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Subject:Re: Grease ZERK or ZIRC? From:Marci Abels <mabels -at- SKYJACKINC -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 26 May 1999 14:33:24 -0500
We always use Grease fitting. Zerk is, indeed jargon, and in our company, we have found that it is not a term know well be non-English speaking people.
-----Original Message-----
From: Kate Schommer [SMTP:KSchommer -at- METSYSENG -dot- COM]
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 1999 5:11 PM
Subject: Grease ZERK or ZIRC?
This question is for all the gearhead TWs (I know you're out there):
The connector where you pump grease into a bearing: Is it spelled "zerk" or "zirc"?
I realize this is jargon-y, but I'm squeamish about the term "nipple". Any and
all alternate suggestions are welcome!
Kate
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