Winder
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006613
A large mechanical hoist system used in mines to raise and lower conveyances, such as cages for personnel or skips for ore, through a vertical shaft. It consists of a drum or friction wheel driven by powerful motors, along with ropes and braking mechanisms. Winders are engineered to precise safety standards, often governed by national mining regulations.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006613 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Fördermaschine; Spanish: máquina de extracción; French: treuil d'extraction |
Record as JSON
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"translations": {
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"es": "máquina de extracción",
"fr": "treuil d'extraction"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/winder/"
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