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counter-weight

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ID 703928 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain machine toolscharacteristics of machinesfixed parts & moving parts
counter-weight preferred
counterbalance
balancing mass
balancing weight
  • mass fixed to the rear of the chassis intended to counterbalance the load
  • weights attached to the counterweight cantilever or to the rotating platform to assist in counteracting the weight of the working load and/or certain parts of the crane during operation
vastukaal
Usage examples
  • Liftikabiin toetub juhikutele ning on tavaliselt riputatud terastrossidele, mille teises otsas ripub vastukaal, tasakaalustamaks kabiini ning umbes poolt nimilastist.
counter-weight preferred
Usage examples
  • Machinery with guided loads fixed in one place must be designed and constructed so as to prevent exposed persons from being hit by the load or the counter-weights.
counterbalance
balancing mass
balancing weight
counterweight

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