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VERIN DUPLEX [2 records]

Record 1 2010-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
CONT

... the piston in duplex cylinders are not connected and move independently of one another .... Generally, [duplex cylinders] are used for multiple position operations. They can also be designed so their two rods travel in opposite directions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions mécaniques
CONT

[Les vérins à positions multiples] sont composés de plusieurs vérins à double action jumelés en série. Leurs longueurs de course étant différentes, en les actionnant l'un après l'autre, on obtient des positionnements différents d'un appareil mobile. Ils peuvent également être assemblés de telle sorte que leurs tiges travaillent en sens opposés.

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-09-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
DEF

A unit comprising two cylinders with independent control, mechanically connected on a common axis to provide three or four positions depending on the method of application.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions mécaniques
DEF

Ensemble constitué par deux vérins à commande indépendante assemblés mécaniquement sur le même axe pour obtenir trois ou quatre positions suivant les cas d'utilisation.

Spanish

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