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ANGLE LAY [3 records]

Record 1 2016-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ropemaking
DEF

The angle of inclination formed by the strands with the axis of the rope. It may be expressed by its tangent (ratio of the product of diameter and [pi] to the lay).

OBS

angle of lay: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Corderie
DEF

Angle d'inclinaison formé par les torons avec l'axe du cordage. Il peut être exprimé par sa tangente (rapport du produit de diamètre par [pi] au pas).

OBS

angle de commettage : terme et définition normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Plastic Materials
  • Manufactured Products (Rubber)
DEF

The acute angle between any strand of the braid and a line parallel to the axis of the hose. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

angle of braid; angle of lay: terms standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • braid angle
  • lay angle

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Matières plastiques
  • Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
DEF

Angle aigu formé par un élément de l'armature et une ligne parallèle à l'axe du tuyau. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

angle de tressage; angle de pose : termes normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 3 2001-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Ropemaking
DEF

In cordage, the angle formed by strands wrapping the core and the axis of the cordage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Corderie

Spanish

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