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ramplus

English translation: ramplug

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Spanish term or phrase:ramplus
English translation:ramplug
Entered by: Christine Walsh

15:14 May 30, 2009
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
Spanish term or phrase: ramplus
Cuado se utilicen taladros, radials, pistolas fijaclavos, grapadoras, cinceles, ramplus, etc., y en aquellos trabajos en los que sea necesario cortar cables, percutir sobre hormigóno metal, se utilizarán siempre gafas protectoras.
Alan Lambson
Local time: 05:45
ramplug
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http://es.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=2009021407594...

http://www.adoos.com.pe/post/2713057/asdf

http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ve/MLV-10226942-harramienta...

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http://www.trademe.co.nz/Building-renovation/Building-suppli...
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Christine Walsh
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4 +2ramplug
Christine Walsh
5rawlplug
slothm
2rawplugs
liz askew
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rawplugs


Explanation:
though I don't see how this follows on from the list of tools..

liz askew
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ramplug


Explanation:
http://es.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=2009021407594...

http://www.adoos.com.pe/post/2713057/asdf

http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ve/MLV-10226942-harramienta...

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http://www.trademe.co.nz/Building-renovation/Building-suppli...

Christine Walsh
Local time: 08:45
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
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agree  MPGS: :)
44 mins
  -> Muchas gracias!

agree  eski: Fits the context nicely; ¡un abrazo y un beso, Cristine! :))
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  -> Muchas gracias, simpático!
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1 day 9 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
rawlplug


Explanation:
Used to have one. I use fisher props now.

Ramplus is spanish slang for rawlplus.

www.engnet.us/p/b.aspx/2346http://www.rawlplug.co.uk/
Rawlplug is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of specialist anchoring and fixing systems, used in construction, industrial and retail markets.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rawlplug_Ltd. Rawlplug Ltd. is a British engineering company. It is named after Rawlplug, a tradename it owns, which has become genericised in the UK as a ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_plug
A wall plug or Rawlplug is a type of fixing used in building. It allows screws to be fitted into masonry walls.
http://www.enigmatist.com/free/john49/rawlfaq.htm
What on earth is a Rawlplug?
It is a fastening which allows you to fix objects to brick, masonry, or concrete. A hole is drilled into the floor or wall, an insert (now normally plastic) is put into the hole, and a screw is driven into the insert. The screw expands the insert sideways, and it grips the inside of the hole tightly.

http://everything2.com/title/Rawlplug
Usually you'd drill a hole, insert the screw into the hole to check it's deep and wide enough, and then insert the rawlplug. As the screw is screwed into ...

http://www.tellmehowto.net/howto/fix_a_loose_rawlplug_7897
How To Fix A Loose Rawlplug. - Something every DIY'er comes across pretty regularly........ If – despite using the correct size.

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/by-make/r/rawlplug-hand-...
rawlplug hand tools reviews by users & compare cheap prices using our UK Price Comparison Site.
http://dictionary.reverso.net/English-definitions/Rawlplug
Rawlplug definition : Rawlplug n Trademark a short fibre or plastic tube used to provide a fixing in a wall for …

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=116963...
How much weight does a 7mm rawlplug take? In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving.


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Reference information:
Chistes Zulianos...
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RAMPLU: Degeneración de la palabra inglesa Raw Plug: Dispositivo/cuña de plástico, metálica o de madera que se utiliza para fijar pernos, tornillos y clavos ...
members.tripod.com/danielvilla/sources/Chistes_Zulianos.htm - 33k - Cached - Similar pages

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chriswa may be on to something



RamPlug
The Ramset Ramplug™ is a light weight screw fixing for use in solid material. Suitable for use with all types of screws. Available in Long and Ultralong ...
www.itwproline.com.au/Ramplug/default.aspx - 17k - Cached - Similar pages

liz askew
United Kingdom
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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