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TRACK CABLE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-02-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
- Traction (Rail)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- jumper cable
1, record 1, English, jumper%20cable
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- jumper 1, record 1, English, jumper
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At public highway grade crossings and at turnouts in the track system, the line of contact rail must be broken and connections must be arranged between the two sections of rail thus formed by means of either an overhead or an underground cable, usually called a jumper.... The jumper cable must be thoroughly insulated from the ground, in order to prevent leakage current. 2, record 1, English, - jumper%20cable
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jumper cable: This term may also designate a cable used to electrically connect multiple-unit locomotives. 3, record 1, English, - jumper%20cable
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- câble de pontage
1, record 1, French, c%C3%A2ble%20de%20pontage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Câble isolé servant à maintenir la continuité de l'alimentation électrique d'un rail de contact à l'emplacement d'une coupure de voie. 2, record 1, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20de%20pontage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
câble de pontage : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 1, record 1, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20de%20pontage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-08-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
- Overhead Cableways
- Transport of Wood
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aerial line
1, record 2, English, aerial%20line
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- track line 1, record 2, English, track%20line
correct
- track cable 1, record 2, English, track%20cable
correct
- skyline 2, record 2, English, skyline
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The line suspended between two points on which a block or carriage travels. 3, record 2, English, - aerial%20line
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Skyline logging: method of powered cable logging in which a heavy cable, the skyline ... is stretched between two spar-trees or their equivalent, the whole functioning as an overhead for a load-carrying trolley. 1, record 2, English, - aerial%20line
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
- Transporteurs aériens sur câbles
- Transport du bois
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- câble-grue
1, record 2, French, c%C3%A2ble%2Dgrue
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Câble porteur équipant un engin de débardage mécanique. Il est tendu entre deux mâts. 2, record 2, French, - c%C3%A2ble%2Dgrue
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-10-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Wood
- Forestry Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hauling with a pulley 1, record 3, English, hauling%20with%20a%20pulley
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hauling with a pulley. Sometimes, the direction of the skidding trail or the narrowness of the track mean that the tractor and its winch cannot be positioned so that the trees are brought out in a straight line directly to the track. In that case, using a pulley makes it possible to bring the logs out indirectly by angling the path of the cable. Depending on the position of the pulley, the logs may be placed parallel or perpendicular to the track, for loading onto the trailer. 1, record 3, English, - hauling%20with%20a%20pulley
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport du bois
- Exploitation forestière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- halage avec poulie
1, record 3, French, halage%20avec%20poulie
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Halage avec poulie. Parfois, l'orientation du sentier de débusquage ou l'étroitesse du chemin ne permet pas de positionner le tracteur et son treuil dans l'angle de halage pour sortir les troncs directement dans le chemin. L'utilisation d'une poulie permet alors de sortir le bois indirectement, en déviant la trajectoire du câble. Selon la position de la poulie, le bois peut être placé parallèlement ou perpendiculairement au chemin, en vue du chargement dans la remorque. 1, record 3, French, - halage%20avec%20poulie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-11-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Overhead Cableways
- Civil Engineering
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- skyline
1, record 4, English, skyline
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a cable stretched taut between two spar trees and used as a track along which logs are hauled. 2, record 4, English, - skyline
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transporteurs aériens sur câbles
- Génie civil
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- blondin
1, record 4, French, blondin
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transporteur aérien constitué par un système de câbles disposés entre deux pylônes et sur lesquels évolue un chariot avec benne ou crochet porte-charge commandé par un treuil à moteur. 2, record 4, French, - blondin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le blondin est utilisé pour déplacer les matériaux, principalement sur les grands chantiers de travaux publics. 2, record 4, French, - blondin
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-11-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chutes, Spouts and Conveyors
- Overhead Cableways
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- trolley conveyor
1, record 5, English, trolley%20conveyor
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- trolley conveyer 2, record 5, English, trolley%20conveyer
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trolley conveyors consist of a series of trolleys that are supported by a single over-head track. They are connected to and propelled by a chain, cable, or other linkage.... Trolley conveyors are very flexible and may follow level, inclined, and curved paths.... Since they can travel near the ceiling, they conserve floor space. 1, record 5, English, - trolley%20conveyor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Convoyeurs et goulottes (Manutention)
- Transporteurs aériens sur câbles
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- convoyeur aérien à simple voie
1, record 5, French, convoyeur%20a%C3%A9rien%20%C3%A0%20simple%20voie
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- convoyeur simple voie 2, record 5, French, convoyeur%20simple%20voie
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Convoyeur aérien à simple voie (à chaîne ou à câble). Une série de trolleys supportés par une voie aérienne (ou supportés à l'intérieur de cette voie) et reliés entre eux par un organe entraîneur sans fin tel qu'une chaîne, qu'un câble, ou autre liaison. Les charges sont habituellement suspendues aux trolleys. Ces transporteurs peuvent être conçus pour fonctionner dans des plans tridimensionnels. 1, record 5, French, - convoyeur%20a%C3%A9rien%20%C3%A0%20simple%20voie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
convoyeur aérien à simple voie : normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 5, French, - convoyeur%20a%C3%A9rien%20%C3%A0%20simple%20voie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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