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OXYACETYLENE CUTTING TORCH [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oxygen Cutting (Metals)
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
DEF

A commonly used torch that burns oxygen and acetylene to produce a very hot flame.

OBS

[The oxyacetylene cutting torch is] used as a forcible entry cutting tool for penetrating metal enclosures that are resistant to more conventional forcible entry equipment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oxycoupage
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
DEF

Chalumeau d'usage courant qui brûle de l'oxygène et de l'acétylène pour produire une flamme très chaude.

OBS

[Le chalumeau coupeur oxyacétylénique] est utilisé comme outil d'effraction pour pénétrer dans les enceintes protégées par du métal lourd, qui résistent au matériel d'entrée par effraction plus classique.

Spanish

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