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JACOB STAFF [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Boring and Drilling (Mines)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
DEF

The upright support which pushes the walking beam up and down on the old-style over-pull jack pump.

OBS

Jacom's staff: A corruption of Jacob's staff, originally a nautical term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sondage et forage miniers
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
DEF

Support vertical qui imprime un mouvement alternatif au balancier dans une pompe à balance.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sondeo y perforación (Minas)
  • Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
  • Equipo para extracción de petróleo y gas natural
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