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BILGE PROTECTION ELEMENT [1 record]

Record 1 1986-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loads and Weights (Transport.)
  • Freight Service (Rail Transport)
DEF

Horizontal piece of lumber nailed to the end walls of the car and to the gates. Two pieces are used: one is placed above and the other below the bilge of a barrel in order to prevent pressure on the bilge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poids et charges (Transports)
  • Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
DEF

Pièce de bois qui sert à protéger la panse des barils (ou fûts). On en fixe deux à l'horizontale sur les parois de bout d'un wagon et contre les clés de chargement.

Spanish

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