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Record 1 2018-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Winches
CONT

Rope blocks are generally used only for light lifting (100 - 300 lbs). ... They are light, easily carried around, easily put up and taken down and can be used to lift through a long vertical distance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Treuils
CONT

Les palans à cordage servent généralement à soulever des fardeaux pesant entre 100 et 300 lb. [...] Ils sont légers, faciles à manœuvrer et à installer, et permettent une hauteur de levée considérable.

Spanish

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