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SUPPORT AIR COMPRIME [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Glues and Adhesives (Industries)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mechanical surface preparation
1, record 1, English, mechanical%20surface%20preparation
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The production of surfaces suitable or more suitable for adhesive bonding by mechanical means. 1, record 1, English, - mechanical%20surface%20preparation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depending on the materials to be bonded, different mechanical treatments are used: metals can be scarified, i.e. many scars or scratches are made in the adherend surface; metals can also be grit-blasted with natural or artificial grit or shot which is projected onto the surface by compressed air or other means for controlled cleaning and roughening; metals, plastics and leather can be roughened with a wire brush; metals can be scoured with an abrasive and a liquid (water), rubber vulcanizates by abrasive paper or cloth without the use of a liquid. 1, record 1, English, - mechanical%20surface%20preparation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mechanical surface preparation: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - mechanical%20surface%20preparation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Colles et adhésifs (Industries)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- préparation mécanique de surface
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9paration%20m%C3%A9canique%20de%20surface
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Production de surfaces adaptées ou plus adaptées au collage par des moyens mécaniques. 1, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9paration%20m%C3%A9canique%20de%20surface
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En fonction des matériaux à coller, différents traitements mécaniques sont utilisés : les métaux peuvent être scarifiés, c'est-à-dire que de nombreuses ébréchures ou rayures sont pratiquées sur la surface d’un support; les métaux peuvent également être décapés avec du sable naturel ou artificiel, ou de la grenaille qui est projetée sur la surface par de l'air comprimé ou d’autres moyens pour obtenir un nettoyage et une rugosité contrôlés; les métaux, les plastiques et les cuirs peuvent être dépolis à la brosse métallique; les métaux peuvent être décapés avec un abrasif et un liquide(eau), le caoutchouc est vulcanisé par un papier abrasif ou un chiffon sans liquide. 1, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9paration%20m%C3%A9canique%20de%20surface
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
préparation mécanique de surface : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9paration%20m%C3%A9canique%20de%20surface
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1982-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- drainage 1, record 2, English, drainage
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cannon washing (Degrémont patent). ... an air cushion is formed at the top of the filter; then, with the filter isolated, compressed air is forced under the plate supporting the candles. ... the water travels from the inside to the outside of the candles at very high speed. This Cannon effect instantaneously detaches all the deposits, which fall to the bottom of the filter. The operation is completed by drainage. 1, record 2, English, - drainage
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Traitement des eaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vidange
1, record 2, French, vidange
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lavage Cannon(brevet Degrémont). On crée [...] un matelas d’air à la partie supérieure du filtre puis, celui-ci étant isolé, on injecte de l'air comprimé sous la plaque support des bougies. [...] l'eau passe de l'intérieur à l'extérieur des bougies à très grande vitesse. Cet effet Cannon détache brutalement et instantanément tous les dépôts qui tombent en fond de filtre. On termine par une vidange. 1, record 2, French, - vidange
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1982-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Cannon washing
1, record 3, English, Cannon%20washing
trademark
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cannon washing (Degrémont patent). ... an air cushion is formed at the top of the filter; then, with the filter isolated, compressed air is forced under the plate supporting the candles. ... the water travels from the inside to the outside of the candles at very high speed. This Cannon effect instantaneously detaches all the deposits, which fall to the bottom of the filter. The operation is completed by drainage. 1, record 3, English, - Cannon%20washing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lavage Cannon
1, record 3, French, lavage%20Cannon
correct, trademark
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lavage Cannon(brevet Degrémont). On crée [...] un matelas d’air à la partie supérieure du filtre puis, celui-ci étant isolé, on injecte de l'air comprimé sous la plaque support des bougies. [...] l'eau passe de l'intérieur à l'extérieur des bougies à très grande vitesse. Cet effet Cannon détache brutalement et instantanément tous les dépôts qui tombent en fond de filtre. On termine par une vidange. 1, record 3, French, - lavage%20Cannon
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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