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English translation: stringing blocks

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Portuguese term or phrase:bandolas
English translation:stringing blocks
Entered by: Andrew Hunt

20:13 Aug 24, 2021
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / Transmission Towers
Portuguese term or phrase: bandolas
An accessory of a transmission mast , something to do with hanging off the electric cables I think, - there are references in Google but I dont see any English versions


Ainda no decorrer da nossa vistoria, observamos danos severos (deformação) dos dois mastros da torre, assim como de seus acessórios como bandolas, isoladores e cadeias de sustentação, decorrente do impacto ao solo.
Andrew Hunt
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:12
stringing blocks
Explanation:
Definition: A sheave used to support and allow movement of a cable that is being installed. These are normally used overhead but there are also specialized designs used at the entrance to a conduit system.
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Isabel Vidigal
Brazil
Local time: 02:12
Grading comment
Thanks again Isabel!
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4 +1stringing blocks
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stringing blocks


Explanation:
Definition: A sheave used to support and allow movement of a cable that is being installed. These are normally used overhead but there are also specialized designs used at the entrance to a conduit system.


    Reference: http://portuguese.nbdf-stringingequipments.com/products/Band...
Isabel Vidigal
Brazil
Local time: 02:12
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Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks again Isabel!
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you Isabele! I think you hit it on the nail!!


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