
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An external tooth lock washer has teeth that extend radially outward to bite into the bearing surface. Like internal tooth lock washers, they are designed to prevent a nut or bolt head from loosening with the strut action of the teeth. They work best with larger screw or bolt heads. External tooth lock washers provide maximum torsional resistance. 2, record 1, English, - external%2Dtooth%20lock%2Dwasher
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
external-tooth lock-washer: designation officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 1, English, - external%2Dtooth%20lock%2Dwasher
Record 1, Key term(s)
- external-tooth lockwasher
- external tooth lockwasher
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rondelle à denture extérieure
1, record 1, French, rondelle%20%C3%A0%20denture%20ext%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rondelle éventail 1, record 1, French, rondelle%20%C3%A9ventail
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- rondelle de sécurité à crans extérieurs 2, record 1, French, rondelle%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20crans%20ext%C3%A9rieurs
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rondelle à denture extérieure; rondelle éventail : désignations uniformisées par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - rondelle%20%C3%A0%20denture%20ext%C3%A9rieure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos de empalme (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- arandela de abanico
1, record 1, Spanish, arandela%20de%20abanico
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la arandela contribuye a asegurar la inmovilidad relativa de las dos piezas entre las que se interpone, una de las cuales es generalmente una tuerca. Las arandelas, empleadas con dicho fin, suelen tener formas especiales apropiadas para frenar o imposibilitar el desenroscamiento de las tuercas: arandela de muelle [...]; arandela cónica; arandela de abanico, etc. 1, record 1, Spanish, - arandela%20de%20abanico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-04-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Switchgear (Rail Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fibre insulation kit 1, record 2, English, fibre%20insulation%20kit
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- fibre insulation set 1, record 2, English, fibre%20insulation%20set
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
End use : for insulated joint 01-43-004 Replacement fibre kit(items 2 to 6) 2-base piece-fibre 3-head piece-fibre 4-end post-fibre 5-washer plate-fibre 6-bushing-fibre. 1, record 2, English, - fibre%20insulation%20kit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ensemble isolation en fibre
1, record 2, French, ensemble%20isolation%20en%20fibre
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sur le modèle de «ensemble réparation». 1, record 2, French, - ensemble%20isolation%20en%20fibre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-09-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- headlamp washer
1, record 3, English, headlamp%20washer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- headlight washer 2, record 3, English, headlight%20washer
correct
- headlight washer system 3, record 3, English, headlight%20washer%20system
correct
- headlamp washer system 4, record 3, English, headlamp%20washer%20system
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A power wash [that] sprays cleansing fluid onto your head lights under 40-psi pressure to scrub them clean. 5, record 3, English, - headlamp%20washer
Record 3, Key term(s)
- head light washer system
- head lamp washer system
- head light washer
- head lamp washer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lave-phares
1, record 3, French, lave%2Dphares
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- lave-phare 2, record 3, French, lave%2Dphare
correct, masculine noun
- système de lave-phares 3, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20lave%2Dphares
correct, masculine noun
- système de lave-phare 4, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20lave%2Dphare
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les lave-phares commandés de l'intérieur chassent la saleté accumulée sur les phares [à l'aide d'un jet de liquide nettoyant sous pression] et contribuent à maintenir la visibilité. 1, record 3, French, - lave%2Dphares
Record 3, Key term(s)
- lave phare
- lave phares
- système de lave phare
- système de lave phares
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Accesorios para vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- lavafaros
1, record 3, Spanish, lavafaros
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- limpiafaros 1, record 3, Spanish, limpiafaros
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-03-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hex washer head
1, record 4, English, hex%20washer%20head
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- hexagon washer head 1, record 4, English, hexagon%20washer%20head
correct
- hexagonal washer head 2, record 4, English, hexagonal%20washer%20head
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hex head with an integral, formed washer at the base of the hexagon. 1, record 4, English, - hex%20washer%20head
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The washer diameter may be equal to or greater than the width across the corners. 1, record 4, English, - hex%20washer%20head
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tête hexagonale à embase
1, record 4, French, t%C3%AAte%20hexagonale%20%C3%A0%20embase
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-03-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- washer head screw
1, record 5, English, washer%20head%20screw
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vis à tête à embase
1, record 5, French, vis%20%C3%A0%20t%C3%AAte%20%C3%A0%20embase
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-03-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- washer head
1, record 6, English, washer%20head
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tête à embase
1, record 6, French, t%C3%AAte%20%C3%A0%20embase
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-03-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hex washer head screw
1, record 7, English, hex%20washer%20head%20screw
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- vis à tête hexagonale à embase
1, record 7, French, vis%20%C3%A0%20t%C3%AAte%20hexagonale%20%C3%A0%20embase
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-03-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hex washer head machine screw
1, record 8, English, hex%20washer%20head%20machine%20screw
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- vis à métaux à tête hexagonale à embase
1, record 8, French, vis%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9taux%20%C3%A0%20t%C3%AAte%20hexagonale%20%C3%A0%20embase
correct, feminine 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 1994-05-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- head with washer face
1, record 9, English, head%20with%20washer%20face
