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Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-09-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fineness
1, record 1, English, fineness
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The fibre diameter. 2, record 1, English, - fineness
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- finesse
1, record 1, French, finesse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La palette de produits englobe des finesses de fibres correspondant pratiquement à toutes les utilisations : des fibres les plus fines(1, 3 à 1, 7 dtex) pour des tissus doux jusqu'aux titres les plus grossiers(13 dtex) pour des tapis. 2, record 1, French, - finesse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dtex : décitex. Le tex est l'unité de mesure correspondant au poids exprimé en grammes de 1000 mètres de fil. 3, record 1, French, - finesse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-02-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- micromodal
1, record 2, English, micromodal
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Micromodal 2, record 2, English, Micromodal
correct, trademark
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A microfiber] made from beech wood chips [which] combines the benefits of natural fiber and the fantastically soft feel of modern microforms [and having] the hydroscopicity of cotton and the luster of silk ... 3, record 2, English, - micromodal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A luxury natural fiber spun from beechwood, micromodal contains all the benefits of cotton while maintaining superior softness, durability and lightness. 1, record 2, English, - micromodal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Micromodal is a trademark of the Lenzing Group which is a world leader in marketing and manufacturing man-made cellulose fibers. 4, record 2, English, - micromodal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- micromodal
1, record 2, French, micromodal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Micromodal 2, record 2, French, Micromodal
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Microfibre discontinue fabriquée par Lenzing France [faite de] fibre cellulosique de 1 dtex coupée à 40 mm pour la filature. 2, record 2, French, - micromodal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le micromodal, souple et léger, permet à ce slip de s’adapter à la silhouette de votre corps. 3, record 2, French, - micromodal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-10-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- winding machine
1, record 3, English, winding%20machine
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bobinoir
1, record 3, French, bobinoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bobinoir automatique Riemat J2/A7 pour fils techniques haute ténacité tels que fibres de carbone, aramides ou monofilaments. Vitesse de bobinage jusqu'à 2 000 m/mn de 300 à 10 000 dtex. Commande centrale avec régulation de la tension du fil, contrôle intégré du bobinage avec monitoring de précision. Diamètre de bobine maximum de 340 mm avec courses optionnelles de 190, 250 ou 305 mm. 2, record 3, French, - bobinoir
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Herramientas y equipo (Industrias textiles)
- Fabricación de hilados (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- bobinadora
1, record 3, Spanish, bobinadora
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Máquina para hacer bobinas. 2, record 3, Spanish, - bobinadora
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-09-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- decitex
1, record 4, English, decitex
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- dtex 2, record 4, English, dtex
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The decitex is equal to the weight of 10.000 meters in grams. 3, record 4, English, - decitex
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The multiple and sub-multiples of the tex unit are: - kilogram per kilometre, designated kilotex; - decigram per kilometre, designated decitex; - milligram per kilometre, designated millitex. 2, record 4, English, - decitex
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tex: Yarn size system defined as the weight in grams of 1 000 m of yarn. 4, record 4, English, - decitex
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- décitex
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9citex
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- dtex 2, record 4, French, dtex
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le décitex est égal au poids en grammes de 10 000 mètres. 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9citex
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le multiple et les sous-multiples de l’unité tex (...) sont : - le kilogramme par kilomètre, appelé kilotex; - le décigramme par kilomètre, appelé décitex; - le milligramme par kilomètre, appelé millitex. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9citex
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tex : Unité principale de masse linéique d’un produit textile. Un fil de «1 tex» a une masse égale à un gramme par mille mètres de longueur. 4, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9citex
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-04-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Applications of Automation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- draw twisting and draw winding equipment
1, record 5, English, draw%20twisting%20and%20draw%20winding%20equipment
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- draw-twisting and draw-winding equipment 2, record 5, English, draw%2Dtwisting%20and%20draw%2Dwinding%20equipment
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Filature (Textiles)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- retordeuse et bobinoir d’étirage
