Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Technik rund um Schrauben

English translation:

The Nuts and Bolts of Threaded Fasteners

Added to glossary by Languageman
Oct 31, 2007 14:01
16 yrs ago
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German term

Technik rund um Schrauben

German to English Marketing Mechanics / Mech Engineering Threaded fasteners
This is the title of a document explaining the technology and standards related to threaded fasteners. The document is available online here:

http://www.boellhoff.com/web/centres.nsf/Files/
Technik_rund_um_Schrauben/$FILE/Technik_rund_um_Schrauben.pdf
(due to a problem with the ProZ system shortening long URLs I have had to split this across two lines, so a CUT and PASTE is required)

The main caveat is that the translation of "Schrauben" must not give the impression that only screws or only bolts are covered. The document really does cover every aspect threaded fastener (screws, bolts, pins, nuts, washers, ...). So, for example, "Everything to do with Screws" would be out as it gives the impression that bolts are not covered (apart from not being very catchy!)

What I'm looking for is something catchy that captures the sense of the original word play, it doesn't have to be entirely faithful to the original title. The document also has extensive information on the technology, so it would be could to retain that aspect.

Thanks as always for your creative ideas.

Stephen

Discussion

Cynthia Whitehead Apr 2, 2023:
and the Title is: The Manual of Fastening Technology, 5th edition. https://eshop-sk.boellhoff.com/out/media/pdf/handbuch/the_ma...
Languageman (asker) Oct 31, 2007:
@Jonhathan You're right, of course, fancy that. They don't get a mention in this document though - it seems the title isn't quite as encompassing as it makes out!
Jonathan MacKerron Oct 31, 2007:
"threaded rivets" actually do exist
Languageman (asker) Oct 31, 2007:
Probably not, but as the deadline approaches that's what it's starting to feel like! I thought of "Screwing around with technology", but I don't think that fits either!
Ken Cox Oct 31, 2007:
I don't suppose you want 'The Turn of the Screw' ;-)

Proposed translations

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The Nuts and Bolts of Threaded Fasteners

if you don't mind a dumb pun ('the nuts and bolts of...' is a cliche expression for 'the practical details of...').

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Or at the other end of the scale: Vade Mecum of Threaded Fastener Technology
Note from asker:
Dumb puns are fine! Actually, this is my favourite so far. I would probably add technology on the end though.
Peer comment(s):

agree Susan Zimmer : Yes, I like this one!
12 mins
agree Trudy Peters : Love it!
47 mins
agree Michael Harris
2 hrs
agree Steffen Walter : Not as dumb as it appears at first glance :-)
2 hrs
agree Norbert Hermann : rings a bell: http://www.proz.com/kudoz/2156506
3 hrs
agree Teresa Reinhardt : excellent!
4 hrs
agree Cathrin Cordes : Nuts-and bolts-related techologye
7 hrs
agree Sabine Akabayov, PhD : This is great
13 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks to everyone that contributed. This was just what I was looking for. "
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20 mins

Anything fasteners

or

All about fasteners
Everything you've ever wanted to know about fasteners

I also found a website with a document entitled:

"Anything Headed Threaded Crimped or Soldered"

www.americanfastenersupply.com

or

Fastener technology for dummies (in line with all the silly "dummies" books on the market).

of course, whether or not these options work for a British audience is something you would know better than I would...
Note from asker:
Thanks for the ideas. I'd best leave the 'for dummies' one, I'm not quite sure it would go down very well with the customers!
Peer comment(s):

agree Teresa Reinhardt : excellent!
4 hrs
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4 mins

from bolts to rivets

for starters

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let's get screwed...

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threaded fasteners 'R us

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our technologies are riveting

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nuts and bolts technologies
Note from asker:
Thanks for the ideas. I can' t really use anything about rivets, as they are not threaded fasteners.
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16 mins

screws, bolts and beyond

Maybe?

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Getting down to nuts and bolts
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1 hr

A World of Fasten-ating Technology

You knew this one was coming... ;-)

Note from asker:
LOL, I hadn't seen that one coming actually.
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1 hr

Fix it - properly!

Possibly to much marketing here, but something along this line might do. I also like Schnell's "screws, bolts and beyond", though.
Note from asker:
I think Paul's probably right. The emphasis is very much on choosing the right bolt for the right product, I see what you mean though - something like 'properly connected' perhaps?
Peer comment(s):

neutral Paul Cohen : In English, "fix it" implies that something is broken. I doubt that the manufacturer wants to convey that message.
15 mins
Sorry, got that wrong, of course. If it ain't broke, ... Thanks for the correction.
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https://eshop-sk.boellhoff.com/out/media/pdf/handbuch/the_manual_of_fastening__8100_en.pdf

The 8th edition of this Boellhoff manual is coming out soon.
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