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Record 1 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pulleys and Belts
  • Hoisting and Lifting
  • Materials Handling
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
DEF

A pulley or system of pulleys in a frame, with a hook, loop, etc. for attachment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poulies et courroies
  • Levage
  • Manutention
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
CONT

Une poulie contenue dans une chape et munie d'un organe permettant de la fixer soit au fardeau, soit à un point de suspension, devient une «moufle». Cette moufle peut comporter plusieurs poulies dont le fonctionnement [...] permet de réduire et de diriger les forces.

OBS

moufle : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

OBS

La source intitulée «Les appareils de manutention : principes et critères de choix», par M. Monne et A. Ogus (MONAP, 1968, page 79) indique que le terme «moufle» peut aussi s'employer au masculin.

Spanish

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