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FREIGHT LOADING PLATFORM [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluidization (Materials Handling)
  • Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
DEF

A movable often metal plate for bridging the gap between a motor truck or freight car and a loading platform.

CONT

The bridge plate is used in spanning the distance between platform and railroad car or a motor truck, to facilitate loading and unloading.

OBS

bridge plate; dockboard: terms standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fluidisation (Manutention)
  • Chariots de manutention
DEF

Plancher assurant le transit en sécurité d'un quai à un camion ou un wagon, et vice versa.

OBS

pont de liaison : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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