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GIN POLE DERRICK [2 records]

Record 1 2012-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Derricks (Construction Sites)
  • Automated Materials Handling
DEF

A pole held in a nearly vertical position by four or more guy ropes.

OBS

In French, the modern, power-operated model is called "mât de levage, whereas the small, hand-operated model is referred to as "chèvre verticale".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Derricks et mâts (Chantiers)
  • Manutention automatique
DEF

Engin composé d'une poutre haubanée, servant à lever des fardeaux à l'aide d'un treuil.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jib-Type Hoisting Apparatus
  • Derricks (Construction Sites)
CONT

... the gin pole ... consists of a vertical or nearly vertical mast held in position by at least four twisted wire cables or ropes known as guys. A pulley or some other form of hoisting tackle attached to the top of the mast completes the equipment. The gin pole is frequently used in the erection of steel frames for small buildings ....

OBS

In French, the modern, power-operated model is called "mât de levage", whereas the small, hand-operated moded is referred to as "chèvre verticale".

OBS

gin-pole: standardized by the Standards Association of Australia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de levage à bras
  • Derricks et mâts (Chantiers)
CONT

[...] pour élever les fardeaux à grande hauteur, on utilise la chèvre verticale. C'est une longue poutre verticale, maintenue par des haubans et reposant, à sa partie inférieure, sur une crapaudine. La chaîne de traction reçoit une poulie à chape et rochet pour le fardeau [...]

OBS

chèvre : Appareil très rustique, utilisé pour soulever de lourdes charges, pièces de charpente, pierres, etc.

Spanish

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