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Record 1 2025-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Maintenance
CONT

A trip edge on a snow plow or a snow pusher allows the bottom 6-10" of the cutting edge to trip backwards along the bottom of the plow, like a large hinge. The hinge is spring loaded, and therefore once the obstacle is cleared, the edge "snaps" back into normal plowing position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien des routes
CONT

La construction du mécanisme de la lame basculante permet de briser la glace et d'empêcher l'accumulation de neige.

Spanish

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