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COUSSINET FROTTEMENT [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-04-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- seize
1, record 1, English, seize
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Of a machine or mechanism: To stick, jam, or lock fast. 2, record 1, English, - seize
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Besides the wear caused by metal-to-metal contact and the resultant high frictional heat, the aluminum bearing can seize to the shaft. 3, record 1, English, - seize
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gripper
1, record 1, French, gripper
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Provoquer un arrêt dans un mécanisme par défaut de graissage. 2, record 1, French, - gripper
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Outre l'usure provoquée par le contact métal sur métal et la surchauffe due au frottement qui en résulte, le coussinet en aluminium risque de gripper sur la soie de vilebrequin. 3, record 1, French, - gripper
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gripper : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 4, record 1, French, - gripper
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
- Lubrication Technology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- main bearing lining 1, record 2, English, main%20bearing%20lining
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A bearing is a relatively inexpensive replaceable wear surface, which reduces friction between rotating shafts and fixed housings. The intent is for bearings to protect more expensive parts, of an engine such as the crankshaft and camshaft as well as the engine block and connecting rods. In addition, bearings must also support the moving parts. This requires that bearings be capable of withstanding very high loads which are constantly changing in magnitude and direction. These are commonly referred to as cyclic loads which may eventually result in bearing lining fatigue or flaking if the bearing material does not have adequate fatigue strength. 2, record 2, English, - main%20bearing%20lining
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
- Tribologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coussinet du palier principal
1, record 2, French, coussinet%20du%20palier%20principal
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coussinet : Douille cylindrique, généralement en bronze, parfois garnie de métal antifriction, qui permet, après un frottement doux, la rotation de l'axe qu'elle supporte.(Les coussinets sont souvent composés de deux ou plusieurs pièces, celles-ci pouvant éventuellement être rapprochées les unes des autres par le serrage d’écrous, afin de compenser l'usure résultant du frottement.) 2, record 2, French, - coussinet%20du%20palier%20principal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
palier : Organe servant à supporter et à guider un arbre tournant. [...] Le palier lisse le plus simple est constitué par un corps en fonte portant une semelle de fixation parallèle à l’axe de l’arbre; [...] Les surfaces servant d’appui à l’arbre sont constituées par deux coussinets en fonte douce ou en bronze, généralement recouverts d’alliage antifriction. 2, record 2, French, - coussinet%20du%20palier%20principal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le moteur à induit plat. [...] l’induit n’est à palier que d’un côté, ainsi le collecteur ne s’encrasse pas. le coussinet du palier est composé de métal aggloméré et de ce fait ne nécessite pas de lubrification. 3, record 2, French, - coussinet%20du%20palier%20principal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-10-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rolling resistance 1, record 3, English, rolling%20resistance
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- résistance au roulement
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20roulement
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la résistance au roulement des matériels, [...] est due à l'ensemble des frottements mécaniques qui accompagnent le mouvement du train : roulements des roues sur le rail, frottement de la fusée sur le coussinet, frottement des boudins sur le rail, etc. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20roulement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fiche de travail préparée par Claire Dion, traductrice au CN. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20roulement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
résistance au roulement : terme uniformisé par le CN. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20roulement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vías férreas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- resistencia al rodamiento
1, record 3, Spanish, resistencia%20al%20rodamiento
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-10-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- rapid wear
1, record 4, English, rapid%20wear
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Metal-to-metal contact causes high frictional heat, rapid wear, and early failure of the bearing. Therefore, insuring proper lubrication is one of the main ways to prevent bearing failure. 1, record 4, English, - rapid%20wear
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- usure rapide
1, record 4, French, usure%20rapide
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le contact métal sur métal engendre en effet une forte chaleur de frottement, une usure rapide et une défaillance prématurée du coussinet. 1, record 4, French, - usure%20rapide
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-10-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- frictional heat
1, record 5, English, frictional%20heat
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Metal-to-metal contact causes high frictional heat, rapid wear, and early failure of the bearing. Therefore, insuring proper lubrication is one of the main ways to prevent bearing failure. 1, record 5, English, - frictional%20heat
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chaleur de frottement
1, record 5, French, chaleur%20de%20frottement
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le contact métal sur métal engendre en effet une forte chaleur de frottement, une usure rapide et une défaillance prématurée du coussinet. 1, record 5, French, - chaleur%20de%20frottement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1988-11-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Construction
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- antifriction metal
1, record 6, English, antifriction%20metal
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any [metal] having a low coefficient of friction; used for bearing surfaces. 2, record 6, English, - antifriction%20metal
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Antifriction metals are a group of metals ... used in the manufacture of bearings, which are machine elements designed to permit free movement between fixed and moving parts. The bearings carry the loads transmitted by the moving parts. 3, record 6, English, - antifriction%20metal
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Construction mécanique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- métal antifriction
1, record 6, French, m%C3%A9tal%20antifriction
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériau présentant un faible coefficient de frottement et capable de supporter de fortes charges unitaires et des vitesses de frottement élevées, utilisé pour isoler deux pièces en rotation l’une sur l’autre. 2, record 6, French, - m%C3%A9tal%20antifriction
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
coussinet :(Mécanique industrielle) Douille cylindrique, généralement en bronze, parfois garnie de métal antifriction, qui permet, par un frottement doux, la rotation de l'axe qu'elle supporte. 3, record 6, French, - m%C3%A9tal%20antifriction
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
- Clocks, Watches and Bells
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- frictional bearings 1, record 7, English, frictional%20bearings
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
- Horlogerie et sonnerie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- coussinet de frottement
1, record 7, French, coussinet%20de%20frottement
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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