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HOISTING EQUIPMENT [17 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hoisting jack
1, record 1, English, hoisting%20jack
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hoisting jack : an item in the "Mechanical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - hoisting%20jack
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- balan de hissage
1, record 1, French, balan%20de%20hissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balan de hissage : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement mécaniques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - balan%20de%20hissage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hoisting apparatus
1, record 2, English, hoisting%20apparatus
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hoisting apparatus : an item in the "Mechanical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - hoisting%20apparatus
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- appareil de levage
1, record 2, French, appareil%20de%20levage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
appareil de levage : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement mécaniques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - appareil%20de%20levage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-01-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Execution of Work (Construction)
- Glazing Materials (Constr.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- glass wall installer
1, record 3, English, glass%20wall%20installer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Glass wall installers] position and secure panes in frame; assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products; install door, window and other hardware; repair glass doors and other glass structures; assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment; transport cases of glass. 2, record 3, English, - glass%20wall%20installer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Exécution des travaux de construction
- Matériaux verriers (Construction)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poseur de pans de verre
1, record 3, French, poseur%20de%20pans%20de%20verre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- poseuse de pans de verre 1, record 3, French, poseuse%20de%20pans%20de%20verre
correct, feminine noun
- poseur de murs en verre 1, record 3, French, poseur%20de%20murs%20en%20verre
correct, masculine noun
- poseuse de murs en verre 1, record 3, French, poseuse%20de%20murs%20en%20verre
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-11-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Execution of Work (Construction)
- Glazing Materials (Constr.)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- glass installer-glazier
1, record 4, English, glass%20installer%2Dglazier
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Duties : read and interpret blueprints and specifications to determine type and thickness of glass, frame, installation procedure and materials required; measure and mark glass and cut glass using glass cutters or computerized cutter; tint glass and create patterns on glass by etching, sandblasting or painting designs; assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolds, rigging and hoisting equipment; position glass panes into frames and secure glass using clips, points or mouldings; assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products on walls, ceilings or exteriors of building and prepare and install skylights, showcases and aquariums and stained or other special glass; repair and service residential windows, commercial aluminum doors and other glass supporting structures, and replace damaged glass or faulty sealant. 2, record 4, English, - glass%20installer%2Dglazier
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Exécution des travaux de construction
- Matériaux verriers (Construction)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vitrier-poseur de glaces
1, record 4, French, vitrier%2Dposeur%20de%20glaces
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- vitrière-poseuse de glaces 1, record 4, French, vitri%C3%A8re%2Dposeuse%20de%20glaces
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-06-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tow truck
1, record 5, English, tow%20truck
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- wrecker 2, record 5, English, wrecker
correct, officially approved
- breakdown truck 3, record 5, English, breakdown%20truck
correct, Great Britain
- breakdown van 4, record 5, English, breakdown%20van
correct, Great Britain
- breakdown lorry 5, record 5, English, breakdown%20lorry
correct, Great Britain
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An automotive vehicle with hoisting apparatus and mechanical equipment for towing wrecked or disabled automobiles, freeing automobiles stalled in snow or mud, or making minor repairs or adjustments at the roadside. 6, record 5, English, - tow%20truck
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tow truck; wrecker: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 7, record 5, English, - tow%20truck
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dépanneuse
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9panneuse
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- remorqueuse 2, record 5, French, remorqueuse
avoid, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Véhicule équipé d'un matériel permettant de remorquer ou de réparer sur place les véhicules en panne. 3, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9panneuse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
remorqueuse : l'expression «remorqueuse», souvent employée en ce sens [au Canada], est impropre. 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9panneuse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dépanneuse : terme entériné par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d'État du Canada. 3, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9panneuse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
dépanneuse : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9panneuse
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- camión-grúa
1, record 5, Spanish, cami%C3%B3n%2Dgr%C3%BAa
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vehículo automóvil provisto de grúa para remolcar otro. 2, record 5, Spanish, - cami%C3%B3n%2Dgr%C3%BAa
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
1, record 6, English, Oil%20and%20gas%20well%20drillers%2C%20servicers%2C%20testers%20and%20related%20workers
