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DEADMAN VALVE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-04-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dead-man valve
1, record 1, English, dead%2Dman%20valve
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- deadman valve 2, record 1, English, deadman%20valve
correct
- dead man valve 3, record 1, English, dead%20man%20valve
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The unit's piston is held normally closed by piston spring force until air pressure is applied, usually through a deadman valve. 2, record 1, English, - dead%2Dman%20valve
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Betts Wet-R-Dri Valve is designed for handling liquid, gaseous or dry products, and is available in a variety of sizes and models. This space saving valve is lightweight, easily maintained, and has a positive stop in the open and closed position. Both spring loaded valves provide an immediate and positive shut off. The locking type permits valve to be mechanically held open while the spring loaded type can be used for remote operation or as a dead man valve. 3, record 1, English, - dead%2Dman%20valve
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- robinet de type homme mort
1, record 1, French, robinet%20de%20type%20homme%20mort
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Robinet sur tuyauterie ou sur appareil, sur paroi ou en fond, type homme mort. 1, record 1, French, - robinet%20de%20type%20homme%20mort
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce boîtier «homme mort» est conçu pour le contrôle des fluides dits à risque : lorsque la poignée est relâchée, un système de rappel par ressort refermera automatiquement le robinet, et arrêtera par conséquent le processus d'écoulement du fluide. Ainsi, tout risque potentiel est évité en cas de défaillance humaine. 2, record 1, French, - robinet%20de%20type%20homme%20mort
Record 1, Key term(s)
- robinet homme-mort
- robinet de type homme-mort
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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