rapid yield valve

German translation: Gebirgsschlagventil

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English term or phrase:rapid yield valve
German translation:Gebirgsschlagventil

13:42 Mar 14, 2008
English to German translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mining & Minerals / Gems / Shield supports
English term or phrase: rapid yield valve
I am looking for a translation of this kind of valve that is used in shield supports for underground mining to protect the support's legs.
Heinz von Bockelmann
Schnellablassventil
Explanation:
Possibly? Bearing in mind that "yield" is much the same as "release" in this context.
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Schnellablassventil


Explanation:
Possibly? Bearing in mind that "yield" is much the same as "release" in this context.

David Moore (X)
Local time: 17:32
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 11
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks! I also just got the correct term from a mining specialist: "Gebirgsschlagventil" (rapid here refers to the release upon sudden impact of falling rock exceeding a certain speed) Heinz von Bockelmann


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agree  Hans G. Liepert: ist mir auch sofort eingefallen
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