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Opener

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004015

A specialized hand tool designed to safely open sealed industrial containers like drums, barrels, or pails. These tools are often constructed from non-sparking materials, such as bronze or aluminum alloys, to prevent ignition when opening containers of flammable substances. A common form is the bung wrench, which fits the plugs on top of a 55-gallon steel drum.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-004015
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectMetalworking
See alsoDoor opener
TranslationsGerman: Blechöffner; Spanish: separador; French: séparateur de tôles
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004015",
  "term": "Opener",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A specialized hand tool designed to safely open sealed industrial containers like drums, barrels, or pails. These tools are often constructed from non-sparking materials, such as bronze or aluminum alloys, to prevent ignition when opening containers of flammable substances. A common form is the bung wrench, which fits the plugs on top of a 55-gallon steel drum.",
  "subject": "Metalworking",
  "see_also": [
    "door opener"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Blechöffner",
    "es": "separador",
    "fr": "séparateur de tôles"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/opener/"
}

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