torniquete

English translation: clamp

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Spanish term or phrase:torniquete
English translation:clamp
Entered by: Michael Brady

19:00 Nov 11, 2008
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
Spanish term or phrase: torniquete
Dear all,

This term appears a couple of times in a document related to the assembly of solar panels. I think it could mean "clamp", but I would really appreciate any second opinions. Please see below for context:

8 ***torniquetes*** con una apertura mínima de 140 mm

Fijar la esquina que tiene el soporte de ruedas con los tornillos apretados al raíl utilizando 2 ***torniquetes***, uno colocado en cada extremidad del balancín.

Pegar el soporte diagonalmente opuesto al soporte fijado en el punto anterior al carril de rodadura con los ***torniquetes*** y apretar tornillos.

Thanks in advance for any help!
Michael Brady
Spain
Local time: 10:54
clamp
Explanation:
You are right, I have seen this one before. A clamp that can be tightened for tubes carrying water (for solar water heaters), or for electric cables (to keep water out).
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S Ben Price
Spain
Local time: 10:54
Grading comment
Thanks for your help Ben
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3clamp
S Ben Price
5"Tourniquet Clamp"
eski


  

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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
clamp


Explanation:
You are right, I have seen this one before. A clamp that can be tightened for tubes carrying water (for solar water heaters), or for electric cables (to keep water out).

S Ben Price
Spain
Local time: 10:54
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 42
Grading comment
Thanks for your help Ben

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Noelia Ruiz Pérez
32 mins
  -> :), Thanks nakedtrans

agree  Gilberto Diaz Castro: Correcto, el que escribió el texto original quizás utiliza un significado localizado para la palabra torniquete.
34 mins
  -> :) Gracias, Gilberto. Si, es mal escrito, qzas USA ("o" vs "ou")

agree  Cercedilla
16 hrs
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
"Tourniquet Clamp"


Explanation:
Using a Tourniquet Clamp: A web clamp is an ideal tool for repairing wobbly tables, chairs, .... Largest 100% Solar Master-Planned Community Opens in Calif. ...
personafile.com/Dewalt-Heavy-Duty-Cordless-Circular-Saws-DW007K-2-P028875110047.htm - 83k - En caché - Páginas similares


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Note added at 8 mins (2008-11-11 19:08:50 GMT)
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VARIANT: Also known as "WEB CLAMP":
Using a Tourniquet Clamp: A web clamp is an ideal tool for repairing wobbly tables, chairs, .... Largest 100% Solar Master-Planned Community Opens in Calif. ...
personafile.com/Dewalt-Heavy-Duty-Cordless-Circular-Saws-DW007K-2-P028875110047.htm - 83k - En caché - Páginas similares


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Note added at 9 mins (2008-11-11 19:09:36 GMT)
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HTH, Mike! :-)

eski
Mexico
Local time: 02:54
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 1128
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