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.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004015 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Metalworking |
| See also | Door opener |
| Translations | German: Blechöffner; Spanish: separador; French: séparateur de tôles |
Record as JSON
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"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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