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Kabelschrumpfkappe

English translation: heat shrink end cap


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German term or phrase:Kabelschrumpfkappe
English translation:heat shrink end cap
Entered by: Lutz Molderings
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02:50 Jul 27, 2010
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Tech/Engineering - Transport / Transportation / Shipping
German term or phrase: Kabelschrumpfkappe
Das obere Ende des Rohrmast wird mit einer Kabelschrumpfkappe verschlossen.
Dazu wird die Kabelschrumpfkappe auf ca. 60 mm Länge gekürzt und mit einem Gasbrenner auf das Rohrende geschrumpft.

Context: installation of marker boards along rail tracks.
Lutz Molderings
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:49
heat shrink end cap
Explanation:
Looks like a possibility.

What's special about Heat Shrink End Caps?
• Insulates and seals off wire and splice terminations to protect against abrasion, moisture, chemicals, and corrosion.
• Wide array of applications including automotive, electrical, and networking.

http://cableorganizer.com/heat-shrink-end-caps/
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Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 03:49
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Thanks, Kim
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heat shrink end cap


Explanation:
Looks like a possibility.

What's special about Heat Shrink End Caps?
• Insulates and seals off wire and splice terminations to protect against abrasion, moisture, chemicals, and corrosion.
• Wide array of applications including automotive, electrical, and networking.

http://cableorganizer.com/heat-shrink-end-caps/


Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 03:49
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Thanks, Kim

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Changes made by editors
Jul 27, 2010 - Changes made by Steffen Walter:
Field (specific)Electronics / Elect Eng => Transport / Transportation / Shipping
Jul 27, 2010 - Changes made by Steffen Walter:
Field (write-in) => (none)
Jul 27, 2010 - Changes made by Steffen Walter:
Field (write-in)Kabelschrumpfkappe =>
Jul 27, 2010 - Changes made by Steffen Walter:
Field (specific)Transport / Transportation / Shipping => Electronics / Elect Eng
Jul 27, 2010 - Changes made by Steffen Walter:
Field (specific)Other => Transport / Transportation / Shipping


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