Abbreviation
Explanation
µm
Unit of measurement of length [micrometre]
M
Metric
Nm
Unit of measurement of work [newton metre]
TORQUE SPECIFICATION: 1 Nm = 0.737 lb-ft
Pound-Force (lb)× Feet (ft)
PA
Polyamide
PE-LD
Low-density polyethylene
PPE
Polytetrafluoroethylene
psi
Anglo-American unit of measurement for pressure [pound-
force per square inch]
All pressure data expressed in [bar/psi] is assumed to be
gauge pressure [barg/psig] unless explicitly specified
otherwise.
PTFE
Polytetrafluoroethylene
SET-UP
Self-learning installation
During commissioning and maintenance, the SET-UP
procedure carries out all the necessary settings for the
generation of messages.
SW
Indicates the size of spanners [width across flats]
T.VIS
Tuchenhagen Valve Information System
V AC
Volt alternating current
V DC
Volt direct current
W
Unit of measurement of power [Watt]
TIG
Welding method
Tungsten inert gas welding
Inch
Unit of measurement of length in the Anglo-American
language area
Inch OD
Tube measurement according to British Standard (BS),
outside diameter
Inch IPS
American pipe measurement, iron pipe size
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