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JOINT ETANCHEITE [12 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gasket
1, record 1, English, gasket
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gasket: an item in the "Multiple Use Tools and Equipment for Materials" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 1, English, - gasket
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- joint d'étanchéité
1, record 1, French, joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
joint d'étanchéité : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement polyvalents pour le traitement des matières» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 1, French, - joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-05-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- grummet 1, record 2, English, grummet
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A gasket or packing used to prevent leakage (as of steam) or entry (as of dust). 1, record 2, English, - grummet
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- joint d'étanchéité
1, record 2, French, joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Couplings (Mechanical Components)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sealing ring
1, record 3, English, sealing%20ring
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - sealing%20ring
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- anneau de scellement
1, record 3, French, anneau%20de%20scellement
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- anneau d'étanchéité 1, record 3, French, anneau%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
masculine noun
- joint d'étanchéité 1, record 3, French, joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - anneau%20de%20scellement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-09-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- seal ring
1, record 4, English, seal%20ring
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 4, English, - seal%20ring
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- joint d'étanchéité
1, record 4, French, joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 4, French, - joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-08-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Bioengineering
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- gasket seal
1, record 5, English, gasket%20seal
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 5, English, - gasket%20seal
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Technique biologique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- joint d'étanchéité
1, record 5, French, joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 5, French, - joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-03-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Radio Waves
- Waveguides
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- waveguide gasket
1, record 6, English, waveguide%20gasket
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An insert between waveguide flanges intended to serve one or more of the following primary purposes: to reduce gas leakage affecting internal waveguide pressure, to prevent intrusion of foreign material into the waveguide or to reduce power leakage and arcing. 2, record 6, English, - waveguide%20gasket
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
waveguide gasket: term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 3, record 6, English, - waveguide%20gasket
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Ondes radioélectriques
- Guides d'ondes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- joint d'étanchéité
1, record 6, French, joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Garniture insérée entre les faces de raccordement de deux brides de guide d'ondes afin d'assurer au moins une des fonctions essentielles suivantes : réduire les fuites de gaz qui altèrent la pression interne du guide d'ondes; prévenir l'introduction de tout corps étranger à l'intérieur d'un guide d'ondes; réduire les fuites d'énergie et les amorçages d'arcs. 2, record 6, French, - joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
joint d'étanchéité : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI). 3, record 6, French, - joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-04-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Couplings (Mechanical Components)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- fluid seal
1, record 7, English, fluid%20seal
correct, see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- pressure seal 2, record 7, English, pressure%20seal
correct
- seal 3, record 7, English, seal
correct, noun
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fluid seals. When a reciprocating or rotating shaft extends from a bearing or a housing (enclosure) containing a fluid, such as a pump, a gearbox, or a hydraulic transmission, the shaft must be free to move relative to the housing, and at the same time leakage of fluids ... must be restricted. The purpose of a seal is to restrict the leakage with the least possible restraint on the relative motion. 3, record 7, English, - fluid%20seal
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the pressure in seals is lower than in gaskets ... there are more types of seals than gaskets ... 4, record 7, English, - fluid%20seal
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- joint d'étanchéité
1, record 7, French, joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les joints d'étanchéité servent à rendre étanches les canalisations et les carters de mécanisme. Ils doivent offrir une étanchéité absolue au fluide, une facilité de démontage éventuel et une grande résistance à la corrosion. Chaque joint répond à un emploi, à un liquide ou à une température déterminés. 2, record 7, French, - joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «seal» et «gasket» sont souvent utilisés comme de parfaits synonymes. Néanmoins, il semble d'usage de plus en plus courant d'utiliser le mot «gasket» en parlant du dispositif assurant l'étanchéité statique d'un assemblage et de réserver un troisième terme, soit «packing», à la dénomination de celui en assurant l'étanchéité dynamique. Le mot «seal» peut donc être considéré à la fois comme générique et comme spécifique. 3, record 7, French, - joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
joint d'étanchéité : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 4, record 7, French, - joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-07-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Packaging in Metal
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- lining compound
1, record 8, English, lining%20compound
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- sealing compound 2, record 8, English, sealing%20compound
correct
- compound 3, record 8, English, compound
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Emballages en métal
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- joint
1, record 8, French, joint
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- joint d'étanchéité 2, record 8, French, joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange principalement composé d'élastomères qu'on applique sur les couvercles (ou fonds) des boîtes métalliques (canettes ou boîtes de conserve) pour assurer l'étanchéité des sertis. 3, record 8, French, - joint
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On nomme «jointage» l'opération consistant à appliquer le joint. 3, record 8, French, - joint
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - external organization data 2006-01-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- gland seal 1, record 9, English, gland%20seal
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
State the function and basic principle of operation of the HTS [heat transport system] pump gland and gland seal supply system. The HTS [heat transport system] pump gland and gland seal supply system protect the pump seals and bearings from damage. They also prevent leakage of radioactive coolant through the pump seals. 1, record 9, English, - gland%20seal
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- joint étanche
1, record 9, French, joint%20%C3%A9tanche
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- joint d'étanchéité 1, record 9, French, joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Expliquer la fonction et le principe de fonctionnement du joint d'étanchéité de la pompe du circuit caloporteur, ainsi que du système d'alimentation du joint d'étanchéité. La garniture de la pompe du CC [circuit caloporteur] et le système d'approvisionnement du joint d'étanchéité protègent les joints de pompe et les paliers contre les dommages. Ils permettent également d'éviter qu'il y ait des fuites de caloporteur radioactif aux joints de pompe. 1, record 9, French, - joint%20%C3%A9tanche
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - external organization data 2004-10-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 10, Main entry term, English
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CNSC staff also reported that, despite the small risk, OPG [Ontario Power Generation] has taken steps to further reduce those fugitive emissions of C-14 and tritium by adding gaskets and scrubbers to the waste containers. 1, record 10, English, - gasket
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- joint d'étanchéité
1, record 10, French, joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le personnel a signalé qu'en dépit de ce faible risque, OPG [Ontario Power Generation] a pris des mesures pour réduire davantage ces émissions fugitives en munissant les conteneurs de déchets de joints d'étanchéité et d'épurateurs. 1, record 10, French, - joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-06-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Armour
- Field Artillery
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- pad
1, record 11, English, pad
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rubber seal that prevents any loss of gases at the obturator, thereby maintaining pressure in the chamber. 2, record 11, English, - pad
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- joint d'étanchéité
1, record 11, French, joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Joint en caoutchouc qui scelle l'obturateur, empêchant les pertes de gaz. Cela permet de garder la pression dans la chambre. 2, record 11, French, - joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
joint d'étanchéité : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l'Artillerie royale canadienne; terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 11, French, - joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-01-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Couplings (Mechanical Components)
- Dredging
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- sealing joint
1, record 12, English, sealing%20joint
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The second wall [or shell of the enclosed bucket] has sealing joints that do not interfere with bucket closing, a problem with watertight buckets developed to date. 1, record 12, English, - sealing%20joint
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
- Dragage
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- joint d'étanchéité
1, record 12, French, joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette double paroi [ou coquille autour de la benne] est équipée de joints d'étanchéité qui n'interfèrent pas avec la fermeture de la benne, ce qui constituait un problème avec les bennes étanches développées jusqu'à présent. 1, record 12, French, - joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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