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Record 1 1999-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial Tools and Equipment
DEF

A device used to test, in the field, the integrity of field seams in plastic sheeting. It consists of a wand or tube through which compressed air is blown.

DEF

A device (as a nozzle) used in air-lancing.

Key term(s)
  • air-lance

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage industriel
DEF

Appareil utilisé sur le chantier pour vérifier l'étanchéité des joints dans les feuilles de plastique. Il consiste en un tube à travers lequel on souffle de l'air comprimé.

Spanish

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