Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Greifstück
English translation:
gripping tool / gripping piece
Added to glossary by
Mary Burdman
Jun 9, 2023 18:14
12 mos ago
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German term
Greifstück
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Automotive / Cars & Trucks
Description of truck assembly. I assume Greifstück is some kind of gripping tool, but I found a range of images in various
online tool supply websites and wonder if anyone has a more precise term.
Only context:
Die vier Schalen des Greifstücks an das Kegelrollenlger anbauen.
online tool supply websites and wonder if anyone has a more precise term.
Only context:
Die vier Schalen des Greifstücks an das Kegelrollenlger anbauen.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +1 | gripping tool / gripping piece |
Sam Habach
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| 4 +1 | gripping device |
Etienne Thems
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Proposed translations
+1
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Sam Habach
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Related KudoZ points
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4
Selected
gripping tool / gripping piece
In this context, "Greifstück" refers to a "gripping tool" or a "gripping piece". It is used to assemble the four shells onto the tapered roller bearing.
So, the translation should be:
"Attach the four shells of the gripping tool to the tapered roller bearing."
So, the translation should be:
"Attach the four shells of the gripping tool to the tapered roller bearing."
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
philgoddard
: If Google Images is anything to go by, it's not a tool. 'Gripper' is another option.
2 hrs
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| neutral |
Cilian O'Tuama
: gripper/clasp/grabber/clamp/claw ... "truck assembly"? - could be anything
11 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you. I ended up using 'gripper.'"
+1
2 hrs
Etienne Thems
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gripping device
My proposition
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Cilian O'Tuama
: There's probably a shorter (1-word) version.
9 hrs
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| agree |
Andrew Bramhall
: Yes, a 'gripper', in generic terms.
11 hrs
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Discussion
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