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JACKLEG DRILL [1 record]

Record 1 2003-08-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mining Equipment and Tools
CONT

The jackleg drill is so named because it has a heavy metal support at the bottom that helps steady it as the miner is collaring the hole and provides leverage as the drill is being pressed forward.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
CONT

[...] le marteau perforateur monté sur béquille doit son nom au support métallique lourd fixé à son extrémité inférieure, qui aide à le stabiliser pendant que le mineur procède à l'amorçage du trou. Il sert également de levier pour mieux enfoncer le marteau perforateur dans le sol.

CONT

Marteau perforateur monté sur une béquille ou pousseur qui sert à la fois à l'avancement et comme support

PHR

Marteau perforateur pneumatique sur béquille.

Spanish

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