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LOAD CARRYING AXLE [1 record]

Record 1 2002-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
DEF

Set of wheels mounted symmetrically on the same axle beam to support a portion of the load.

OBS

All of the components located between the suspension and the ground are included in the load-carrying axle, which can be powered, steering or self-steering.

Key term(s)
  • dead axle
  • truck axle
  • dead beam axle

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
DEF

Ensemble de roues disposées symétriquement sur une même poutre d'essieu, destiné à supporter une partie de la charge.

OBS

Un essieu porteur comprend tout ce qui se trouve entre la suspension et le sol; il peut être moteur, directeur, autovireur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por camión
DEF

Conjunto de ruedas dispuestas simétricamente en un mismo brazo del eje que sirve para soportar una parte de la carga.

OBS

Incluyen todo lo que se encuentra entre la suspensión y el suelo y pueden ser motores de dirección o independientes.

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