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THREE-FOLD PURCHASE [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pulleys and Belts
  • Hoisting and Lifting
  • Outfitting of Ships
CONT

A threefold purchase consists of two treble blocks having the fall and standing part leading from the same block and from opposite sides. Its power is six or seven times.

Key term(s)
  • three-fold purchase

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poulies et courroies
  • Levage
  • Armement et gréement
Key term(s)
  • palan à 6 brins

Spanish

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