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well nut

German translation: Blindsteckmutter

18:26 Nov 11, 2003
English to German translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
English term or phrase: well nut
a well nut is some kind of a nut. It is used in the assembly of different parts on a motorcycle.
Eveline
United Kingdom
Local time: 21:31
German translation:Blindsteckmutter
Explanation:
This is what a German manufacturer/vendor calls them. It can't hurt to add an explanation though, something along the lines of '... indem Sie die M6-Schraube in die Blindsteckmutter (Kunststoffkörper mit innenliegender Mutter) eindrehen.'
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Klaus Herrmann
Germany
Local time: 22:31
Grading comment
Thanks a lot - as well for the link! It is exactly that. Well-Nut is a trade name obviously as well. Good idea to input the explanation for it!

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Summary of answers provided
4Blindsteckmutter
Klaus Herrmann
3* Well-Nut
David Moore (X)
2s.u.
D D (X)


Discussion entries: 2





  

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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
* Well-Nut


Explanation:
(neoprene rubber insert with brass thread), * Trade or brand name; daher "Well-Mutter" wäre m.E. eine Möglichkeit.

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Note added at 2003-11-11 18:36:46 (GMT)
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http://www.torquecontrol.ltd.uk/

David Moore (X)
Local time: 22:31
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 2668

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Klaus Herrmann: Well-Nut? Well, nut for me...
58 mins
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
s.u.


Explanation:
das könnte aber auch ein Typo sein - weld nut = Schweißmutter - auf meiner alten Ducati habe ich solche Dinger - sind fast nicht zu bekommen - ich würde meinen Kunden fragen

D D (X)
Local time: 21:31
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 212
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Blindsteckmutter


Explanation:
This is what a German manufacturer/vendor calls them. It can't hurt to add an explanation though, something along the lines of '... indem Sie die M6-Schraube in die Blindsteckmutter (Kunststoffkörper mit innenliegender Mutter) eindrehen.'


    Reference: http://www.kvt-koenig.de/aktuell/060700.htm
    Reference: http://www.konstruktionspraxis.de/fachartikel/kp_fachartikel...
Klaus Herrmann
Germany
Local time: 22:31
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in pair: 6597
Grading comment
Thanks a lot - as well for the link! It is exactly that. Well-Nut is a trade name obviously as well. Good idea to input the explanation for it!
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