cuffie a soffietto

English translation: bellow caps

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Italian term or phrase:cuffie a soffietto
English translation:bellow caps
Entered by: Natalie

07:07 Dec 28, 2001
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / Textile
Italian term or phrase: cuffie a soffietto
manual for a factory machine

lubrificare la vite a filetto quadro immettendo un filo di grasso dentro le cuffie a soffietto
Moll
Local time: 19:43
bellow caps
Explanation:

a soffietto = folding or bellows
cuffia (in a technical context) = cap

I am not at all sure about this. See the reference to compare with your own context.

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Hazel Whiteley
Local time: 18:43
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4boots
Derek Smith
2bellow caps
Hazel Whiteley


  

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bellow caps


Explanation:

a soffietto = folding or bellows
cuffia (in a technical context) = cap

I am not at all sure about this. See the reference to compare with your own context.




    Reference: http://www.pwccentral.com/cgibin/ikonboard/topic.cgi?forum=2...
Hazel Whiteley
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boots


Explanation:
A boot is a rubber sleeve that encases a grease-lubricated mechanical part to prevent the ingress of dust and debris. As Hazel suggests, most boots have bellows type geometry to allow the encased parts to move freely.
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Derek Smith
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