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STRING PACKING [1 record]

Record 1 1994-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
CONT

String packing is merely wound around the stem in the same direction in which the gland nut turns, but the ends should be tapered to make a smooth seating.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires
CONT

Une garniture en tresse est simplement enroulée autour de la tige, dans le sens de rotation de l'écrou du fouloir; [...]

Spanish

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