Glossary S
Deutsch: Minderwertig / Español: Subestándar / Português: Abaixo do padrão / Français: Sous-standard / Italiano: Sotto standard
Substandard in the industrial context refers to products, processes, or materials that fail to meet the established quality, safety, or performance standards required in a specific industry. These deficiencies may result from poor manufacturing practices, non-compliance with regulations, or the use of inferior materials, posing risks to reliability, safety, and reputation.
Deutsch: Schreddern / Español: Trituración / Português: Trituração / Français: Broyage / Italiano: Triturazione
Shredding in the industrial context refers to the process of breaking down materials into smaller pieces using mechanical shredders or grinders. This method is commonly employed in industries such as manufacturing, recycling, waste management, and resource recovery to handle and process materials efficiently. Industrial shredding is vital for reducing the size of materials for disposal, recycling, or further use in production processes.
Deutsch: Scheren / Español: Tijeras / Português: Tesouras / Français: Ciseaux / Italiano: Forbici
Scissors in the industrial context refers to a versatile cutting tool used across various industries for precise cutting of materials. These tools come in specialised designs and sizes tailored to specific applications, including manufacturing, textiles, and metalworking. Industrial scissors differ significantly from household scissors in terms of durability, material, and cutting capacity.
Deutsch: Safeway / Español: Safeway / Português: Safeway / Français: Safeway / Italiano: Safeway
Safeway in the industrial context refers to a company or entity that plays a role in providing goods, services, or logistical solutions across various industries. While Safeway is primarily known as a supermarket chain, its application in the industrial or industry context might include the supply chain, retail distribution, or procurement of goods essential for other industrial operations.
Deutsch: Subjektivität / Español: Subjetividad / Português: Subjetividade / Français: Subjectivité / Italiano: Soggettività
Subjectivity in the industrial or industry context refers to the influence of personal opinions, biases, experiences, or perspectives in decision-making, evaluation, or interpretation within industrial processes or practices. It contrasts with objectivity, which relies on factual, measurable, and impartial criteria.
Deutsch: Silikose / Español: Silicosis / Português: Silicose / Français: Silicose / Italiano: Silicosi
Silicosis in the industrial context is a lung disease caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica dust, which leads to inflammation and scarring of lung tissue. This occupational disease is particularly prevalent in industries involving mining, construction, stone cutting, and manufacturing, where workers are exposed to fine silica particles over time.
Deutsch: Sieben / Español: Tamizado / Português: Peneiramento / Français: Tamisage / Italiano: Setacciatura
Sieving in the industrial context refers to the process of separating materials based on particle size using a sieve or screen. It is a critical operation in many industries, ensuring product consistency, removing impurities, and classifying materials for further processing.
Deutsch: Schallschutz / Español: Aislamiento acústico / Português: Isolamento acústico / Français: Isolation phonique / Italiano: Isolamento acustico
Soundproofing refers to the process of reducing or eliminating sound transmission between two spaces. In industrial contexts, soundproofing is essential to manage noise pollution, protect worker health, and comply with regulatory standards. It typically involves using materials and methods designed to block, absorb, or dampen sound waves.