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ALIGNING WHEEL [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Monorail Systems (Continuous Handling)
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
  • Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
DEF

A wheel separate from the main bearing wheels of a vehicle, running against [a] vertical rail or beam and providing guidance to the vehicle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Monorails (Manutention continue)
  • Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
  • Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
DEF

Roue latérale de faible diamètre, à axe vertical, équipée d'un pneumatique et disposée à l'angle d'un bogie de matériel sur pneumatiques, qui permet d'assurer le guidage de celui-ci en prenant appui sur une barre latérale dite de guidage.

Spanish

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