plaque indicatrices

English translation: data plate

15:13 May 14, 2000
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
French term or phrase: plaque indicatrices
"Identication plate" when used to label equipment--or just "name plate"?
ComComTech
English translation:data plate
Explanation:
This is the standard term in U.S./U.K. manufacturing. It carries the essential information about the piece of equipment, such as its name, the manufacturer's name, its serial number, its power rating, and any other essential specifications. -- Hope thishelps, HC
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Summary of answers provided
namanufacturer's name plate// rating plate
Agius Language & Translation
nadata plate
Heathcliff
namaker's name plate or nameplate
Sébastien St-François (X)


  

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12 mins
manufacturer's name plate// rating plate


Explanation:
I don't know whether your context would need you to specify that it is the maker's name plate???
HTH
Claire

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2 hrs
data plate


Explanation:
This is the standard term in U.S./U.K. manufacturing. It carries the essential information about the piece of equipment, such as its name, the manufacturer's name, its serial number, its power rating, and any other essential specifications. -- Hope thishelps, HC

Heathcliff
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3 hrs
maker's name plate or nameplate


Explanation:
DEF*a plate or plaque bearing or designed to bear a name ... of a ... manufacturer.*


    Reference: http://www.termium.com
Sébastien St-François (X)
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