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ECROU COMPRESSION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- compression fitting
1, record 1, English, compression%20fitting
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In small sizes, the compression fitting is composed of an outer compression nut and an inner compression ring or ferrule (sometimes referred to as an "olive") that is typically made of brass or copper. Ferrules vary in shape and material but are most commonly in the shape of a ring with beveled edges. To work properly, the ferrule must be oriented correctly – usually the ferrule is fitted such that the longest sloping face of the ferrule faces away from the nut. 2, record 1, English, - compression%20fitting
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compression fitting: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 1, English, - compression%20fitting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- raccord à compression
1, record 1, French, raccord%20%C3%A0%20compression
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- raccord à bague comprimée 2, record 1, French, raccord%20%C3%A0%20bague%20comprim%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Raccord par serrage d’une garniture composée d’une rondelle métallique légèrement conique, associée à une rondelle de caoutchouc. 3, record 1, French, - raccord%20%C3%A0%20compression
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On retrouve divers modèles de raccords à compression, mais le principe de base demeure le même, c'est-à-dire que lorsqu'on serre l'écrou sur le corps du raccord, la bague avant se resserre par sa partie conique et, simultanément, assure une étanchéité parfaite. 4, record 1, French, - raccord%20%C3%A0%20compression
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
raccord à compression : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 1, French, - raccord%20%C3%A0%20compression
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-06-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Couplings (Mechanical Components)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- compression ring
1, record 2, English, compression%20ring
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pipe is slid into the fitting ... and the nut is tightened down. As the nut is tightened, the compression ring is pressed into the seat, causing it to compress against the pipe and the compression nut, providing a watertight connection. 2, record 2, English, - compression%20ring
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bague de compression
1, record 2, French, bague%20de%20compression
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- anneau de compression 2, record 2, French, anneau%20de%20compression
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mise en œuvre [...] : enfilez l'écrou du raccord [...] sur le tube et positionnez la bague de compression [...] à environ 1 mm du bord. Après avoir inséré l'embout à visser [...] sur le tuyau, vissez-le d’abord à la main pour le positionner correctement, puis serrez de quelques tours [...] avec la clé de montage [...]. 3, record 2, French, - bague%20de%20compression
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-04-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- compression nut 1, record 3, English, compression%20nut
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- écrou à compression
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9crou%20%C3%A0%20compression
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sur le modèle de «raccord à compression». 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9crou%20%C3%A0%20compression
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-09-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
- Construction Materials
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- compression seal
1, record 4, English, compression%20seal
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- compression joint 2, record 4, English, compression%20joint
correct, officially approved
- compressive seal 3, record 4, English, compressive%20seal
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A joint seal providing tightness exerting compressive force on the sealing material. 4, record 4, English, - compression%20seal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compression joint: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 4, English, - compression%20seal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
- Matériaux de construction
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- joint à compression
1, record 4, French, joint%20%C3%A0%20compression
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- joint de matière comprimée 2, record 4, French, joint%20de%20mati%C3%A8re%20comprim%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les joints dits à compression [...] permettent d’assurer l'étanchéité par compression d’une bague(au moyen d’un écrou) [...] 3, record 4, French, - joint%20%C3%A0%20compression
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
joint à compression : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 4, French, - joint%20%C3%A0%20compression
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-08-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- screw-type flaring
1, record 5, English, screw%2Dtype%20flaring
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In screw-type flaring, the first three steps are the same as for impact flaring, namely, the tube cut to length and all burrs removed, and the coupling nut is then slipped over the end of the tube. The tube is clamped in the flaring bar so that the end of the tube is slightly above the face of the bar.... The yoke of the flaring tool is placed on the bar so that the bevelled end of the compressor cone is over the tube end. The compressor screw is tightened down forming the flare between the chamfer of the flaring bar and the bevelled compressor cone. The flaring tool is then removed and the joint assembled in the same manner as described under impact flaring. 1, record 5, English, - screw%2Dtype%20flaring
Record 5, Key term(s)
- screw type flaring
- screw flaring
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- évasement par vissage
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9vasement%20par%20vissage
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quant à l'évasement par vissage, les trois premières étapes à suivre sont les mêmes que pour l'évasement à percussion, à savoir, coupe du tuyau à la longueur désirée, enlèvement des ébarbures et fixation de l'écrou d’accouplement sur l'extrémité du tube. Fixer ensuite le tube sur la barre à évaser de façon que l'extrémité dépasse légèrement la face de la barre. [...] Fixer la chape de l'outil à évaser sur la barre de façon que l'extrémité biseautée du cône de compression se trouve au-dessus de l'extrémité du tube. Serrer la vis de compression pour former l'évasement entre le chanfrein de la barre à évaser et l'extrémité biseautée du cône de compression. Retirer l'outil à évaser et assembler les éléments de la même façon que dans le cas des éléments à collet évasé par percussion. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9vasement%20par%20vissage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1982-01-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- double compression drain cock 1, record 6, English, double%20compression%20drain%20cock
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- robinet de vidange à double écrou de compression
1, record 6, French, robinet%20de%20vidange%20%C3%A0%20double%20%C3%A9crou%20de%20compression
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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