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HIGBEE CUT [1 record]

Record 1 2020-01-16

English

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

A special cut at the beginning of the thread on a hose coupling that provides positive identification of the first thread to eliminate cross-threading.

French

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

Encoche spéciale dont sont munis les filets d'un raccord de tuyau pour indiquer où le filet commence, afin de prévenir la détérioration du filetage.

Spanish

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