Mobile hoist, originated for Civil Defense purposes, is now essential part of mine rescue equipment; required duty is to sustain rope end load of 2 tons at max speed of 8 fps for winding depths of up to 3000 ft; equipment is self contained unit comprising towing vehicle on which is mounted diesel engine driving main and auxiliary d-c generators and trailer carrying hoist; also on trailer is portable telephone and signaling communication system. (See also English Elec J v 14 n 7 Sept 1956 p 2-11, 2 plates)
Mobile emergency winders
Engineer
Engineer ; 201 , n 5239
1956
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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