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LIFTING FORK [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hoisting and Lifting
DEF

A device used for lifting unit loads.

CONT

The use of lifting tongs and crane forks cuts down the time of operation.

PHR

Stone fork.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Levage
DEF

Nom donné à divers outils destinés à saisir des objets variés.

CONT

Les pinces et les griffes facilitent la prise de la marchandise et réduisent ainsi les pertes de temps. On les emploie pour des marchandises les plus diverses comme caisses, sacs, ballots, rails, tôles et pierres.

Spanish

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