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gripper jack

German translation: Greifheber

07:55 Dec 11, 1999
English to German translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
English term or phrase: gripper jack
It is used to move a mobile soccer field. I found the following description by a manufacturer:
Bardex originally invented and named this combined assembly the "Gripper Jack" over 35 years ago. The key element in any Bardex Skidding System is a hydraulic friction-lock device (aka "Gripper") on which is mounted the double acting hydraulic jacking cylinder(s) (aka "Jack"). The Gripper clamps the flange of the beam on which the load is resting and acts as a moveable reaction point for the Jack.
Eva Gerkrath
Netherlands
Local time: 17:06
German translation:Greifheber
Explanation:
The english text implies that this item is an own invention which combines the functions of "gripping" ("greifen") with a tool for lifting ie. a jack ("Heber" as in "Wagenheber"). To combine these two functions in German I would construct the word "Greifheber" rather than use the various suggestions of "Greifzange" or "Spannbuchse" which are already specifically associated with existing tools (plumberĀ“s wrench and a machine-tool part respectively)
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Andrew Morgan
Local time: 17:06
Grading comment
Thanks for your help! I was thinking along these lines aswell and since there seems to be no standard translation, this is the best option, I think.
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Summary of answers provided
na +1Greifheber
Andrew Morgan
naHebezange
Joaquim Alves
naSpannbuchse
Ilse Hawes (X)
naSpannbuchse
Ilse Hawes (X)
naKlemmzange, Greiferzange
Lawrence Hacker


  

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1 hr
Hebezange


Explanation:
this seams the most logical term to me..

Joaquim Alves
Portugal
Local time: 16:06
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2 hrs
Spannbuchse


Explanation:
assuming this is a machine tool, could also be a Spannhebel or Greifwerkzeug
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Ilse Hawes (X)
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2 hrs
Spannbuchse


Explanation:
assuming this is a machine tool, could also be a Spannhebel or Greifwerkzeug
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Ilse Hawes (X)
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18 hrs
Klemmzange, Greiferzange


Explanation:
these are the closest matches I find in my terminologie databases, however just for 'gripper' or 'gripper unit'.

Lawrence Hacker
Local time: 17:06
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22 hrs peer agreement (net): +1
Greifheber


Explanation:
The english text implies that this item is an own invention which combines the functions of "gripping" ("greifen") with a tool for lifting ie. a jack ("Heber" as in "Wagenheber"). To combine these two functions in German I would construct the word "Greifheber" rather than use the various suggestions of "Greifzange" or "Spannbuchse" which are already specifically associated with existing tools (plumberĀ“s wrench and a machine-tool part respectively)

Andrew Morgan
Local time: 17:06
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 37
Grading comment
Thanks for your help! I was thinking along these lines aswell and since there seems to be no standard translation, this is the best option, I think.

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agree  Jacqueline McKay (X)
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