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Wandschott

English translation: wall penetration seal

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German term or phrase:Wandschott
English translation:wall penetration seal
Entered by: Robin Salmon (X)

05:25 May 13, 2005
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
German term or phrase: Wandschott
Talking about a flame-resistant foam sealant for spraying on electrical cables.

Kabeltragekonstruktionen - nur im Wandschott.
Is this just "Schott" - bulkhead?
Robin Salmon (X)
Australia
Local time: 13:54
wall penetration seal
Explanation:
This is the entry in the new Cornelsen "Wörterbuch Bau".
(Again, not one of the entries I contributed).

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Note added at 1 hr 50 mins (2005-05-13 07:15:56 GMT)
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http://www.esmat.net/Esmat/Other products/SEALS.HTM gives a couple of products and a link to a product data sheet, so you can check whether this phrase fits your context.

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Note added at 1 hr 52 mins (2005-05-13 07:18:21 GMT)
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http://www.lafgroup.com/pages/12-Wall-Penetration-Seals-Inte...
Here, the product can also be applied by spraying.
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Victor Dewsbery
Germany
Local time: 05:54
Grading comment
That was a huge help. Thanks very much.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +1wall penetration seal
Victor Dewsbery
4"bulkhead"
David Moore (X)


  

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
wall penetration seal


Explanation:
This is the entry in the new Cornelsen "Wörterbuch Bau".
(Again, not one of the entries I contributed).

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Note added at 1 hr 50 mins (2005-05-13 07:15:56 GMT)
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http://www.esmat.net/Esmat/Other products/SEALS.HTM gives a couple of products and a link to a product data sheet, so you can check whether this phrase fits your context.

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Note added at 1 hr 52 mins (2005-05-13 07:18:21 GMT)
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http://www.lafgroup.com/pages/12-Wall-Penetration-Seals-Inte...
Here, the product can also be applied by spraying.

Victor Dewsbery
Germany
Local time: 05:54
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 184
Grading comment
That was a huge help. Thanks very much.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ken Cox: sounds OK; see also http://www.limot.de/Brand.htm
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
"bulkhead"


Explanation:
is certainly my choice; in the wall, if you need it, as distinct from ceiling or floor...

David Moore (X)
Local time: 05:54
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 955
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