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Oil and gas well drillers and well servicers control the operation of drilling and hoisting equipment on drilling and service rigs, and direct the activities of the rig crew under supervision of the rig manager. Oil and gas well loggers, testers and related workers operate specialized mechanical or electronic equipment, tools or instruments to provide services in conjunction with well drilling, completion or servicing. Workers in this unit group are employed by drilling and well service contractors, petroleum producing companies and well logging or testing companies. 1, record 6, English, - Oil%20and%20gas%20well%20drillers%2C%20servicers%2C%20testers%20and%20related%20workers
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
8232: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 6, English, - Oil%20and%20gas%20well%20drillers%2C%20servicers%2C%20testers%20and%20related%20workers
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Foreurs/foreuses et personnel de mise à l'essai et des autres services reliés à l'extraction de pétrole et de gaz
1, record 6, French, Foreurs%2Fforeuses%20et%20personnel%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20l%27essai%20et%20des%20autres%20services%20reli%C3%A9s%20%C3%A0%20l%27extraction%20de%20p%C3%A9trole%20et%20de%20gaz
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les foreurs et les conducteurs de montage d'entretien des puits de pétrole et de gaz surveillent le fonctionnement des appareils et des machines de forage et de levage sur des installations de forage et des montages d'entretien, et dirigent les travaux des équipes sous la surveillance du chef de chantier. Les travailleurs en diagraphie et en mise à l'essai des puits et les travailleurs assimilés utilisent des instruments, des outils et de l'équipement mécanique ou électronique spécialisé pour fournir des services reliés au forage, au parachèvement et à l'entretien des puits. Les travailleurs de ce groupe de base travaillent pour des entrepreneurs en forage et en entretien des puits, dans sociétés productrices de pétrole et dans des sociétés de diagraphie et de mise à l'essai des puits. 1, record 6, French, - Foreurs%2Fforeuses%20et%20personnel%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20l%27essai%20et%20des%20autres%20services%20reli%C3%A9s%20%C3%A0%20l%27extraction%20de%20p%C3%A9trole%20et%20de%20gaz
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
8232 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 6, French, - Foreurs%2Fforeuses%20et%20personnel%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20l%27essai%20et%20des%20autres%20services%20reli%C3%A9s%20%C3%A0%20l%27extraction%20de%20p%C3%A9trole%20et%20de%20gaz
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Cranes (Hoisting and Lifting)
- Cranes (Construction Sites)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- backward extension of the cantilever 1, record 7, English, backward%20extension%20of%20the%20cantilever
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cantilever crane... consists of a horizontal member which is either fixed to or can rotate in a horizontal plane about a vertical member. The hoisting equipment is housed in a trolley that moves on tracks on the horizontal member. The hoisting and traversing mechanism is usually mounted on a backward extension of the cantilever. 1, record 7, English, - backward%20extension%20of%20the%20cantilever
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In English, there is apparently no set equivalent for the French term "contre-flèche". 2, record 7, English, - backward%20extension%20of%20the%20cantilever
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Grues (Levage)
- Grues (Chantiers)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- contre-flèche
1, record 7, French, contre%2Dfl%C3%A8che
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- flèche à contrepoids 2, record 7, French, fl%C3%A8che%20%C3%A0%20contrepoids
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grue-marteau: Grue sur pylône avec une flèche horizontale, sur laquelle se déplace le chariot porte-charge, et une contre-flèche plus courte supportant un contrepoids, qui équilibre la flèche et une partie de la charge. 3, record 7, French, - contre%2Dfl%C3%A8che
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La contre-flèche [...], appelée aussi flèche à contrepoids, est construite d'une manière analogue à la flèche. Un des éléments comporte l'attache de tirant simple ou double. 2, record 7, French, - contre%2Dfl%C3%A8che
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-02-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Ropemaking
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- utility rope
1, record 8, English, utility%20rope
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rope to be used in any situation that requires a rope, except for life safety applications. 1, record 8, English, - utility%20rope
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utility ropes can be used for hoisting equipment, securing unstable objects, and cordoning off an area. 1, record 8, English, - utility%20rope
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Corderie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- corde utilitaire
1, record 8, French, corde%20utilitaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Corde] utilisé[e] dans n'importe quel situation où un cordage est nécessaire, sauf dans les opérations de sauvetage. 2, record 8, French, - corde%20utilitaire
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les [cordes utilitaires] peuvent servir à lever de l'équipement, à immobiliser des objets instables ou à bloquer l'accès à un endroit. 2, record 8, French, - corde%20utilitaire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-06-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Elevators
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- passenger elevator
1, record 9, English, passenger%20elevator
correct, United States, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- elevator 2, record 9, English, elevator
correct, see observation, United States
- passenger lift 3, record 9, English, passenger%20lift
correct, Great Britain
- lift 2, record 9, English, lift
correct, see observation, noun, Great Britain
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An elevator used primarily to carry persons other than the operator and persons necessary for loading and unloading. 1, record 9, English, - passenger%20elevator
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Passenger elevators have relatively wide, shallow cars with wide entrances, so that people can enter and leave quickly at each stop. 4, record 9, English, - passenger%20elevator