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- washer face head 2, record 9, English, washer%20face%20head
proposal
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
head with washer face : Term standardized by ISO. 2, record 9, English, - head%20with%20washer%20face
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tête à collerette
1, record 9, French, t%C3%AAte%20%C3%A0%20collerette
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tête à collerette : Terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 9, French, - t%C3%AAte%20%C3%A0%20collerette
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-05-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Metal Fasteners
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- holding strength 1, record 10, English, holding%20strength
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The metal washer guides increase the bearing area of the fastener head, giving it greater holding strength. 1, record 10, English, - holding%20strength
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Clouterie et visserie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- force d'ancrage
1, record 10, French, force%20d%27ancrage
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La rondelle métallique augmente la surface portante de la tête de l'attache, lui donnant ainsi une meilleure force d'ancrage. 1, record 10, French, - force%20d%27ancrage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-10-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
- Electrical Domestic Appliances
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- laundry pump switch 1, record 11, English, laundry%20pump%20switch
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The purpose of this switch is to avoid overflowing the laundry tub when the automatic washer is discharging its water. The switch is installed on the drain line between the laundry tub and laundry pump. Head pressure from the laundry tub activates the switch. Simultaneously a flow of water forming a loop from the pressure side of the pump through the switch bowl and returning to the pump intake keeps the switch contacts closed.(Pump runs continuously). When the laundry tub is completely empty the pump suction line takes in air. This pocket of air travels through the pump and through the return pressure loop. When the air enters the switch bowl, the pressure gives way to the pump suction side, thus pulling the switch contacts open(pump shuts off). 1, record 11, English, - laundry%20pump%20switch
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
- Appareillage électrique domestique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- interrupteur de pompe de laverie
1, record 11, French, interrupteur%20de%20pompe%20de%20laverie
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1987-02-02
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- preload indicating washer
1, record 12, English, preload%20indicating%20washer
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- PLI washer 1, record 12, English, PLI%20washer
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Preload indicating(PLI) washers consist of two concentric steel rings sandwiched between two close-tolerance washers that are heat treated to a minimum of 160, 000 psi and placed between the material and the nut, or under the bolt head, and become a permanent part of the installation. As the nut is tightened, it compresses the inner washer which is thicker than the outer washer, until the outer washer cannot be moved. This is the desired preload of the bolt. 2, record 12, English, - preload%20indicating%20washer
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- rondelle PLI
1, record 12, French, rondelle%20PLI
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rondelle PLI : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 12, French, - rondelle%20PLI
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1983-10-01
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- head lock washer
1, record 13, English, head%20lock%20washer
officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Norme CN 12-9 1, record 13, English, - head%20lock%20washer
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Uniformisé CN 1, record 13, English, - head%20lock%20washer
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- rondelle à ressort côté tête
1, record 13, French, rondelle%20%C3%A0%20ressort%20c%C3%B4t%C3%A9%20t%C3%AAte
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sur le modèle : head washer : plaquette côté tête lock washer : rondelle à ressort (VOCAB 52). 1, record 13, French, - rondelle%20%C3%A0%20ressort%20c%C3%B4t%C3%A9%20t%C3%AAte
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CN. 1, record 13, French, - rondelle%20%C3%A0%20ressort%20c%C3%B4t%C3%A9%20t%C3%AAte
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1983-08-31
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mining Equipment and Tools
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Rheolaveur system
1, record 14, English, Rheolaveur%20system
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- Rheolaveur 2, record 14, English, Rheolaveur
correct
- launder washer 1, record 14, English, launder%20washer
correct
- Rheolaveur washer 1, record 14, English, Rheolaveur%20washer
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A washer in which the raw coal and water is fed into the head of an inclined trough equipped with openings in the bottom for the discharge of the heavy, high-ash material, the lighter coal being discharged with the bulk of the water at the far end of the trough. 1, record 14, English, - Rheolaveur%20system
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Rheolaveur has declined in popularity. 1, record 14, English, - Rheolaveur%20system
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- rhéolaveur
1, record 14, French, rh%C3%A9olaveur
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couloir de lavage gravimétrique à soutirage continu, peu usité de nos jours. 2, record 14, French, - rh%C3%A9olaveur
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les rhéolaveurs séparent également par sédimentation le charbon du schiste ; la pulpe est très chargée, c'est donc presque une séparation par densités qui se fait. 3, record 14, French, - rh%C3%A9olaveur
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1981-02-26
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- round washer slotted head 1, record 15, English, round%20washer%20slotted%20head
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- tête bombée fendue à embase 1, record 15, French, t%C3%AAte%20bomb%C3%A9e%20fendue%20%C3%A0%20embase
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1981-02-26
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- hex washer slotted head 1, record 16, English, hex%20washer%20slotted%20head
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- tête bombée fendue à embase hexagonale 1, record 16, French, t%C3%AAte%20bomb%C3%A9e%20fendue%20%C3%A0%20embase%20hexagonale
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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