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Record 1 2011-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hoisting and Lifting
DEF

Any of numerous grasping devices consisting commonly of two pieces joined at one end by a pivot or hinged like scissors and used to hoist rough bulky material.

CONT

We manufacture 5-ton lifting tongs for handling plate bundles.

Key term(s)
  • automatic tongs

French

Domaine(s)
  • Levage
CONT

Les pinces d'accrochage servent à la manutention des charges telles que caisses, blocs, lingots, fûts...

CONT

[...] Tractel, société spécialisée en levage et manutention industrielle (palans, treuils, dynamomètres, dispositif anti-chutes, etc.). [...] L'objectif est dans un premier temps de fiabiliser les palans existants pour ensuite développer la gamme et les accessoires environnants (pinces d'accrochage, chariots, potences, etc.).

Key term(s)
  • pince automatique

Spanish

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