Porta Blindata

English translation: (steel) reinforced door

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Italian term or phrase:porta blindata
English translation:(steel) reinforced door
Entered by: Michael Powers (PhD)

09:57 May 30, 2005
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Manufacturing
Italian term or phrase: Porta Blindata
This is not a door for any security purpose but for homes. Is it right to call it "Armoured Doors"? or is there another term for it?
Michael Deliso
Local time: 01:49
(steel) reinforced door
Explanation:
Mike :)

I agree that armored (armoured) door sounds like a security facility.
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Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 20:49
Grading comment
Thanks Michael... I guess I'll use (steel reinforced) to give a stronger meaning to "Blindata" used for homes
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Summary of answers provided
4(steel) reinforced door
Michael Powers (PhD)
4strongroom door
Maria Elisa Manfrino


  

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(steel) reinforced door


Explanation:
Mike :)

I agree that armored (armoured) door sounds like a security facility.


Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 20:49
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks Michael... I guess I'll use (steel reinforced) to give a stronger meaning to "Blindata" used for homes
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strongroom door


Explanation:
... 3 1/2" Standard Quality fire and burglar resistant strongroom door is specially
... fibre reinforced barrier material resistant to high speed drilling, ...
www.chubblockandsafe.co.nz/ specialized/chubbsafes_vault_3_1.htm

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Note added at 4 mins (2005-05-30 10:02:32 GMT)
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... Fire and burglar resistant strongroom door * One Combination Lock ... Rectangular in
form, the door is a ... special Chubb formulated fibre reinforced barrier material ...
www.aecasia.com/CHUBB/safes/vaultdoor.htm - 43k

Maria Elisa Manfrino
Italy
Local time: 01:49
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in ItalianItalian
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