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DECKLE [14 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- deckle
1, record 1, English, deckle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
deckle: an item in the "Papermaking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 1, English, - deckle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couverte
1, record 1, French, couverte
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couverte : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement pour la fabrication du papier» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 1, French, - couverte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-06-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- deckle-edge paper
1, record 2, English, deckle%2Dedge%20paper
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- deckle edge paper 2, record 2, English, deckle%20edge%20paper
correct
- deckle-edged paper 3, record 2, English, deckle%2Dedged%20paper
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paper with rough, uneven feathery edges produced by causing pulp to flow between the frame and deckle ... of the mould. 4, record 2, English, - deckle%2Dedge%20paper
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Art on deckle edge paper is often float-mounted so that the irregular edges can be viewed. 2, record 2, English, - deckle%2Dedge%20paper
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
deckle: a rubber dam that determines the width of the paper. 4, record 2, English, - deckle%2Dedge%20paper
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- papier barbé
1, record 2, French, papier%20barb%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Papier [non rogné] dont les bords rappellent les barbes d'une plume [...] obtenu par l'infiltration de la pâte sous la courroie-guide ou en dirigeant de petits jets d'eau sur la feuille de pâte humide. 2, record 2, French, - papier%20barb%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de papel
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- papel de barba
1, record 2, Spanish, papel%20de%20barba
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Papel] que no ha sido recortado y conserva sus bordes irregulares. 1, record 2, Spanish, - papel%20de%20barba
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
- Photoengraving
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- deckle edge
1, record 3, English, deckle%20edge
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The untrimmed feather edge of a sheet of paper formed where the pulp flows against the deckle. This edge may also be produced by means of a jet of water or of air. 1, record 3, English, - deckle%20edge
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Generally speaking, a handmade sheet has four deckle edges and machine-made sheet has one or two. 1, record 3, English, - deckle%20edge
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
- Photogravure
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bord frangé
1, record 3, French, bord%20frang%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- barbe 2, record 3, French, barbe
feminine noun
- ivresse 2, record 3, French, ivresse
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bord de papier ne présentant pas une coupe franche. 2, record 3, French, - bord%20frang%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque des fibres émargent du bord irrégulier de la feuille, on dit qu'il est frangé; ou encore, lorsqu'il est non rogné. Il provient, sur la machine à papier, de l'action de jet d'eau ou d'air [...] 3, record 3, French, - bord%20frang%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-11-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Rives paper
1, record 4, English, Rives%20paper
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... From that collaboration emerged a luxury sketchbook of 10 etchings each. These sketchbooks were published on Japanese paper, Rives paper, in black and also in sepia. 1, record 4, English, - Rives%20paper
Record 4, Key term(s)
- deckle edge
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- papier de Rives
1, record 4, French, papier%20de%20Rives
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- papier Rives 2, record 4, French, papier%20Rives
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Papier fabriqué à Rives en Isère reconnu pour sa pureté et destiné aux éditions de luxe. 3, record 4, French, - papier%20de%20Rives
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces albums furent édités sur papier Japon et sur papier Rives, en noir et également en sépia. 2, record 4, French, - papier%20de%20Rives
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-09-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Papermaking Machines
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- deckle position 1, record 5, English, deckle%20position
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
This refers to the relative position of a roll in a set cut from a jumbo roll. Normally, the roll nearest the work side of the paper machine has the lowest number. 1, record 5, English, - deckle%20position
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Machines à papier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- position du rouleau
1, record 5, French, position%20du%20rouleau
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position relative d'un rouleau coupé d'une bobine-mère. Le numérotage des rouleaux se fait, en général, à partir du côté opérateur de la machine à papier. 1, record 5, French, - position%20du%20rouleau
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-04-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Papermaking Machines
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- deckle board
1, record 6, English, deckle%20board
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
