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PGT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-09-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pistol grip tool
1, record 1, English, pistol%20grip%20tool
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PGT 1, record 1, English, PGT
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Pistol Grip Tool (PGT) is the primary power tool for the Hubble Space Telescope and International Space Station operations. [This] self-contained, computer controlled, and battery powered 3/8 inch drive pistol grip style power tool [is] programmable on-orbit or on the ground for speed, torque, and revolutions settings. [It] interfaces with many types of mechanisms and fastener types. [It is an] Integral Multiple Setting Torque Limiter (MTL) [and has] an EVA changeable battery[,] a separate manual ratchet and motorized torque modes[,] a LED Matrix readout of tool functions. [It's] modular construction [allows] for ease of new technology integration. Torque settings range from 0.7 to 25.0 ft-lbs in motorized mode, and up to 38.00 fr-lbs in manual mode. The MTL torque setting range from 2.0 to 40.0 fr-lbs and above. Speed settings range from 5 to 60 RPM. Revolutions count settings range from 0.01 to 999 turns. The battery [is] sized to provide full 25.0 ft-lb torque on 80 fasteners. 1, record 1, English, - pistol%20grip%20tool
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pistol grip tool; PGT: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 2, record 1, English, - pistol%20grip%20tool
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pistolet de serrage programmable
1, record 1, French, pistolet%20de%20serrage%20programmable
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PGT 1, record 1, French, PGT
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pistolet de serrage programmable; PGT : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale(GTTSSI). 1, record 1, French, - pistolet%20de%20serrage%20programmable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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