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Absturzklinke

English translation: fall catch

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German term or phrase:	Absturzklinke
English translation:	fall catch
Entered by:	Mats Wiman

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19:07 Feb 8, 2006

German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering / Conveying systems

German term or phrase: Absturzklinke

Absturtzklinke is a term that I came across in a text on Conveyers. Since this is a single term in a list, no more context could be given. I do get the word Klinke too but a good translation eludes me.

Thanks in advance!

roak KudoZ activity Questions: 341 (7 open) (2 without valid answers) Answers: 16 United States
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fall catch

Explanation:
Ernst (circumstantial)

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Mats Wiman
Sweden
Local time: 08:52

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fall catch

Explanation:
Ernst (circumstantial)

Mats Wiman
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Local time: 08:52
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Feb 9, 2006 - Changes made by Steffen Walter:
Term asked	Absturtzklinke => Absturzklinke

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