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Arquitectura y Construcción - Herramientas de elevación y movimiento

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forklift
[Sustantivo]

a powerful truck with forks at the front that is used to lift and move heavy materials, commonly found in places like warehouses and construction sites

carretilla elevadora, montacargas

carretilla elevadora, montacargas

Ex: The forklift ran out of fuel , so they had to wait for a technician to refill it .El **montacargas** se quedó sin combustible, así que tuvieron que esperar a un técnico para rellenarlo.
crane
[Sustantivo]

a very large tall machine used for lifting heavy objects

grúa

grúa

Ex: The film crew set up a crane to capture sweeping aerial shots of the city skyline for the movie .El equipo de filmación instaló una **grúa** para capturar tomas aéreas panorámicas del horizonte de la ciudad para la película.
hand truck
[Sustantivo]

a manual device with a small platform and two handles, designed to transport and move heavy or bulky items by leveraging the user's strength and maneuverability

diablito, carretilla de mano

diablito, carretilla de mano

Ex: We rented a hand truck to help carry the heavy furniture upstairs .Alquilamos un **carretilla de mano** para ayudar a llevar los muebles pesados arriba.
pallet jack
[Sustantivo]

a manual or electric-powered device used for lifting and moving pallets or skids within warehouses or loading areas. It features forks that can be inserted under pallets to lift and transport them with ease

transpaleta, montacargas manual

transpaleta, montacargas manual

Ex: After loading the pallets , they used the pallet jack to position them in the correct order .Después de cargar los palets, utilizaron el **transpaleta** para colocarlos en el orden correcto.
hoist
[Sustantivo]

a mechanical device used for lifting and lowering heavy objects or materials vertically

cabrestante, polipasto

cabrestante, polipasto

come-along
[Sustantivo]

a portable mechanical device used for pulling, tensioning, or lifting heavy loads

un cabrestante manual, un tirfor

un cabrestante manual, un tirfor

Ex: They used the come-along to tighten the tension on the cables during the installation .Usaron el **tirón** para ajustar la tensión en los cables durante la instalación.
chain block
[Sustantivo]

a lifting device that uses a chain and pulley system to lift and lower heavy loads

polipasto de cadena, aparejo de cadena

polipasto de cadena, aparejo de cadena

Ex: We rented a chain block to lift the steel panels during construction .Alquilamos un **polipasto de cadena** para levantar los paneles de acero durante la construcción.
lifting strap
[Sustantivo]

a strong and durable strap made of synthetic materials, such as nylon or polyester, that is designed for lifting and securing heavy objects

correa de elevación, eslinga de elevación

correa de elevación, eslinga de elevación

Ex: He secured the load with a lifting strap to ensure it would not shift during the move .Aseguró la carga con una **correa de elevación** para garantizar que no se movería durante el traslado.
panel lifter
[Sustantivo]

a specialized tool used for lifting and positioning large panels or sheets, such as drywall, plywood, or ceiling panels

levantador de paneles, elevador de paneles

levantador de paneles, elevador de paneles

Ex: She used the panel lifter to position the large glass panels carefully into place .Ella usó el **levantador de paneles** para colocar cuidadosamente los grandes paneles de vidrio en su lugar.
jack
[Sustantivo]

a mechanical device for lifting heavy objects or vehicles

gato, cric

gato, cric

toe jack
[Sustantivo]

a specialized type of jack that is designed with a low-profile, flat base and a toe or foot-like attachment for fitting underneath heavy loads with limited clearance

gato de uña, gato de pie

gato de uña, gato de pie

Ex: After securing the load, the crew used the toe jack to raise it just enough to move the wheels underneath.Después de asegurar la carga, la tripulación usó el **gato de punta** para levantarla lo suficiente como para mover las ruedas debajo.
pry bar
[Sustantivo]

a long, flat metal bar with a curved or angled end that is used for leverage and forceful prying

palanca, barreta

palanca, barreta

Ex: The demolition crew used a pry bar to separate the old siding from the house .El equipo de demolición utilizó una **palanca** para separar el revestimiento antiguo de la casa.
scissor lift
[Sustantivo]

a type of mobile elevated work platform that uses a scissor-like mechanism to raise and lower a platform for vertical access

