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DE
Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Thread quality and performance Elasticity Elastic recovery The ability of a thread or seam to recover after deformation. Elastizität
Translations
DE Elastizität
FR Élasticité
ES Elasticidad
IT Elasticità
CN 弹性
VN Độ đàn hồi
Not to be confused with High elongation does not automatically mean high elasticity.
Thread quality and performance Elongation Extension The increase in thread length under tensile load, usually expressed as a percentage. Dehnung
Translations
DE Dehnung
FR Allongement
ES Alargamiento
IT Allungamento
CN 伸长率
VN Độ giãn dài
Not to be confused with State whether elongation at a defined force or at break is meant.
Thread quality and performance Elongation at break Maximum tensile elongation The percentage elongation measured when the thread breaks. Bruchdehnung
Translations
DE Bruchdehnung
FR Allongement à la rupture
ES Alargamiento a la rotura
IT Allungamento a rottura
CN 断裂伸长率
VN Độ giãn dài khi đứt
Not to be confused with Not the same as elastic recovery.