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HAND HOIST [1 record]

Record 1 2023-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jib-Type Hoisting Apparatus
  • Materials Handling
CONT

Manual hoists consists of two distinct parts, a fixed and a moving part. The purpose of the manual hoist is to lift and move heavy loads by means of a rope or chain with the force of the arms.

Key term(s)
  • hand-operated hoist

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de levage à bras
  • Manutention
CONT

Les palans manuels sont constitués de deux parties distinctes, une partie fixe et une partie mobile. Le palan manuel [...] a pour objectif de soulever et de déplacer des charges lourdes à plusieurs mètres de hauteur à l'aide d'une corde ou d'une chaîne avec la force des bras.

Spanish

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