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English translation: the security cable

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Swedish term or phrase:förankringswieren
English translation:the security cable
Entered by: David Rumsey

16:57 Jun 14, 2023
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Business/Commerce (general)
Swedish term or phrase: förankringswieren
Denna ”vault tag” blir obrukbar om förankringswieren klipps.

In a document on cash handling/safe deposit boxes. Is this a typo?
David Rumsey
Canada
Local time: 19:19
the security cable
Explanation:
Put 'förankringswieren' and then 'security cable' into your search engine and compare images. You will see they match.
Also see reference.

Note: Väjer, wire, wier are all used in Swedish for cable or wire.
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Michael Ellis
United Kingdom
Local time: 03:19
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1the security cable
Michael Ellis
3förankringsvajer > anchoring cables
Sam Habach


Discussion entries: 2





  

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13 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
förankringsvajer > anchoring cables


Explanation:
I think it is a typo. It should be förankringsvajer, and I agree with you that it makes sense in the context provided.

Sam Habach
United States
Local time: 22:19
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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15 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
the security cable


Explanation:
Put 'förankringswieren' and then 'security cable' into your search engine and compare images. You will see they match.
Also see reference.

Note: Väjer, wire, wier are all used in Swedish for cable or wire.

Example sentence(s):
  • This "vault tag" becomes unusable if the security cable is cut.

    https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/security-cables-chains-anchor-points/3646053
Michael Ellis
United Kingdom
Local time: 03:19
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

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agree  Michele Fauble
8 hrs
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