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MOUFLE CHAINE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pulleys and Belts
- Hoisting and Lifting
- Materials Handling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chain block
1, record 1, English, chain%20block
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chain fall 2, record 1, English, chain%20fall
avoid
- chain hoist 2, record 1, English, chain%20hoist
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tackle which uses an endless chain rather than a rope, often operated from an overhead track to lift heavy weights especially in workshops. 3, record 1, English, - chain%20block
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tackle: Any arrangement of ropes and pulleys to gain a mechanical advantage. 3, record 1, English, - chain%20block
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
block: a pulley or system of pulleys in a frame, with a hook, loop, etc. for attachment. 4, record 1, English, - chain%20block
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Although LASTE and WEBIN both consider "chain hoist" (or "chain fall") as a true synonym of "chain block", strictly speaking the block is only a part of the hoist, which also includes chains or cables. 5, record 1, English, - chain%20block
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Poulies et courroies
- Levage
- Manutention
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- moufle à chaîne
1, record 1, French, moufle%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Palans à bras. Ils sont de plusieurs sortes. Les palans ordinaires sont de simples moufles à chaîne à nombre de brins variable. 2, record 1, French, - moufle%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une poulie contenue dans une chape et munie d'un organe permettant de la fixer soit au fardeau, soit à un point de suspension, devient une «moufle». Cette moufle peut comporter plusieurs poulies dont le fonctionnement [...] permet de réduire et de diriger les forces. 3, record 1, French, - moufle%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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