machine à calot
English translation: disposable cap dispenser
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ice-maker Explanation: Just a hunch, but as a 'calot' can be a large marble, could they possibly be referring to a machine for making ice-cubes — which in fact aren't usually 'cubes' at all when made by machine, but much more like 'balls' of some form or another. Would this be consistent with the rest of the equipment in your list? Are you sure this is actually 'office' in the EN sense of the word; or is it in fact a FR 'office', which would be a faux ami here? Can you tell us perhaps if this document comes from mainland France, or somewhere abroad? I'm wondering if this is maybe some specific local usage? -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 20 hrs (2010-11-12 10:37:07 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- In support of Linda's answer, here's another site that shows the type of headgear involved: http://www.eprofeel.com/calot-papier-reglable-blanc-ou-liser... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 20 hrs (2010-11-12 10:39:41 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- And in this PDF document, there's a mention of 'distributeur à calots' (p 15), and it even gives a manufacturer and their website, which might be worth investigating? http://www.marque-nf.com/download/produits/FR/NF031.pdf |
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19 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): +2
peer agreement (net): +2protective head covering distributor Explanation: Not really guessing, but a 'calot' is also a forage cap in the army/police. Also the name of the disposable head covering used in the catering trade - handling food, cleaning and maintenance. (The second reference is under section 7 - 'prévention individuelle'.) -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 20 hrs (2010-11-12 10:54:50 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- http://www.webmarchand.com/a/liste_produit/idx/6021000/mot/C... Another reference! I was wondering if there was a mistake in punctuation in the original text, in fact. Should it be 'évier, machine à calots'? Which would give 'sink/washing facilities and head covering distributor'? What do you think? -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 20 hrs (2010-11-12 11:11:39 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Just thought - 'disposable cap dispenser'. Reference: http://www.lisavet.fr/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=80&gc... Reference: http://www.bossons-fute.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view... |
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