plataforma elevadora de tijera, elevador de tijera

plataforma elevadora de tijera, elevador de tijera

Ex: The scissor lift made it much easier to complete the maintenance work on the building ’s exterior .El **elevador de tijera** hizo mucho más fácil completar el trabajo de mantenimiento en el exterior del edificio.
furniture dolly
[Sustantivo]

a wheeled platform specifically designed to aid in the transportation and movement of heavy or bulky furniture items

carro para muebles, dolly para muebles

carro para muebles, dolly para muebles

Ex: After wrapping the chair in protective material , they placed it on the furniture dolly for safe transport .Después de envolver la silla en material protector, la colocaron en el **carrito para muebles** para un transporte seguro.
suction lifter
[Sustantivo]

a device equipped with a vacuum mechanism that creates suction, allowing it to securely grip onto smooth surfaces and lift objects with ease

levantador por succión, elevador de ventosa

levantador por succión, elevador de ventosa

Ex: The team relied on a suction lifter to transport the heavy glass panels to the building's upper floors.El equipo confió en un **elevador de succión** para transportar los pesados paneles de vidrio a los pisos superiores del edificio.
cherry picker
[Sustantivo]

a type of elevated platform machinery that features a hydraulic or articulated arm with a platform at the end, enabling workers to access elevated areas for maintenance, construction, or other tasks

plataforma elevadora, canasta elevadora

plataforma elevadora, canasta elevadora

Ex: The team used a cherry picker to change the lightbulbs in the ceiling of the warehouse .El equipo utilizó una **plataforma elevadora** para cambiar las bombillas del techo del almacén.
conveyor belt
[Sustantivo]

a continuous moving surface or strip, used for transporting objects from one part of a building to another, especially in a factory or an airport

cinta transportadora

cinta transportadora

Ex: Engineers designed a new conveyor belt system to improve the efficiency of product delivery .Los ingenieros diseñaron un nuevo sistema de **cinta transportadora** para mejorar la eficiencia en la entrega de productos.
lifting clamp
[Sustantivo]

a specialized device designed to securely grip and lift heavy objects, typically made of metal, by using mechanical or hydraulic force

pinza de elevación, agarre de elevación

pinza de elevación, agarre de elevación

Ex: The construction team relied on the lifting clamp to position the large panels with precision .El equipo de construcción confió en la **pinza de elevación** para colocar los grandes paneles con precisión.
hydraulic jack
[Sustantivo]

a mechanical device that utilizes hydraulic pressure to lift heavy objects, typically consisting of a cylindrical body, a pumping mechanism, and a lifting plate or saddle

gato hidráulico, elevador hidráulico

gato hidráulico, elevador hidráulico

Ex: The construction crew relied on a hydraulic jack to raise the steel beams during the building project.El equipo de construcción confió en un **gato hidráulico** para levantar las vigas de acero durante el proyecto de construcción.
beam trolley
[Sustantivo]

a wheeled device designed to move along an overhead beam or track, typically used in industrial settings, to transport heavy loads horizontally with ease and precision

carro de viga, trolley de viga

carro de viga, trolley de viga

Ex: He adjusted the beam trolley to move the equipment from one end of the warehouse to the other .Ajustó el **carro de viga** para mover el equipo de un extremo del almacén al otro.
skid steer loader
[Sustantivo]

a compact construction machine with a rigid frame and versatile attachments, used for various tasks such as digging, lifting, and grading in tight spaces

cargador de dirección deslizante, minicargador

cargador de dirección deslizante, minicargador

Ex: The skid steer loader maneuvered easily through the narrow alley, lifting heavy materials for the renovation.El **cargador de dirección deslizante** maniobró fácilmente por el callejón estrecho, levantando materiales pesados para la renovación.
pallet inverter
[Sustantivo]

a device used to rotate or invert pallets, facilitating the transfer of goods between pallets or the removal of a pallet without manual handling

inversor de paletas, volteador de paletas

inversor de paletas, volteador de paletas

Ex: With the pallet inverter, it was much easier to rotate the pallets without unloading the items .Con el **inversor de paletas**, fue mucho más fácil rotar las paletas sin descargar los artículos.
tugger cart
[Sustantivo]

a wheeled cart or platform designed to be pulled or towed by a powered vehicle, such as a forklift or tugger, to transport materials, supplies, or products within a facility or warehouse, providing efficient and flexible material handling solutions

