Glossary C

Cable sonde refers to a drilling tool described as a downhole transmitter or probe that is powered by electricity generated at the surface.

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Deutsch: Kabelkurbeln / Español: Manivelas de Cable / Português: Manivelas de Cabo / Français: Manivelles de câble / Italiano: Manovelle per cavi /

Cable cranks are an economical, permanent wire or cable tightener. They are characterized as strong, lightweight and rust resistant.

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Cable crane is described as a method of extracting timber over rough and/or steep ground using a system of pulleys and line wires. The tractor, which provides the power for the system, remains on the forest road.

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Cabinet head casing giving the effect of a single complex molding this elaborate trim molding for doors or windows is constructed of two or more pieces of molding joined together along the length.

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Cab over engine a highway tractor that has no hood between the grill and the windshield. The driver's seat is over the engine.

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Cab forward means the cab is over the motor but slightly forward, allowing a lower roof line. The steering axle is also further back allowing the vehicle to turn tighter corners. A very common design in busses.

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Cracking refers to the breaks in the paint film wide enough to expose the underlying surface.

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Container on flat car (COFC) is defined as an intermodal shipment that refers to the practice of moving highway containers on rail intermodal cars for the long-haul portion of the total freight trip.

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