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Strictly speaking, "elevator" and "lift" are terms referring to hoisting equipment for people and materials as well; however the terms are commonly used without qualifier to refer to the French "ascenseur" which is used to hoist people only. 5, record 9, English, - passenger%20elevator
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
passenger elevator: term standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (Standards Committee). 6, record 9, English, - passenger%20elevator
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Ascenseurs et monte-charge
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ascenseur
1, record 9, French, ascenseur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- ascenseur-descenseur 2, record 9, French, ascenseur%2Ddescenseur
masculine noun, less frequent
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil élévateur permettant de transporter des personnes dans une cabine se déplaçant entre des guides verticaux, ou faiblement inclinés sur la verticale, et actionnée par une machinerie. 3, record 9, French, - ascenseur
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ascenseur : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 4, record 9, French, - ascenseur
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Appareil qui sert à monter (et, en général, à descendre) des personnes aux différents étages d'un immeuble. 2, record 9, French, - ascenseur
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ascenseur [...] On dit parfois, pour préciser, ascenseur-descenseur. Un élévateur est un appareil servant à soulever des choses, non des personnes [...] en Amérique du Nord l'anglais se sert du même mot "elevator" pour désigner l'ascenseur, l'élévateur et le monte-charge. En Europe, «ascenseur» se dit «lift» en anglais [...] 5, record 9, French, - ascenseur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ascensores y montacargas
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- ascensor
1, record 9, Spanish, ascensor
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-06-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Cranes (Hoisting and Lifting)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- electrically-operated portable floor hoist 1, record 10, English, electrically%2Doperated%20portable%20floor%20hoist
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- electrical portable floor hoist 2, record 10, English, electrical%20portable%20floor%20hoist
- electrically-operated rolling floor hoist 2, record 10, English, electrically%2Doperated%20rolling%20floor%20hoist
- electrical rolling floor hoist 2, record 10, English, electrical%20rolling%20floor%20hoist
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some type of hoisting mechanism is desirable for equipment lifting, handling and repair. Our recommendation is a portable floor hoist, which eliminates the extra framing required by ceiling-mounted hoists, is more maneuverable and allows more space flexibility. 3, record 10, English, - electrically%2Doperated%20portable%20floor%20hoist
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Portable or "rolling" floor hoists are very useful to lift vehicles, engines, etc., and can be used anywhere in the shop. 4, record 10, English, - electrically%2Doperated%20portable%20floor%20hoist
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
See photo, source Internet: <a href="http://www.agcom.purdue.edu/" title="http://www.agcom.purdue.edu">http://www.agcom.purdue.edu</a>. 2, record 10, English, - electrically%2Doperated%20portable%20floor%20hoist
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Grues (Levage)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- grue d'atelier mobile électrique
1, record 10, French, grue%20d%27atelier%20mobile%20%C3%A9lectrique
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- grue mobile électrique d'atelier 2, record 10, French, grue%20mobile%20%C3%A9lectrique%20d%27atelier
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grue d'atelier mobile. 3, record 10, French, - grue%20d%27atelier%20mobile%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
grue d'atelier. 4, record 10, French, - grue%20d%27atelier%20mobile%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Voir photo, source Internet : www.mpsa.fr. 1, record 10, French, - grue%20d%27atelier%20mobile%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-08-31
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Gantry and Travelling Cranes
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- electric overhead travelling crane
1, record 11, English, electric%20overhead%20travelling%20crane
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- electric overhead traveling crane 2, record 11, English, electric%20overhead%20traveling%20crane
correct
- electrical overhead travelling crane 3, record 11, English, electrical%20overhead%20travelling%20crane
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electrical operated equipment for lifting, lowering and transporting loads, consisting of a movable bridge carrying a movable hoisting mechanism and travelling on an overhead runway structure. 3, record 11, English, - electric%20overhead%20travelling%20crane
Record 11, Key term(s)
- E.O.T crane
- electrical overhead traveling crane
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Ponts roulants et portiques (Levage)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- pont roulant électrique
1, record 11, French, pont%20roulant%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque vous déciderez de doter un pont roulant électrique d'un système de commande à distance par radio ou à boîte pendante, notre ensemble de freinage pneumatique/hydraulique télécommandé interfacera avec n'importe quel système de freinage hydraulique existant. 2, record 11, French, - pont%20roulant%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-08-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Dredging
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- control software
1, record 12, English, control%20software
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hoisting and lowering speeds can also be automatically controlled as a function of depth with the help of computerized electronic equipment, control software and a video monitor. 1, record 12, English, - control%20software
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Dragage
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- logiciel de contrôle
