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Record 1 2007-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
  • Processing of Mineral Products
  • Coal Preparation
  • Mining Equipment and Tools
DEF

A jig air valve operated by means of a reciprocating motion.

OBS

According to ISO Standard 1213, the use of the term "washbox" as a synonym of "jig" is deprecated.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
  • Préparation des produits miniers
  • Préparation des charbons
  • Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
DEF

Obturateur d'air d'un bac fonctionnant suivant un mouvement alternatif.

Spanish

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