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CAPSULE SURBOUCHAGE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-05-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tinned lead capsule
1, record 1, English, tinned%20lead%20capsule
correct, Great Britain
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tinned lead closure 2, record 1, English, tinned%20lead%20closure
proposal, see observation
- tinned lead cap 2, record 1, English, tinned%20lead%20cap
proposal, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A secondary closure made out of tinned lead that conforms to the primary closure (e.g. cork or stopper cork) and the contours of a wine or alcohol bottle. 2, record 1, English, - tinned%20lead%20capsule
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Top embossing either as blind stamping or with raised parts coloured is possible. Tear off strips or tags can be incorporated. 1, record 1, English, - tinned%20lead%20capsule
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 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. 2, record 1, English, - tinned%20lead%20capsule
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capsule de surbouchage en plomb-étain
1, record 1, French, capsule%20de%20surbouchage%20en%20plomb%2D%C3%A9tain
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- capsule de surbouchage en plomb plaqué étain 2, record 1, French, capsule%20de%20surbouchage%20en%20plomb%20plaqu%C3%A9%20%C3%A9tain
proposal, feminine noun
- cape de surbouchage en plomb-étain 1, record 1, French, cape%20de%20surbouchage%20en%20plomb%2D%C3%A9tain
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capsules en plomb plaqué étain. Elles se présentent sous forme d’un cylindre légèrement conique [...] La partie interne en contact avec le bouchon ainsi que la partie extérieure sont en étain pur, ce qui donne à cette cape de surbouchage une richesse et une qualité certaines. Elle est surtout utilisée pour l’habillage des grands vins, alcools, etc. Souvent pourvue de systèmes spéciaux de déchirage ou de décapsulage, elle se fait en toutes dimensions et teintes, et permet des impressions en relief, particulièrement riches. 3, record 1, French, - capsule%20de%20surbouchage%20en%20plomb%2D%C3%A9tain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Surboucher une bouteille consiste à en coiffer le goulot d’une capsule préfabriquée ou découpée sur la machine [...] Bien entendu le surbouchage [...] complète le bouchage, mais ne le remplace pas; il n’ est effectué qu'après fermeture de la bouteille par un bouchon de liège, métallique, etc. 3, record 1, French, - capsule%20de%20surbouchage%20en%20plomb%2D%C3%A9tain
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-05-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- smooth aluminium foil capsule
1, record 2, English, smooth%20aluminium%20foil%20capsule
correct, see observation, Great Britain
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- smooth aluminium-foil cap 2, record 2, English, smooth%20aluminium%2Dfoil%20cap
correct, Great Britain
- smooth aluminium foil closure 3, record 2, English, smooth%20aluminium%20foil%20closure
proposal, see observation
- smooth aluminum foil closure 3, record 2, English, smooth%20aluminum%20foil%20closure
proposal
- smooth aluminum foil cap 3, record 2, English, smooth%20aluminum%20foil%20cap
proposal, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A secondary closure made out of un-pleated aluminum foil that conforms to the primary closure and also frequently to the contours of a wine or alcohol bottle. 3, record 2, English, - smooth%20aluminium%20foil%20capsule
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The expression "smooth aluminium foil capsule" can be found in the insert placed between pages 16 and 17 of PACKAGING, vol. XLVIII, no. 566, May 1977. 3, record 2, English, - smooth%20aluminium%20foil%20capsule
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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. 3, record 2, English, - smooth%20aluminium%20foil%20capsule
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The term "capsule" is used in Great Britain. 3, record 2, English, - smooth%20aluminium%20foil%20capsule
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- capsule de surbouchage en aluminium collé
1, record 2, French, capsule%20de%20surbouchage%20en%20aluminium%20coll%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- capsule de surbouchage en aluminium lisse 2, record 2, French, capsule%20de%20surbouchage%20en%20aluminium%20lisse
proposal, feminine noun
- cape de surbouchage en aluminium lisse 3, record 2, French, cape%20de%20surbouchage%20en%20aluminium%20lisse
correct, feminine noun
- cape de surbouchage en aluminium collé 4, record 2, French, cape%20de%20surbouchage%20en%20aluminium%20coll%C3%A9
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les capsules métalliques. On distingue cinq grandes catégories :-les capsules en plomb plaqué étain, les capsules en aluminium plissé,-les capsules en aluminium collé,-les capsules en feuille d’aluminium découpées sur machine [...] Capsules en aluminium collé. Plusieurs procédés de fabrication de capsules de surbouchage en aluminium collé ont fait leur apparition : 1. les capsules d’une seule pièce, la tête étant écrasée, 2. la capsule en deux pièces : la tête pourvue d’une pastille est collée à la jupe. 5, record 2, French, - capsule%20de%20surbouchage%20en%20aluminium%20coll%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Surboucher une bouteille consiste à en coiffer le goulot d’une capsule préfabriquée ou découpée sur la machine suivant le cas. Bien entendu, le surbouchage, comme l'indique son nom, complète le bouchage, mais ne le remplace pas; il n’ est effectué qu'après fermeture de la bouteille par un bouchon de liège, métallique, etc. 5, record 2, French, - capsule%20de%20surbouchage%20en%20aluminium%20coll%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Intérieurement, la capsule est enduite d’un mélange d’adhésif facilitant la bonne tenue au verre. 5, record 2, French, - capsule%20de%20surbouchage%20en%20aluminium%20coll%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-05-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- secondary closure
1, record 3, English, secondary%20closure
correct, see observation, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A means to solidly protect or hold in place a primary closure namely, a metal, viscose or cellulose band. 2, record 3, English, - secondary%20closure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There is no precise equivalent that could be found for the translation of "capsule de surbouchage" or "cape de surbouchage". However, besides "secondary closure", the English terms "cap", "capsule" (Great Britain), or "closure" used singly or together with qualifiers (e.g. polyethylene closure, tinned lead capsule, etc.) are most often employed when referring to this concept. 2, record 3, English, - secondary%20closure
