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Record 1 2000-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pulleys and Belts
  • Hoisting and Lifting
  • Materials Handling
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".

OBS

block: a pulley or system of pulleys in a frame, with a hook, loop, etc. for attachment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poulies et courroies
  • Levage
  • Manutention
CONT

Le palan ordinaire est composé de deux moufles ayant même nombre de poulies, l'une fixe, l'autre mobile.

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 [...]

OBS

moufle fixe

OBS

poulie fixe : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

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