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CHAIN TONGS [2 records]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

chain tongs: an item in the "Metalworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

clé à chaîne : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement du travail des métaux» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières».

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plumbing Tools and Equipment
  • Construction Site Equipment
  • Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
DEF

A tool used for turning pipe or fittings of a diameter larger than that which an ordinary pipe wrench will fit. The tool consists of a handle and a releasable chain that is placed around the outer circumference of the pipe or fitting. The chain grips the pipe firmly, allowing it to be turned by hand.

CONT

Chain tongs are hand tools used on pipe of small diameter and consist of a lever having steel teeth and a special chain on one end, the chain being drawn around the pipe and latched.

OBS

chain tongs: term rarely used in the singular (chain tong).

Key term(s)
  • chain tong

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareillage et outils de plomberie
  • Matériel de chantier
  • Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)

Spanish

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