Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

blind

English translation:

blind

Added to glossary by Bashiqa
May 10, 2012 14:56
12 yrs ago
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French term

blind

French to English Tech/Engineering Engineering (general) Pressure testing of flexible hoses
Here's the full sentence:
The hose being tested is in a concrete reinforced pit. Max pressure greater than 15000 psi. These are safety instructions for test preparation
Présence obligatoire du point de remplissage de la ligne en partie haute du blind (à 12h), pour réduire le volume d'air sous pression
Proposed translations (English)
4 +1 blind

Proposed translations

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blind

It's the English word, also known as a 'blind flange' — a sort of physical blanking-off plate.

Please see earlier FR > EN KudoZ.

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Note added at 45 mins (2012-05-10 15:42:03 GMT)
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Er... yes!

And yes, thanks, very munch indeed! ;-)
Note from asker:
OK So on the blanking plate there is simply a filler nozzle at 12 o'clock. Why didn't they say so in the first place!! Merci. Hope you enjoyed your Munch the other day.
Peer comment(s):

agree kashew
40 mins
Thanks, J!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks Tony."
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