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MECHANICAL CLOSING ACTION [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dredging
CONT

The bucket descends to the bottom in open position and penetrates the material to be dredged by the force of its weight and the mechanical action of closing.

Key term(s)
  • mechanical closing action

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dragage
CONT

La benne descend jusqu'au fond en position ouverte et pénètre dans les matériaux à draguer sous l'effet de son poids et de l'action du mécanisme de fermeture.

Spanish

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