deckle edge: The untrimmed feather edge of a sheet of paper formed where the pulp flows against the deckle. 2, record 6, English, - deckle%20board
Record 6, Key term(s)
- deckle-edged board
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Machines à papier
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- réglette de bordure
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9glette%20de%20bordure
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- règle latérale 2, record 6, French, r%C3%A8gle%20lat%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
- réglette 3, record 6, French, r%C3%A9glette
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif d'une table plate de fabrication maintenant latéralement la pâte sur la toile au début de l'égouttage. 4, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9glette%20de%20bordure
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour «règle latérale», voir l'article 8.3.8.1. dans CTD-1, vol. 1. 5, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9glette%20de%20bordure
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pour «réglette de bordure», voir l'entrée «courroie-guide» dans LAROG. 5, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9glette%20de%20bordure
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-04-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chutes, Spouts and Conveyors
- Papermaking Machines
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- deckle strap
1, record 7, English, deckle%20strap
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Endless, rubber-based belts which lie on the side edges of the paper machine wet-end wire and move along with it to retain the fiber slurry and prevent spillover. 2, record 7, English, - deckle%20strap
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Convoyeurs et goulottes (Manutention)
- Machines à papier
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- courroie-guide
1, record 7, French, courroie%2Dguide
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courroie sans fin se déplaçant sur la toile d'une table plate pour maintenir latéralement la pâte au début de l'égouttage. 2, record 7, French, - courroie%2Dguide
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les machines lentes et anciennes utilisent des «courroies-guides» composées de bandes épaisses sans fin en caoutchouc qui reposent sur les bords de la toile et tournent avec elles. 3, record 7, French, - courroie%2Dguide
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir l'article 8.3.8.1 dans CTD-1, vol. 1. 4, record 7, French, - courroie%2Dguide
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1989-11-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Pulp and Paper
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- maximum deckle
1, record 8, English, maximum%20deckle
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The greatest practicable width of the wet web as it leaves the forming zone. 1, record 8, English, - maximum%20deckle
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This term has been standardized by ISO. 2, record 8, English, - maximum%20deckle
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pâtes et papier
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- largeur de toile utile
1, record 8, French, largeur%20de%20toile%20utile
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Largeur maximale possible de la bande lorsque celle-ci quitte la zone de formation. 2, record 8, French, - largeur%20de%20toile%20utile
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 3, record 8, French, - largeur%20de%20toile%20utile
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-09-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Pulp and Paper
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- machine deckle
1, record 9, English, machine%20deckle
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The overall width of the wet web as it leaves the forming zone. 1, record 9, English, - machine%20deckle
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sometimes used incorrectly in English to indicate the width of the web at the dry end of the machine. 1, record 9, English, - machine%20deckle
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This term has been standardized by ISO. 2, record 9, English, - machine%20deckle
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pâtes et papier
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- largeur de toile utilisée
1, record 9, French, largeur%20de%20toile%20utilis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Largeur de la bande humide lorsque celle-ci quitte la zone de formation. 2, record 9, French, - largeur%20de%20toile%20utilis%C3%A9e
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 3, record 9, French, - largeur%20de%20toile%20utilis%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-09-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Pulp and Paper
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- machine fill
1, record 10, English, machine%20fill
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- deckle 2, record 10, English, deckle
avoid, see observation
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Actual width of a paper or board machine taken up by a particular making. Ideally this should closely approach the maximum trimmed machine width. 2, record 10, English, - machine%20fill
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In English the word "deckle" is sometimes used incorrectly for "machine fill". 2, record 10, English, - machine%20fill
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "machine fill" has been standardized by ISO. 3, record 10, English, - machine%20fill
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pâtes et papier
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- largeur utile d'une machine à papier ou à carton