1, record 5, French, retordeuse%20et%20bobinoir%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tirage
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Retordeuse et bobinoir d’étirage. Étireuse-retordeuse 520 avec système d’automatisation Co-We-Mat(changement de cops en moins de 5 minutes), dispositif de compensation de la tension du fil, programmation automatique de la vitesse des broches en fonction de la tension du fil en mouvement. Étireuse-bobinoir 548; options un brin ou deux brins(production doublée en deux brins pour fils de 165 dtex maxi) ;options simple ou double. Ces deux machines ont la commande individuelle des rouleaux d’étirage, une configuration compacte et flexible, un système perfectionné de commande et contrôle. Machine multi-fonction 548-P; prototype permettant de réaliser pratiquement tous les processus connus. 1, record 5, French, - retordeuse%20et%20bobinoir%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tirage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-04-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Applications of Automation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- draw winding equipment
1, record 6, English, draw%20winding%20equipment
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- draw-winding equipment 2, record 6, English, draw%2Dwinding%20equipment
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Filature (Textiles)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bobinoir d’étirage
1, record 6, French, bobinoir%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tirage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- étireuse bobinoir 1, record 6, French, %C3%A9tireuse%20bobinoir
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Étireuse-retordeuse 520 avec système d’automatisation Co-We-Mat(changement de cops en moins de 5 minutes), dispositif de compensation de la tension du fil, programmation automatique de la vitesse des broches en fonction de la tension du fil en mouvement. Étireuse-bobinoir 548; options un brin ou deux brins(production doublée en deux brins pour fils de 165 dtex maxi) ;options simple ou double. Ces deux machines ont la commande individuelle des rouleaux d’étirage, une configuration compacte et flexible, un système perfectionné de commande et contrôle. Machine multi-fonction 548-P; prototype permettant de réaliser pratiquement tous les procédés connus. 1, record 6, French, - bobinoir%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tirage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-03-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Technical Textiles
- Strength of Materials
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- resist sparks
1, record 7, English, resist%20sparks
verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aramid fabric (Twaron 1680 dtex), PVC coated, anti-bacteria and fire-resist treated (resists sparks and fire) for application in the field of railway transportation. 1, record 7, English, - resist%20sparks
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Textiles techniques
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- résister aux étincelles 1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9sister%20aux%20%C3%A9tincelles
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tissu aramide(Twaron 1 680 dtex), enduit PVC, anti-bactéries et ignifugé(résiste aux étincelles et au feu) pour le domaine des transports ferroviaires. 1, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9sister%20aux%20%C3%A9tincelles
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-03-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- PVC coated
1, record 8, English, PVC%20coated
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- poly(vinyl chloride) coated 2, record 8, English, poly%28vinyl%20chloride%29%20coated
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aramid fabric (Twaron 1680 dtex), PVC coated, anti-bacteria and fire-resist treated (resists sparks and fire) for application in the field of railway transportation. 1, record 8, English, - PVC%20coated
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- enduit PVC
1, record 8, French, enduit%20PVC
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- enduit de poly(chlorure de vinyle) 2, record 8, French, enduit%20de%20poly%28chlorure%20de%20vinyle%29
correct
- enduit de chlorure de polyvinyle 2, record 8, French, enduit%20de%20chlorure%20de%20polyvinyle
correct
- enduit de poly-chlorure de vinyle 2, record 8, French, enduit%20de%20poly%2Dchlorure%20de%20vinyle
- enduit de polyvinylchlorure 2, record 8, French, enduit%20de%20polyvinylchlorure
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tissu aramide(Twaron 1 680 dtex), enduit PVC, anti-bactéries et ignifugé(résiste aux étincelles et au feu) pour le domaine des transports ferroviaires. 1, record 8, French, - enduit%20PVC
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-03-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Technical Textiles
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- anti-bacteria treated
1, record 9, English, anti%2Dbacteria%20treated
correct, adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aramid fabric (Twaron 1680 dtex), PVC coated, anti-bacteria and fire-resist treated (resists sparks and fire) for application in the field of railway transportation. 1, record 9, English, - anti%2Dbacteria%20treated
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Textiles techniques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- anti-bactéries
1, record 9, French, anti%2Dbact%C3%A9ries
correct, adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tissu aramide(Twaron 1 680 dtex), enduit PVC, anti-bactéries et ignifugé(résiste aux étincelles et au feu) pour le domaine des transports ferroviaires. 1, record 9, French, - anti%2Dbact%C3%A9ries
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-02-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Technical Textiles
