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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Functional properties Heat-resistant Heat resistant Able to retain required properties when exposed to elevated temperatures for a defined time. Hitzebeständig
Translations
DE Hitzebeständig
FR Résistant à la chaleur
ES Resistente al calor
IT Resistente al calore
CN 耐热
VN Chịu nhiệt
Not to be confused with State temperature, duration and load conditions.
Functional properties Heavy-duty heavy-duty Designed for high mechanical stress or demanding service conditions. Hoch beansprucht
Translations
DE Hoch beansprucht
FR Usage intensif
ES Uso intensivo
IT Per impieghi gravosi
CN 高强度用途
VN Chịu tải nặng
Functional properties High-temperature resistance high temperature resistance Ability to retain required properties at elevated temperature under defined conditions. Hochtemperaturbeständigkeit
Translations
DE Hochtemperaturbeständigkeit
FR Résistance aux hautes températures
ES Resistencia a altas temperaturas
IT Resistenza alle alte temperature
CN 耐高温性
VN Khả năng chịu nhiệt độ cao