Les clavettes-fusible

12:29 Aug 20, 2009
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French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Petroleum Eng/Sci
French term or phrase: Les clavettes-fusible
This is part of the security system on a valve. A mechanical means of protecting against overloading (torque)
Bashiqa
France
Local time: 10:30


Summary of answers provided
5shear pin
John Fossey
4Fusible keys
Michel F. Morin


  

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shear pin


Explanation:
"shear pin" is the common term.

John Fossey
Canada
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Notes to answerer
Asker: I thought 'shear pin' was 'goupille de cisaillement' but I may be wrong.

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Fusible keys


Explanation:
"Shear pin" = "goupille de cisaillement" (http://www.granddictionnaire.com/BTML/FRA/r_Motclef/index800...

Since a "goupille de cisaillement" has not exactly the same meaning (and not the same operating principle) as a "clavette-fusible", I suggest fusible key (see web references below).


    Reference: http://www.granddictionnaire.com/BTML/FRA/r_Motclef/index800...
    Reference: http://www.granddictionnaire.com/BTML/FRA/r_Motclef/index800...
Michel F. Morin
France
Local time: 10:30
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 22
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