Nov 26, 2019 01:08
4 yrs ago
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Block passing compression type dead-end clamp

Electric wires used
Table 1 shows the electric wire specifications. For the tensile load, the standard value of CFCC 79.5 kN was adopted. In addition, our standard moulded wire (SB: Smooth Body) was used.

Structure
Figure 1 shows the structure of this clamp. We have developed  a steel clamp, aluminum pipe, and aluminum clamp body for ACFR with a compression structure that grips the core wire with a steel clamp, as is the case for ACSR.
This makes it possible to shorten the length and pass the stringing block without using a protector, thereby improving workability.

About "Block passing compression type dead-end clamp"
Block passing compression type dead end clamp,
Block passing compression-type dead-end clamp, or
Block passing compression type dead-end clamp

Which is the best one?

I am confused.

Thank you for your advice.
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Non-PRO (2): Tony M, Yvonne Gallagher

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Discussion

Tina Vonhof (X) Nov 26, 2019:
@ Sue-my When two nouns are used together as an adjective (most often to describe another noun), you need a hyphen to connect them. In the same document you may see them separate, as two nouns, for example: 'grips the core wire with a steel clamp' or they may be attached, as in: 'dead-end clamp'.
Tony M Nov 26, 2019:
@ Asker Watch out! There are other errors in your draft translation that betray a non-native writer!

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None of the above

Block-passing compression-type dead-end clamp.
Hyphens are going out of fashion, but here they're essential to resolve the ambiguities.
Peer comment(s):

agree Tony M : US usage tends to omit them, often to the detriment of proper comprehension; in this instances, as Phil says, I believe they are essential in order for the qualifiers to be correctly grouped and read together.
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agree Mark Robertson
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agree Yvonne Gallagher
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agree Armorel Young
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agree Tina Vonhof (X)
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