Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Sichtscheibe
English translation:
protective glass
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Adam Dean
Feb 5, 2009 16:54
15 yrs ago
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German term
Sichtscheibe
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Engineering (general)
I'm translating specifications for eye protectors.
The term "Sichtscheibe" crops up on a number of occasions and is used to mean an material through which the person looks. For example:
"Augenschutzgeräte gelten als gebrauchsfertig, wenn sie mit Sichtscheiben ausgerüstet sind."
My problem is that I can't find a catch-all word in English. In some cases, "lenses" seems the most appropriate word, in other cases, it is referring to "visors" that cover the entire face, the front plate on goggles or the window in welding masks. It's also used in relation to screens that can be placed between the operator and devices like lasers.
Any ideas?
The term "Sichtscheibe" crops up on a number of occasions and is used to mean an material through which the person looks. For example:
"Augenschutzgeräte gelten als gebrauchsfertig, wenn sie mit Sichtscheiben ausgerüstet sind."
My problem is that I can't find a catch-all word in English. In some cases, "lenses" seems the most appropriate word, in other cases, it is referring to "visors" that cover the entire face, the front plate on goggles or the window in welding masks. It's also used in relation to screens that can be placed between the operator and devices like lasers.
Any ideas?
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protective glass
As the primary function is safety/protection, the German "Sicht" is misleading and probably causing your headache.
"Lens" implies some kind of optical property, which is certainly not the case here.
Welding helmets are fitted with protective glass (google for "protective glass" + welding to get thousands of hits).
IMO the term can also be used generically for all your other applications.
"Lens" implies some kind of optical property, which is certainly not the case here.
Welding helmets are fitted with protective glass (google for "protective glass" + welding to get thousands of hits).
IMO the term can also be used generically for all your other applications.
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10 mins
protective eyewear, safety glass, safety goggles, eye protector
+1
40 mins
(spectacle) lens
check with BS EN 166 + lens
Tragkörper = frame
Sichtscheibe = lens
Tragkörper = frame
Sichtscheibe = lens
Peer comment(s):
agree |
Erika Berrai-Flynn
: oder "cover lense", http://www.optrel.ch/doc/manuals/basic/Optrel_b210_Manual.pd...
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Danke, Erika.
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53 mins
(transparent) viewing pane/piece/window/glass
...would be some ideas for your consideration
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Note added at 56 mins (2009-02-05 17:51:01 GMT)
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Also: viewing panel
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Note added at 56 mins (2009-02-05 17:51:01 GMT)
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Also: viewing panel
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