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 Engineer v 201 n 5239 June 22 1956 p 730-1)


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    Title :

    Mobile emergency winders


    Additional title:

    English Elec J


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1956


    Size :

    10 pages


    Remarks:

    2 Plates


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Mobile emergency winders

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