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capsule de surbouchage
1, record 3, French, capsule%20de%20surbouchage
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cape de surbouchage 2, record 3, French, cape%20de%20surbouchage
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de fermeture destinée au surbouchage des bouteilles. 3, record 3, French, - capsule%20de%20surbouchage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Surboucher une bouteille consiste à en coiffer le goulot d’une capsule préfabriquée ou découpée sur la machine suivant les cas. Bien entendu, le surbouchage, comme l'indique son nom, complète le bouchage, mais ne le remplace pas; il n’ est effectué qu'après fermeture de la bouteille par un bouchon de liège, métallique, etc. [...] Le surbouchage peut s’effectuer à l'aide de capsules métalliques ou de capsules plastiques. 1, record 3, French, - capsule%20de%20surbouchage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-05-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- deep skirted closure
1, record 4, English, deep%20skirted%20closure
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- deep skirted capsule 2, record 4, English, deep%20skirted%20capsule
correct, Great Britain
- deep skirted cap 2, record 4, English, deep%20skirted%20cap
correct, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A secondary closure for wine and alcohol bottles, provided with a long skirt making them more decorative. 3, record 4, English, - deep%20skirted%20closure
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The vertical wall of a closure cap below the shoulder is referred to as a skirt. 2, record 4, English, - deep%20skirted%20closure
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 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. 2, record 4, English, - deep%20skirted%20closure
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- capsule à longue jupe
1, record 4, French, capsule%20%C3%A0%20longue%20jupe
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- capsule à jupe longue 2, record 4, French, capsule%20%C3%A0%20jupe%20longue
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capsule pour vins et spiritueux habillant très bas le col des bouteilles. 3, record 4, French, - capsule%20%C3%A0%20longue%20jupe
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capsule Stelcap, capsule Supalu et capsule Aluquick jupe longue [...] Il s’agit [...] de capsules spéciales à vis [...] fabriquées à partir de plaques d’aluminium de 25/100 embouti. La partie supérieure de cet embouti, filetée sur la bague à vis du récipient après compression du joint, se détache, au dévissage, de la partie inférieure. Quant à cette dernière, qui est très importante, elle habille, en descendant très bas, le col de la bouteille dont elle reste solidaire après ouverture. Elle est donc bien également une capsule de surbouchage. 2, record 4, French, - capsule%20%C3%A0%20longue%20jupe
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
De nos jours, on dénote aussi l’emploi de capsules à jupe longue faites à base de matières plastiques (polychlorure de vinyle, polyéthylène, etc.). 4, record 4, French, - capsule%20%C3%A0%20longue%20jupe
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-05-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pleated aluminium foil capsule
1, record 5, English, pleated%20aluminium%20foil%20capsule
correct, Great Britain
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- pleated aluminium foil closure 1, record 5, English, pleated%20aluminium%20foil%20closure
correct, see observation
- pleated aluminum foil closure 2, record 5, English, pleated%20aluminum%20foil%20closure
proposal, see observation
- pleated aluminum foil cap 2, record 5, English, pleated%20aluminum%20foil%20cap
proposal, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A secondary closure made out of pleated aluminum foil that conforms to the primary closure (e.g. cork or stopper cork) and the contours of a wine or alcohol bottle. 2, record 5, English, - pleated%20aluminium%20foil%20capsule
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pleated aluminium foil closures in metallic and plain lacquer finishes, with top stamped and screen process printed decoration are available in a variety of diameter and skirt depths. 1, record 5, English, - pleated%20aluminium%20foil%20capsule
Record number: 5, 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. 2, record 5, English, - pleated%20aluminium%20foil%20capsule
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- capsule de surbouchage en aluminium plissé
1, record 5, French, capsule%20de%20surbouchage%20en%20aluminium%20pliss%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- cape de surbouchage en aluminium plissé 2, record 5, French, cape%20de%20surbouchage%20en%20aluminium%20pliss%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elles se présentent sous forme d’un cylindre légèrement conique (...) les parois du cylindre sont plissées, car l’aluminium n’étant pas un métal souple comme le plomb, il est à craindre que si elles étaient lisses, elles n’épousent pas correctement les profils de verrerie et se chiffonnent. (...) Intérieurement, la capsule est enduite d’un mélange d’adhésif facilitant la bonne tenue au verre. 1, record 5, French, - capsule%20de%20surbouchage%20en%20aluminium%20pliss%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Surboucher une bouteille consiste à en coiffer le goulot d’une capsule préfabriquée ou découpée sur la machine(...) Bien entendu, le surbouchage(...) complète le bouchage, mais ne le remplace pas; il n’ est effectué qu'après fermeture de la bouteille par un bouchon de liège, métallique, etc. 1, record 5, French, - capsule%20de%20surbouchage%20en%20aluminium%20pliss%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-08-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ciel
1, record 6, French, ciel
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie supérieure d’une capsule de surbouchage des bouteilles. 1, record 6, French, - ciel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Surboucher une bouteille consiste à en coiffer le goulot d’une capsule préfabriquée ou découpée sur la machine suivant le cas. Bien entendu, le surbouchage, comme l'indique son nom, complète le bouchage, mais ne le remplace pas; il n’ est effectué qu'après fermeture de la bouteille par un bouchon de liège, métallique, etc. 2, record 6, French, - ciel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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