Schaltfahne/Doppelschnellschalter

English translation: switch vane, duplex high-speed circuit breaker

21:12 Jun 5, 2002
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Electronics / Elect Eng
German term or phrase: Schaltfahne/Doppelschnellschalter
Eine Schaltfahne am Wellenende gibt nach einer Umdrehung das Signal zum Bremsen und der Doppelschnellschalter schaltet die Einheit auf 'Bremse'.
Carmela Prestia
United States
Local time: 05:25
English translation:switch vane, duplex high-speed circuit breaker
Explanation:
A Fahne in this case would be a vane ( a small, thin piece of metal on the end of the shaft).

A Schnellschalter is a high-speed (or fast-acting) circuit breaker (source: Cornelsen, Tech WB Maschinenbau/Anlagentechnik/Umwelttechnik. 'Dopple' means dual or duplex (not Doppelschnell!)
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Ken Cox
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switch vane, duplex high-speed circuit breaker


Explanation:
A Fahne in this case would be a vane ( a small, thin piece of metal on the end of the shaft).

A Schnellschalter is a high-speed (or fast-acting) circuit breaker (source: Cornelsen, Tech WB Maschinenbau/Anlagentechnik/Umwelttechnik. 'Dopple' means dual or duplex (not Doppelschnell!)

Ken Cox
Local time: 12:25
Specializes in field
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PRO pts in category: 723
Grading comment
Thank you so much......you saved my life (smile).....my deadline is tomorrow!!!

Blow you a smile

Carmela

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agree  Manfred Mondt
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agree  Klaus Herrmann
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agree  Dr. Fred Thomson
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