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OD polyflo(w)

English translation: OD, outer diameter


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14:38 Sep 21, 2010
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Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general)
English term or phrase: OD polyflo(w)
Context:

10 feet (3 m) of 1/2” (12.7 mm) OD polyflo tubing is provided to connect to the gas regulator.

Does anybody happen to know sth. about this "OD polyflo" (apparently the spelling 'polyflow' is also in the use)?
Timo Lehtilä
Local time: 04:03
English translation:OD, outer diameter
Explanation:
and Polyflo seems to be a registered trademark, see ref.

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Cilian O'Tuama
Local time: 03:03
Grading comment
Thanks OD lots!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +4OD, outer diameter
Cilian O'Tuama
5outside diameter
airmailrpl
Summary of reference entries provided
References
Taña Dalglish

  

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od polyflo(w)
OD, outer diameter


Explanation:
and Polyflo seems to be a registered trademark, see ref.




    Reference: http://www.goodyearrubberproducts.com/files/parker/parkerpar...
Cilian O'Tuama
Local time: 03:03
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Grading comment
Thanks OD lots!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Catharine Cellier-Smart
1 min

agree  fvasconcellos
33 mins

agree  jccantrell: for sure.
1 hr

agree  Ildiko Santana
1 day1 hr
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14 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
od polyflo(w)
outside diameter


Explanation:
od polyflo(w) => outside diameter

polyflo(w) => Polyflo.. Polyflow => both are proper names of companies and are NOT translated

Calculator for Outside Diameter of Roll of Material
Calculates the outside diameter of a roll of material when the rolled length of the material, thickness of the material, and diameter of the hole in the ...
www.handymath.com/cgi-bin/roll4.cgi?submit=Entry -

Oilfield Glossary: Term 'outside diameter'
1. n. [Drilling], ID: 1507. Outside or outer diameter. Casing and tubing are commonly described in terms of inside diameter (ID) and outside diameter. ...
www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com › Resources › Oilfield Glossary

"outside diameter" About 1,780,000 results

"outer diameter" About 1,560,000 results

[PDF]
NYLO-SEAL TUBING POLY-FLO TUBING
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Quick View
Poly-Flo tubing is a flexible, economical th- .... PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF TUBING BASE POLYMER. Poly-Flo. Nylo-SealNSR. Physical Property. (Polyethylene) ...
www.aircraftspruce.com/pdf/2008Individual/Cat08120.pdf -

PolyFlow, Inc.- Home
PolyFlow Inc. engineers, manufactures and markets reinforced polymer tubing for the oil and gas exploration and production industry.
www.polyflowinc.com/ -

airmailrpl
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Local time: 22:03
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Reference comments


23 mins peer agreement (net): +1
Reference: References

Reference information:
A note of caution:

Polyflo and POlyflOW® needs more investigation as they be 2 totally different companies, but this particular issue may not be germane to your translation. It is advisable to do some more checking.

POLYFLO - Trademark by SASOL WAX AMERICAS, INC. SHELTON , - Serial ...
Trademark Summary On Friday, April 15, 1988, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for POLYFLO. This trademark is owned by SASOL WAX AMERICAS, ...
www.trademarkia.com/polyflo-73722602.html - En caché
POlyflOW®
Formato de archivo: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Vista rápida
Polyflow® is a registered trademark of Parker Hannifin Corporation. Viton® is registered trademark of E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., Inc. ...
www.dynamicequipment.com/PARKER NON PDFs/Polyflow.pdf

I agree with the proposed answer that "OD" is Outer diameter and supported by the reference below:
1/2" x 1000' .700 OD Poly Tubing - 1000' Roll Irrigation Direct
Poly tubing may be called “1/2 inch” by manufacturers and retailers but if you look closely you'll find that the tubing has specific Outer Diameter (OD) and ...
www.irrigationdirect.com/700-x-1-000-600-id-x-700-od-polyet... - En caché

HTH.

Taña Dalglish
Jamaica
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this reference comment (and responses from the reference poster)
agree  fvasconcellos
12 mins
  -> Thank you so much. Abrazos.
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