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HEELING BOOM [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stationary Hoisting Apparatus
  • Forestry Operations
DEF

A log-loading boom against which the end of a log being loaded bears and is steadied as it is lifted and swung into position.

CONT

An optional live heel boom ... makes log handling easier and faster and enables the boom to angle the log properly for easier deck building or truck loading (Loggers Handbook, vol. XLI, 1981, p. 47).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de levage fixes
  • Exploitation forestière
DEF

Flèche articulée dont l'extrémité se termine par un balancier à talon ou dont la flèche secondaire comporte un talon, fixe ou articulé.

CONT

Une flèche à talon peut être substituée à la flèche d'usage courant pour permettre le chargement de troncs entiers.

Spanish

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