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AIR-OPERATED PUMP [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-12-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Volumetric Pumps
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- air-operated pump 1, record 1, English, air%2Doperated%20pump
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This usually implies a machine resembling a direct-acting reciprocating steam pump, but using air in the motive cylinder instead of steam. 1, record 1, English, - air%2Doperated%20pump
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pompes volumétriques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pompe à air comprimé
1, record 1, French, pompe%20%C3%A0%20air%20comprim%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Annonce publicitaire de la C.E.I.S. 1, record 1, French, - pompe%20%C3%A0%20air%20comprim%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Food Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- air-operated double diaphragm pump
1, record 2, English, air%2Doperated%20double%20diaphragm%20pump
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Having a constant supply of product can also be a problem for some pumps. By contrast, an air-operated double diaphragm pump can run dry without damage; such pumps can handle high-solids content materials, as well as viscous products like peanut butter or honey. One firm's pumps handle solids up to 2 3/4 in. round and noodles up to 7 inches long. Additionally, the pumps operate without seals. 1, record 2, English, - air%2Doperated%20double%20diaphragm%20pump
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pompe à double membrane pneumatique
1, record 2, French, pompe%20%C3%A0%20double%20membrane%20pneumatique
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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