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BLOCK FALL [2 records]

Record 1 1987-12-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hoisting and Lifting
  • Materials Handling
  • Pulleys and Belts
DEF

a simple mechanical device widely used for lifting heavy weights. The typical block and tackle consists of two blocks in which pulleys are mounted, and a rope or chain (the tackle) strung through the pulleys. A small force applied to the tackle over a relatively long distance is used to lift a heavy weight a short distance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Levage
  • Manutention
  • Poulies et courroies
DEF

Palan constitué par deux chapes à une ou plusieurs poulies sur lesquelles s'enroule une chaîne ou plus généralement un câble unique.

OBS

palan: Appareil de levage utilisé pour déplacer verticalement une charge sur une course limitée. (...) Le palan permet, grâce à un système démultiplicateur, de soulever des charges avec un effort moteur relativement faible.

DEF

«moufle palan» : Appareil de levage utilisant un câble ou une chaîne associé à deux poulies ou plus de façon à réduire l'effort au tambour du treuil de charge.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cranes (Hoisting and Lifting)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Grues (Levage)
OBS

(d'une grue)

Spanish

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