Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Swedish term or phrase:
viraskak
English translation:
Fourdrinier Shake Unit
Added to glossary by
Richard Green
Apr 25, 2013 08:45
11 yrs ago
Swedish term
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viraskak
Swedish to English
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Paper / Paper Manufacturing
"I den ständiga strävan efter den perfekta kvaliteten, installerades nu under vintern en ny viraskak."
Any suggestions as to what a "viraskak" might are much appreciated!
/Richard
Any suggestions as to what a "viraskak" might are much appreciated!
/Richard
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | Fourdrinier Shake Unit |
Deane Goltermann
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Proposed translations
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Deane Goltermann
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Fourdrinier Shake Unit
While I've never translated this word before, this looks pretty good, comes from my analog Engströms for 'viraskakapparat'. And, see (Metso is a big Finnish paper producer, and more).
http://www.metsoendress.com/MP/marketing/Vault2MP.nsf/BYWID2...$File/Fourdrinier%20SU%20v14.pdf?openElement
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Note added at 1 hr (2013-04-25 09:51:52 GMT)
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Yes Richard, Fourdrinier should be it. Tho I was curious about the etymology. Canadian, perhaps?
http://www.metsoendress.com/MP/marketing/Vault2MP.nsf/BYWID2...$File/Fourdrinier%20SU%20v14.pdf?openElement
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Note added at 1 hr (2013-04-25 09:51:52 GMT)
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Yes Richard, Fourdrinier should be it. Tho I was curious about the etymology. Canadian, perhaps?
Note from asker:
| Very good Deane! Thank you! Is "Fourdrinier" the brand, or is it part of the component name? Or do you think I should go for simply "shake unit". I can't really tell from the Metso reference as they seem to use both interchangeably. |
| I think I've found the answer to my question. Fourdrinier it is, http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fourdrinier%20wire |
| Etymology is not my strong point, I'm afraid. Once delivered, I shall look into it. I suspect it would be the surname of a paper manufacturing pioneer. Although it seems to be the name of the wire mesh over which the pulp is passed. |
Peer comment(s):
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Charlesp
: How'd you know that. (amazing!)
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Sven Petersson
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Thanks, Sven!
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Discussion
"En så kallad viraskak är en ny maskindel i pappersmaskinen, som sätter pappersmassan i rörelse i alla riktningar medan den formas till pappersark."