1, record 10, French, largeur%20utile%20d%27une%20machine%20%C3%A0%20papier%20ou%20%C3%A0%20carton
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- largeur rognée de la machine 1, record 10, French, largeur%20rogn%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20machine
feminine noun, standardized
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Largeur réelle occupée par une fabrication donnée sur une machine à papier ou à carton. Dans les meilleures conditions, elle devrait se rapprocher étroitement de la largeur rognée maximale de la machine. 1, record 10, French, - largeur%20utile%20d%27une%20machine%20%C3%A0%20papier%20ou%20%C3%A0%20carton
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'AFNOR a exprimé cette notion, tout en la normalisant, sous l'appellation "largeur utile d'une machine à papier". Pour sa part l'ISO a normalisé "largeur utile d'une machine à papier ou à carton" et "largeur rognée de la machine". 2, record 10, French, - largeur%20utile%20d%27une%20machine%20%C3%A0%20papier%20ou%20%C3%A0%20carton
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1989-08-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Pulp and Paper
- Papermaking Machines
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- deckle boards
1, record 11, English, deckle%20boards
correct, plural, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stationary equipment for retaining laterally the stock on the wire during the early part of drainage. This equipment can be adjusted laterally to obtain the required width of the web on the fourdrinier former. 1, record 11, English, - deckle%20boards
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This term has been standardized by ISO. 2, record 11, English, - deckle%20boards
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pâtes et papier
- Machines à papier
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- règles et réglettes de bordure
1, record 11, French, r%C3%A8gles%20et%20r%C3%A9glettes%20de%20bordure
feminine noun, plural, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositifs maintenant latéralement la pâte sur la toile au début de l'égouttage et que l'on peut déplacer latéralement pour obtenir la largeur voulue de la bande sur la table plate. 2, record 11, French, - r%C3%A8gles%20et%20r%C3%A9glettes%20de%20bordure
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce syntagme a été normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 3, record 11, French, - r%C3%A8gles%20et%20r%C3%A9glettes%20de%20bordure
Record 11, Key term(s)
- règles de bordure
- réglettes de bordure
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1989-08-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Pulp and Paper
- Papermaking Machines
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- deckle of suction box
1, record 12, English, deckle%20of%20suction%20box
correct, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- deckle block 2, record 12, English, deckle%20block
- end deckle 3, record 12, English, end%20deckle
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stationary equipment used inside suction boxes on the paper or board machine to restrict the suction area to the width of the wet web. This equipment can be adjusted laterally to conform to the width of the web. 1, record 12, English, - deckle%20of%20suction%20box
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "deckle of suction box" has been standardized by ISO. 4, record 12, English, - deckle%20of%20suction%20box
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Pâtes et papier
- Machines à papier
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- tiroir
1, record 12, French, tiroir
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositifs utilisés à l'intérieur des caisses aspirantes de la machine à papier ou à carton pour limiter la zone d'aspiration à la largeur de la bande humide. Ces dispositifs peuvent être déplacés latéralement pour correspondre à la largeur de la bande. 2, record 12, French, - tiroir
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 3, record 12, French, - tiroir
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1989-08-17
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Pulp and Paper
- Papermaking Machines
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- deckle frame
1, record 13, English, deckle%20frame
correct, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A removable rectangular frame which fits on the wire mould used in handmade paper manufacture to prevent the stock running off the mould. 1, record 13, English, - deckle%20frame
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This term has been standardized by ISO. 2, record 13, English, - deckle%20frame
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Pâtes et papier
- Machines à papier
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- couverte
1, record 13, French, couverte
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cadre rectangulaire amovible s'adaptant sur la forme utilisée dans la fabrication manuelle du papier pour empêcher la pâte de déborder de la forme. 2, record 13, French, - couverte
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce terme a été normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 3, record 13, French, - couverte
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1981-07-16
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Plywood
- Natural Construction Materials
- Wood Products
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- deckle frame 1, record 14, English, deckle%20frame
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Contreplaqués
- Matériaux de construction naturels
- Produits du bois
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- cadre de moulage 1, record 14, French, cadre%20de%20moulage
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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