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HOISTING BLOCK [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pulleys and Belts
- Cranes (Hoisting and Lifting)
- Gantry and Travelling Cranes
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- reeving system
1, record 1, English, reeving%20system
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- luffing block assembly 2, record 1, English, luffing%20block%20assembly%20
correct, standardized
- derricking block assembly 2, record 1, English, derricking%20block%20assembly
correct, standardized
- tackle 3, record 1, English, tackle
correct, noun
- lifting tackle 4, record 1, English, lifting%20tackle
correct
- lifting block 3, record 1, English, lifting%20block
correct
- hoisting tackle 5, record 1, English, hoisting%20tackle
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system consisting of sheaves and ropes for changing forces and speeds. 1, record 1, English, - reeving%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
reeving system; luffing block assembly; derricking block assembly: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 6, record 1, English, - reeving%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hoisting tackle : term found under "block" in The Random House Dictionary. 6, record 1, English, - reeving%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Poulies et courroies
- Grues (Levage)
- Ponts roulants et portiques (Levage)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mouflage
1, record 1, French, mouflage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mouflage de relevage 2, record 1, French, mouflage%20de%20relevage%20%20
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- mouflage de levage 3, record 1, French, mouflage%20de%20levage
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de poulies et de câbles destiné à faire varier les forces et les vitesses. 1, record 1, French, - mouflage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mouflage; mouflage de relevage : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 1, French, - mouflage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-01-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Pulleys and Belts
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- whip
1, record 2, English, whip
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- gantline 2, record 2, English, gantline
correct
- girtline 3, record 2, English, girtline
correct
- runner whip 4, record 2, English, runner%20whip
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] single rope rove through a single block and used for hoisting articles. 5, record 2, English, - whip
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Poulies et courroies
- Parties des bateaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cartahu
1, record 2, French, cartahu
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cordage volant sans usage fixe, utilisé souvent pour hisser, et passant par une poulie. 2, record 2, French, - cartahu
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
- Poleas y correas
- Partes de los barcos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tecle
1, record 2, Spanish, tecle
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- andarivel 1, record 2, Spanish, andarivel
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-10-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- casing hook
1, record 3, English, casing%20hook
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hook connecting the hoisting block and line to the links of the casing elevator. 2, record 3, English, - casing%20hook
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- crochet à tubage
1, record 3, French, crochet%20%C3%A0%20tubage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gros crochet attaché au palan de manœuvre et pouvant prendre les étriers de l'élévateur à tube. 1, record 3, French, - crochet%20%C3%A0%20tubage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-06-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pulleys and Belts
- Hoisting and Lifting
- Materials Handling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hoist block
1, record 4, English, hoist%20block
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- hoisting block 2, record 4, English, hoisting%20block
correct
- standing block 3, record 4, English, standing%20block
correct
- fixed block 4, record 4, English, fixed%20block
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[In a] block and tackle, the fixed block is called the "hoist block" and the one which moves with the load the "snatch block". 1, record 4, English, - hoist%20block
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
block: a pulley or system of pulleys in a frame, with a hook, loop, etc. for attachment. 5, record 4, English, - hoist%20block
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Poulies et courroies
- Levage
- Manutention
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- moufle fixe
1, record 4, French, moufle%20fixe
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- poulie fixe 2, record 4, French, poulie%20fixe
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le palan ordinaire est composé de deux moufles ayant même nombre de poulies, l'une fixe, l'autre mobile. 1, record 4, French, - moufle%20fixe
Record number: 4, 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 [...] 3, record 4, French, - moufle%20fixe
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
moufle fixe 1, record 4, French, - moufle%20fixe
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
poulie fixe : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 4, record 4, French, - moufle%20fixe
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-11-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding Yards and Docks
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tension in cargo runner
1, record 5, English, tension%20in%20cargo%20runner
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tension force in the cargo runner rope calculated considering the safe working load(SWL) and the hoisting tackle(block) composition. 1, record 5, English, - tension%20in%20cargo%20runner
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chantiers maritimes
- Parties des bateaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tension du câble de hissage
1, record 5, French, tension%20du%20c%C3%A2ble%20de%20hissage
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force de traction sur le câble de hissage, calculée en considérant la charge maximale d'utilisation (CMU) et la composition du palan de hissage. 1, record 5, French, - tension%20du%20c%C3%A2ble%20de%20hissage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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