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UPPER CORNER FITTING [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Containers
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
DEF

A set of four twistable, bayonet-type shear keys, inserted into each of the four corner fittings of a container used as part of a spreader to pick up a container or as part of a chassis to secure a container.

CONT

The upper corner fitting holes into which fit the twist lock device of the beams used for lifting whilst the lower ones are designed to engage similar devices.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conteneurs
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
DEF

Verrou conique ellipsoïdal fixé aux angles d'un châssis routier, d'un wagon, d'une remorque, d'un palonnier, etc. qui s'engage dans les orifices des pièces de coins d'un conteneur et permet de la rendre solidaire du support ou du palonnier.

CONT

[...] les 8 pièces de coin [permettent] la prise au levage par élingue traditionnel (crochet) ou par palonnier à verrou tournant automatiques [...]

OBS

verrou tournant : terme uniformisé par le Canadien National.

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Containers
CONT

the upper corner fittings have holes into which fit the twistlock devices of the beams used for lifting whilst the lower ones are designed to engage similar devices.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conteneurs
CONT

(...) levage par des pièces de coin supérieures du container chargé à 2R avec élingues verticales.

Spanish

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