Glossary F
Deutsch: Freon / Español: Freón / Português: Freon / Français: Fréon / Italiano: Freon
Freon refers to a group of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) or hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) compounds used primarily as refrigerants and aerosol propellants. In the industrial context, freon plays a crucial role in refrigeration, air conditioning, and various manufacturing processes.
Deutsch: Zaun / Español: Cerca / Português: Cerca / Français: Clôture / Italiano: Recinto
Fence refers to a physical barrier or enclosure used to define boundaries, enhance security, or restrict access in an industrial context. It serves multiple purposes, such as protecting property, ensuring safety, and delineating specific areas within an industrial site.
Deutsch: Forstmaschine / Español: Adelantador / Português: Transportador / Français: Débardeur / Italiano: Trasportatore
Forwarder refers to a type of forestry machine used for transporting felled logs from the cutting site to a roadside landing or storage area. In the industrial context, forwarders are essential in the logging industry for their efficiency and ability to handle heavy loads in challenging terrains.
Deutsch: Flexibilität / Español: Flexibilidad / Português: Flexibilidade / Français: Flexibilité / Italiano: Flessibilità
Flexibility in the industrial context refers to the ability of a manufacturing system to adapt to changes. These changes can involve variations in production volume, product types, and process capabilities. Flexibility is crucial for responding to market demands, improving efficiency, and reducing downtime.
Deutsch: Befestigungselement / Español: Sujetador / Português: Fixador / Français: Attache / Italiano: Fissaggio
Fastener is a hardware device used to join or secure two or more objects together. In the industrial context, fasteners are critical components used in various applications across manufacturing, construction, aerospace, automotive, and other industries to ensure the stability and integrity of structures and products.
Deutsch: FOB Shanghai / Español: FOB Shanghái / Português: FOB Xangai / Français: FOB Shanghai / Italiano: FOB Shanghai
FOB Shanghai stands for "Free on Board Shanghai" and is an international trade term used to specify the point at which the seller transfers ownership and responsibility of goods to the buyer. In this context, the term indicates that the seller delivers the goods to a ship at the port of Shanghai, at which point the risk and cost transfer to the buyer.
Deutsch: Fälschung / Español: Falsificación / Português: Falsificação / Français: Falsification / Italiano: Contraffazione
Fake refers to any product or component that is counterfeit or not genuine, often imitating a legitimate item. In the industrial context, fake items can pose serious risks to safety, efficiency, and reliability, affecting everything from consumer goods to critical Infrastructure components.
Deutsch: Fehler / Español: Falla / Português: Falha / Français: Défaut / Italiano: Guasto
Fault in the industrial context refers to a defect, error, or malfunction in machinery, equipment, systems, or processes that disrupts normal operations. These faults can range from minor issues that cause temporary inconveniences to significant failures that lead to costly downtime, safety hazards, or quality control problems.