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RVS

English translation: stainless steel

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Dutch term or phrase:RVS
English translation:stainless steel
Entered by: Mike Wilkinson

11:54 Feb 7, 2007
Dutch to English translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / Inrichting opslagplaats voedingswarenfabrikant
Dutch term or phrase: RVS
Full sentence:

"Wandaansluiting rond afwerken of profiel afschuinen onder een hoek van 45º Bij gebruik van profiel minimaal 2 mm RVS toepassen. "

Does RVS stand for "Roestvrij staal" (stainless steel) - is that possible in this context?

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Nathalya
Belgium
Local time: 18:47
stainless steel
Explanation:
roestvrij staal = stainless steel
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Mike Wilkinson
Local time: 18:47
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stainless steel


Explanation:
roestvrij staal = stainless steel

Mike Wilkinson
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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
stainless steel


Explanation:
Yes, RVS stands for "Roestvrij staal" (stainless steel). It is also OK in this context.

Roestvast staal (ook inox of RVS genoemd, en in de volksmond beter bekend als roestvrij staal) is een legering van hoofdzakelijk ijzer, chroom en koolstof.

In metallurgy, stainless steel is defined as a ferrous alloy with a minimum of 10.5% chromium content.[1] The name originates from the fact that stainless steel does not stain, corrode or rust as easily as ordinary steel. This material is also called corrosion resistant steel when it is not detailed exactly to its alloy type and grade, particularly in the aviation industry.

Meturgan
Hungary
Local time: 18:47
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