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CAPSULE PRESS-ON TWIST-OFF [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-02-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vacuum cap
1, record 1, English, vacuum%20cap
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- vacuum closure 1, record 1, English, vacuum%20closure
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any closure equipped with a liner capable of holding a vacuum. 2, record 1, English, - vacuum%20cap
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are three basic types of vacuum closures: pry-off side-seal; lug; and press-on twist-off. 3, record 1, English, - vacuum%20cap
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although the terms "closure" and "cap" may be seen as different when standing alone, we think they should be recognized as synonyms when properly qualified. 4, record 1, English, - vacuum%20cap
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capsule à vide
1, record 1, French, capsule%20%C3%A0%20vide
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capsule munie d’un joint permettant le bouchage par le vide. 2, record 1, French, - capsule%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les capsules à vide [...] sont conçues pour permettre le bouchage sous vide vapeur et [elles] utilisent des profils de bague spéciaux. Les noms de marque de ces capsules sont entre autres : Omnia, Eurocap, Euro-Twist, Twist-Off, Pry-Off, etc. 3, record 1, French, - capsule%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La capsule «Twist Off» est dotée d’un joint plastique coulé dans le fond et présentant une série de crans [...] Une nouvelle capsule, appelée «Press-On Twist-Off»(soit P. T.), est constituée d’un embouti en fer-blanc muni d’un joint en compound spécial [...] La capsule «Pry Off» est pourvue d’un joint latéral. 3, record 1, French, - capsule%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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