Rapper
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004697
A mechanical device used in industrial settings, particularly in mining or material handling, to dislodge accumulated material from the sides of hoppers, chutes, or bins. It creates vibrations or impacts to prevent blockages and maintain a steady flow of bulk solids. Rapper units are often pneumatically or electrically operated.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004697 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Schachtglocke; Spanish: campana de señalización; French: rapper |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-004697",
"term": "Rapper",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A mechanical device used in industrial settings, particularly in mining or material handling, to dislodge accumulated material from the sides of hoppers, chutes, or bins. It creates vibrations or impacts to prevent blockages and maintain a steady flow of bulk solids. Rapper units are often pneumatically or electrically operated.",
"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "Schachtglocke",
"es": "campana de señalización",
"fr": "rapper"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/rapper/"
}
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