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Record 1 2017-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pulleys and Belts
  • Hoisting and Lifting
  • Transport of Wood
DEF

The block which, in tight-skyline systems, can be lowered to pick up loads on the ground and then raised as required for hauling them in to the landing.

OBS

The block is long and narrow, with the pulley wheel(s) at the top, and so balanced that most of the weight is at the bottom.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poulies et courroies
  • Levage
  • Transport du bois
DEF

Poulie qui, dans les systèmes de câble-grue à auto-levage, peut être abaissée pour y accrocher des charges au sol et ensuite les élever pour les transporter jusqu'à la station d'arrivée.

OBS

Cette poulie est longue et étroite, avec un réa en haut, et équilibrée de façon à faciliter l'accrochage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Poleas y correas
  • Levantamiento de cargas
  • Transporte de la madera
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