carro remolcador, carro de tracción

carro remolcador, carro de tracción

Ex: The workers loaded the tugger cart with boxes and connected it to the towing machine.Los trabajadores cargaron el **carro remolcador** con cajas y lo conectaron a la máquina de remolque.
beam lifter
[Sustantivo]

a device used for lifting and moving heavy beams or structural elements in construction and industrial settings

levantador de vigas, elevador de vigas

levantador de vigas, elevador de vigas

Ex: The company purchased a new beam lifter to handle the heavy lifting on their current construction site.La empresa compró un nuevo **elevador de vigas** para manejar el levantamiento pesado en su sitio de construcción actual.
jib crane
[Sustantivo]

a horizontal arm mounted on a vertical support structure that rotates and lifts loads within a specific radius, commonly used in industrial and construction settings

grúa pluma, pluma giratoria

grúa pluma, pluma giratoria

Ex: The maintenance team relied on the jib crane to handle heavy parts during repairs.El equipo de mantenimiento dependió de la **grúa de brazo** para manejar piezas pesadas durante las reparaciones.
vacuum lifter
[Sustantivo]

a device equipped with a vacuum mechanism that creates suction, allowing it to securely grip and lift objects with smooth surfaces, providing a safe and efficient method of vertical lifting and transportation

elevador de vacío, levantador de ventosa

elevador de vacío, levantador de ventosa

Ex: The construction crew relied on the vacuum lifter to move the oversized windows into position .El equipo de construcción confió en el **elevador de vacío** para mover las ventanas de gran tamaño a su posición.
roll lifter
[Sustantivo]

a device used to lift and transport rolls of materials, commonly found in industries like printing and packaging

elevador de rollos, transportador de rollos

elevador de rollos, transportador de rollos

Ex: Using a roll lifter, they avoided manual lifting , reducing the risk of injuries during material handling .Usando un **elevador de rollos**, evitaron el levantamiento manual, reduciendo el riesgo de lesiones durante el manejo de materiales.
backhoe
[Sustantivo]

a versatile heavy equipment machine with a digging bucket on the rear and a loader bucket on the front, commonly used in construction and utility work

retroexcavadora, excavadora cargadora

retroexcavadora, excavadora cargadora

Ex: The landscapers used a backhoe to reshape the ground for the garden project .Los paisajistas utilizaron una **retroexcavadora** para remodelar el terreno para el proyecto del jardín.

a wheeled device designed to transport and move various types of materials or goods within a facility or workspace

carro de manejo de materiales, carretilla de transporte

carro de manejo de materiales, carretilla de transporte

Ex: The hospital staff relied on a material handling cart to carry medical supplies from one department to another .El personal del hospital dependía de un **carro de manejo de materiales** para transportar suministros médicos de un departamento a otro.

a mechanical device equipped with a pneumatic system that uses compressed air to raise and lower a platform, providing an adjustable and convenient surface for lifting and positioning heavy objects or materials to desired heights

mesa elevadora neumática, plataforma elevadora de aire comprimido

mesa elevadora neumática, plataforma elevadora de aire comprimido

Ex: Using a pneumatic lift table in the workshop improved efficiency and reduced worker fatigue .El uso de una **mesa elevadora neumática** en el taller mejoró la eficiencia y redujo la fatiga de los trabajadores.
wheelbarrow
[Sustantivo]

an object with two handles and one wheel, used for carrying things

carretilla

carretilla

Ex: She decorated her wheelbarrow for a fun garden display .Ella decoró su **carretilla** para una divertida exhibición en el jardín.

a motorized vehicle with a powered wheel, designed to assist in transporting heavy loads with reduced manual effort and increased convenience

carretilla eléctrica, carro motorizado

carretilla eléctrica, carro motorizado

Ex: The construction workers used an electric wheelbarrow to move large piles of dirt around the site .Los trabajadores de la construcción utilizaron una **carretilla eléctrica** para mover grandes montones de tierra alrededor del sitio.

a type of wheelbarrow that features two wheels at the front, providing increased stability, balance, and ease of maneuverability while carrying loads

carretilla de dos ruedas, carretilla bi-rueda

carretilla de dos ruedas, carretilla bi-rueda

Ex: The two-wheeled wheelbarrow made it much easier to transport the heavy bags of cement across the garden.La **carretilla de dos ruedas** hizo mucho más fácil transportar las pesadas bolsas de cemento por el jardín.
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