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Finger grip

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002265

A molded, ribbed or recessed surface on a tool, handle or component that gives the user's fingers a secure and comfortable hold. It reduces slipping and improves control, and it is built into hand tool handles, power tool housings and control knobs. Ribbing, knurling and soft elastomer overmolding are the usual ways to make one.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-002265
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectIndustrial supplies, equipment, and components
TranslationsGerman: Fanggreifer; Spanish: agarre de dedos; French: pince de repêchage
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002265",
  "term": "Finger grip",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A molded, ribbed or recessed surface on a tool, handle or component that gives the user's fingers a secure and comfortable hold. It reduces slipping and improves control, and it is built into hand tool handles, power tool housings and control knobs. Ribbing, knurling and soft elastomer overmolding are the usual ways to make one.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Fanggreifer",
    "es": "agarre de dedos",
    "fr": "pince de repêchage"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/finger-grip/"
}

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