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DUAL HOISTING UNIT CRANE [1 record]

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Record 1 1988-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cranes (Hoisting and Lifting)
OBS

When a third, or auxiliary, trolley of lesser capacity than either of the two main trolleys is used, it is arranged to be operated independently of them. A crane of this kind has three separate hoisting units and three separate trolley-travel units.

OBS

The hoisting mechanism provides for lifting and lowering loads generally by means of one or more drums spooling the hoisting cables.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Grues (Levage)

Spanish

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