- Strength of Materials
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- resist sparks
1, record 10, English, resist%20sparks
correct, verb
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aramid fabric (Twaron 1680 dtex), PVC coated, anti-bacteria and fire-resist treated (resists sparks and fire) for application in the field of railway transportation. 1, record 10, English, - resist%20sparks
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Textiles techniques
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- résister aux étincelles
1, record 10, French, r%C3%A9sister%20aux%20%C3%A9tincelles
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tissu aramide(Twaron 1 680 dtex), enduit PVC, anti-bactéries et ignifugé(résiste aux étincelles et au feu) pour le domaine des transports ferroviaires. 1, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9sister%20aux%20%C3%A9tincelles
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-02-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- aramid fabric
1, record 11, English, aramid%20fabric
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aramid fabric (Twaron 1680 dtex), PVC coated, anti-bacteria and fire-resist treated (resists sparks and fire) for application in the field of railway transportation. 1, record 11, English, - aramid%20fabric
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- tissu aramide
1, record 11, French, tissu%20aramide
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tissu aramide(Twaron 1 680 dtex), enduit PVC, anti-bactéries et ignifugé(résiste aux étincelles et au feu) pour le domaine des transports ferroviaires. 1, record 11, French, - tissu%20aramide
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1996-02-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Technical Textiles
- Strength of Materials
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- resist fire
1, record 12, English, resist%20fire
correct, verb
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aramid fabric (Twaron 1680 dtex), PVC coated, anti-bacteria and fire-resist treated (resists sparks and fire) for application in the field of railway transportation. 1, record 12, English, - resist%20fire
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Textiles techniques
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- résiste au feu
1, record 12, French, r%C3%A9siste%20au%20feu
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tissu aramide(Twaron 1 680 dtex), enduit PVC, anti-bactéries et ignifugé(résiste aux étincelles et au feu) pour le domaine des transports ferroviaires. 1, record 12, French, - r%C3%A9siste%20au%20feu
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-02-26
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- fibre control equipment
1, record 13, English, fibre%20control%20equipment
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- appareils de contrôle des fibres
1, record 13, French, appareils%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20fibres
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Appareils de contrôle des fibres. Vibroskop, appareil de mesure de la densité linéaire de fibres avec nouvelle possibilité unique de mesure des microfibres. Plage de mesure : 0, 2 à 2 000 dtex. Vibrodyn, appareil de mesure de la résistance et de l'allongement de fibres individuelles avec un nouveau logiciel donnant des possibilités d’ajustement des opérations de mesure. Vibrotex, appareil de mesure de la frisure de fibres individuelles incorporant un nouveau système informatisé de mesure et de sortie des résultats. Lister, instrument de mesure du temps de passage d’un liquide dans un non-tissé. Appareil de mesure de l'épaisseur d’un film synthétique avec nouveau système sensitif de mesure. 1, record 13, French, - appareils%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20fibres
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1992-01-06
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Nonwoven Textiles
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- fiber web formation equipment
1, record 14, English, fiber%20web%20formation%20equipment
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Nontissés (Industries du textile)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- matériel de formation de voile
1, record 14, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20formation%20de%20voile
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ligne entièrement automatique comprenant : système d’ouverture de balle [...] à contrôle par microprocesseur pour travail avec une précision de 0, 1 mm et trois hauteurs de balle. Ouvreuse [...] sans points d’accrochage. Cheminée d’alimentation [...] pour fibres jusqu'à 250 mm de longueur. Carde pour fibres de 0, 54 à 25 dtex et longueur jusqu'à 150 mm. Système de pesée pour régulation précise. Étaleur-nappeur avec ordinateur pouvant travailler des couches de voiles de poids très bas à grande vitesse. 1, record 14, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20formation%20de%20voile
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1991-03-28
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- tensile test
1, record 15, English, tensile%20test
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Breaking tenacity: Breaking load related to the lineic mass of the yarn before tensile test. It is expressed in N/tex (tex = 10,2 g/dtex or 11,3 g/den). 1, record 15, English, - tensile%20test
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- essai de traction
1, record 15, French, essai%20de%20traction
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ténacité : Force de rupture rapportée à la masse linéique du fil avant l'essai de traction en N/tex(1 N/tex=10, 2 g/dtex ou 11, 3 den). 1, record 15, French, - essai%20de%20traction
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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