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bussbar

Dutch translation: verzamelrail

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English term or phrase:bus bar
Dutch translation:verzamelrail

01:00 May 19, 2000
English to Dutch translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
English term or phrase: bussbar
A bussbar is an internal device in a microprocessor-controlled high-tension SGR power controller, used for high-furnaces, glass mills etc.
The bussbar is a kind of electrical connection, very large, as on a factory floor, where a lot of different people and equipment connect to a single line...
Hans Heymans Translations
rail/geleider/verzamelrail
Explanation:
Ook gevonden in de Kluwer. Good luck!
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Kathleen Ferny
Belgium
Local time: 06:37
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Summary of answers provided
narail/geleider/verzamelrail
Kathleen Ferny
nastroomrail, contactrail, verzamelrail
Marijke Singer
naverzamelrail
Bart Holsters


  

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23 mins
rail/geleider/verzamelrail


Explanation:
Ook gevonden in de Kluwer. Good luck!

Kathleen Ferny
Belgium
Local time: 06:37
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 33
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1 hr
stroomrail, contactrail, verzamelrail


Explanation:
Check out the following web sites for drawings/explanation of a bussbar:
http://www.camera-sphere.com/camerasphere/qbb-12.html
http://www.busbar.com/transport/872.asp
http://www.usmotors.com/products/ProFacts/bussbar.htm

I think Americans use 'bussbar' but the more normal term is 'bus bar' or 'busbar'.

I personally like 'verzamelrail' since it describes what it does.

De Kluwer dictionary gives:
rail, geleider, verzamelrail

Good luck!


Marijke Singer
Spain
Local time: 06:37
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
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2 days 3 hrs
verzamelrail


Explanation:
You have a typo in your source term: should be busbar. Eurodic has many suggestions.

Bart Holsters
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PRO pts in pair: 40
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