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Record 1 2000-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
  • Hoisting and Lifting
DEF

A fiber rope, wire rope, or chain by means of which force is exerted on the sheaves and pulleys of a hoisting machine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
  • Levage
CONT

Câbles de levage. 1. Câbles en chanvre. [Ils sont] encore employés pour des appareils de levage légers (palans, moufles) et pour la constitution d'élingues [...] 2. Câbles en acier. [...] Les règlements actuels imposent un coefficient de sécurité [...] de huit pour les appareils de levage (grues, palans, ponts roulants), de neuf pour les ascenseurs et de dix pour les appareils d'extraction (cages de mines).

Spanish

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