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TENSION ROLLER [3 records]

Record 1 1997-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Machines and Equipment
  • Lithography, Offset Printing and Collotype
DEF

On web presses, a weighted or spring-loaded roller in contact with the web to compensate for uneven tension.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
  • Lithographie, offset et phototypie
DEF

Sur la rotative alimentée de papier en bobine, rouleau qui, tout au long de l'impression, assure une égale tension du papier.

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cycling
DEF

Bottom of the two rear derailleur idler wheels. This wheel keeps correct tension on the chain.

CONT

Chain at top goes around front of jockey wheel. Chain at bottom goes around rear of tension wheel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cyclisme
DEF

Roulement incorporé au dérailleur pour faciliter le passage de la chaîne.

CONT

la roulette inférieure tend la chaîne pendant le pédalage et au cours du changement de vitesse.

Spanish

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Record 3 1989-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Television (Radioelectricity)
  • Television Arts

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télévision (Radioélectricité)
  • Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
DEF

Dans un magnétoscope, galet maintenant la bande tendue, contribuant de ce fait à lui assurer un défilement régulier.

Spanish

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