1, record 12, French, logiciel%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'utilisation d'un équipement électronique informatisé couplé à un logiciel de contrôle et à un moniteur vidéo peut permettre le réglage automatique des vitesses de descente/remontée en fonction de la profondeur déterminée à chaque endroit. 1, record 12, French, - logiciel%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-08-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Dredging
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- computerized electronic equipment
1, record 13, English, computerized%20electronic%20equipment
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hoisting and lowering speeds can also be automatically controlled as a function of depth with the help of computerized electronic equipment, control software and a video monitor. 1, record 13, English, - computerized%20electronic%20equipment
Record 13, Key term(s)
- computerised electronic equipment
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Dragage
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- équipement électronique informatisé
1, record 13, French, %C3%A9quipement%20%C3%A9lectronique%20informatis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'utilisation d'un équipement électronique informatisé couplé à un logiciel de contrôle et à un moniteur vidéo peut permettre le réglage automatique des vitesses de descente/remontée en fonction de la profondeur déterminée à chaque endroit. 1, record 13, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20%C3%A9lectronique%20informatis%C3%A9
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2000-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Jib-Type Hoisting Apparatus
- Derricks (Construction Sites)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- pole
1, record 14, English, pole
correct, generic
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- gin pole 2, record 14, English, gin%20pole
correct, generic
- gin-pole 3, record 14, English, gin%2Dpole
correct, generic, standardized
- gin pole derrick 1, record 14, English, gin%20pole%20derrick
correct, generic
- standing derrick 4, record 14, English, standing%20derrick
correct, generic
- guyed mast 4, record 14, English, guyed%20mast
correct, generic
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the gin pole... consists of a vertical or nearly vertical mast held in position by at least four twisted wire cables or ropes known as guys. A pulley or some other form of hoisting tackle attached to the top of the mast completes the equipment. The gin pole is frequently used in the erection of steel frames for small buildings.... 1, record 14, English, - pole
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In French, the modern, power-operated model is called "mât de levage", whereas the small, hand-operated moded is referred to as "chèvre verticale". 4, record 14, English, - pole
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gin-pole: standardized by the Standards Association of Australia. 5, record 14, English, - pole
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de levage à bras
- Derricks et mâts (Chantiers)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- chèvre verticale
1, record 14, French, ch%C3%A8vre%20verticale
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] pour élever les fardeaux à grande hauteur, on utilise la chèvre verticale. C'est une longue poutre verticale, maintenue par des haubans et reposant, à sa partie inférieure, sur une crapaudine. La chaîne de traction reçoit une poulie à chape et rochet pour le fardeau [...] 2, record 14, French, - ch%C3%A8vre%20verticale
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chèvre : Appareil très rustique, utilisé pour soulever de lourdes charges, pièces de charpente, pierres, etc. 3, record 14, French, - ch%C3%A8vre%20verticale
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1998-12-03
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- catline
1, record 15, English, catline
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- cathead line 2, record 15, English, cathead%20line
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hoisting or pulling line powered by the cathead, used to lift heavy equipment on the rig. 3, record 15, English, - catline
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- câble de cabestan
1, record 15, French, c%C3%A2ble%20de%20cabestan
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1998-09-11
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Cranes (Hoisting and Lifting)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- gin-pole truck
1, record 16, English, gin%2Dpole%20truck
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- gin truck 2, record 16, English, gin%20truck
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A truck equipped with a pole or an arrangement of poles and hoisting equipment for use in lifting heavy machinery. 3, record 16, English, - gin%2Dpole%20truck
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Grues (Levage)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- camion-grue
1, record 16, French, camion%2Dgrue
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- camion grue 2, record 16, French, camion%20grue
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Camion équipé d'un treuil et de deux mâts de charge articulés. 2, record 16, French, - camion%2Dgrue
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1996-10-09
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Supports and Reinforcement (Construction)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- lifting pad 1, record 17, English, lifting%20pad
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A base generally gravelled or of similar material placed underneath hoisting equipment to prevent it from sinking into the ground. 1, record 17, English, - lifting%20pad
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Division des propriétés immobilières, SCHL. 1, record 17, English, - lifting%20pad
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Étayage et consolidation (Construction)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- tapis de stabilisation
1, record 17, French, tapis%20de%20stabilisation
proposal, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- cale de stabilisation 1, record 17, French, cale%20de%20stabilisation
proposal, feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si le terrain est mou, on doit utiliser des tapis formés de grosses pièces de bois pour assurer la stabilité. 2, record 17, French, - tapis%20de%20stabilisation
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Lorsqu'on travaille sur un sol mou, replacer fréquemment les stabilisateurs [et] utiliser des cales solides sous chaque coussin de stabilisateur. 2, record 17, French, - tapis%20de%20stabilisation
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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