Glossary P

Deutsch: Plummer / Español: Plummer / Português: Plummer / Français: Plummer / Italian: Plummer

Plummer in the context of quality management refers to a type of bearing housing used to provide support and alignment for a rotating shaft. This term is often used interchangeably with "pillow block" and is essential in maintaining the stability and performance of mechanical systems.

Deutsch: Schadstoff / Español: Contaminante / Português: Poluente / Français: Polluant / Italiano: Inquinante

Pollutant in the context of quality management refers to any substance or agent introduced into an environment or system that can compromise product quality, safety, or compliance. Pollutants can be chemical, biological, or physical in nature and may affect the integrity of processes, products, or services. Managing pollutants effectively is crucial for maintaining quality standards, adhering to regulatory requirements, and protecting consumer health and environmental safety.

Deutsch: Polyester im Qualitätsmanagement / Español: Poliéster en la Gestión de Calidad / Português: Poliéster na Gestão da Qualidade / Français: Polyester dans la Gestion de la Qualité / Italiano: Poliestere nella Gestione della Qualità

Polyester in the quality management context refers to a synthetic polymer widely used in textiles, packaging, and various industrial applications. Quality management of polyester involves ensuring that the material meets specific standards and requirements in terms of durability, performance, and safety.

Deutsch: Polymer / Español: Polímero / Português: Polímero / Français: Polymère / Italiano: Polimero

Polymer in quality management refers to a large molecule composed of repeating structural units, utilized in various industries to create materials with specific properties, ensuring product performance, durability, and compliance with quality standards.

Deutsch: Porosität / Español: Porosidad / Português: Porosidade / Français: Porosité / Italiano: Porosità

Porosity in the context of quality management refers to the measure of void spaces within a material, which can affect the material’s strength, durability, permeability, and overall quality. In quality management, controlling and understanding porosity is essential, particularly in industries such as manufacturing, construction, and pharmaceuticals, where the physical properties of materials directly impact the final product's performance and safety.

Deutsch: Position / Español: Posición / Português: Posição / Français: Position / Italiano: Posizione

Position in the quality management context refers to the role or status of an element within the quality management system (QMS), emphasizing its importance, function, or placement in the overall quality hierarchy or process workflow.

Powder in the Quality Management Context

Deutsch: Pulver im Qualitätsmanagement / Español: Polvo en la Gestión de Calidad / Português: Pó na Gestão da Qualidade / Français: Poudre dans la Gestion de la Qualité / Italiano: Polvere nella Gestione della Qualità

Powder in the quality management context refers to any finely divided solid material used in various industries, such as pharmaceuticals, food production, or manufacturing. Managing the quality of powder involves ensuring its consistency, purity, and performance characteristics to meet specific standards and regulatory requirements.

PP in the quality management context stands for "Production Part Approval Process." It is a standardized method used in manufacturing and quality management to ensure that the production of parts or components meets the specified requirements and quality standards. PP is a systematic approach that involves documentation, verification, and validation of the production process to ensure consistency and compliance with customer expectations.