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HIGH-VELOCITY EXPLOSIVE-ACTUATED FASTENING TOOL [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Tools
  • Hand Tools
DEF

[A] tool or machine that when used with a load, propels or discharges a stud, pin, or fastener at velocities in excess of 300 ft/second when measured 6.5 ft from the muzzle end of the barrel, for the purpose of impinging it upon, affixing it to, or penetrating another object or material.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outils (Construction)
  • Outillage à main
CONT

Les fixateurs à cartouches (...) peuvent se classer en deux grandes catégories : 1) Les pistolets de scellement dans le canon desquels le projectile est accéléré à grande vitesse. Véritable arme à feu, cet appareil est à l'origine de nombreux et graves accidents. 2) Les pistolets à masselotte (...)

CONT

Lorsqu'il est fait usage d'un pistolet de scellement, personne ne doit se trouver dans la ligne de tir ni à proximité de celle-ci.

Spanish

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