An apparatus consisting of two scoop-shaped metal structures, hinged together at their sides in such a manner as to form a bucket when the two pieces meet. It has an arm attached at each corner, a sheave and other necessary equipment for opening and closing the two pieces, and for attaching to the end of a cable, operated by a crane or crane-shovel for material handling, excavating, and dredging operations.
Classification: Clamshell (grappler) attachments
NSN 2925-00-001-4604
NSN 6110-01-370-3803
NSN 6130-00-605-7887
NSN 4140-01-234-9999
NSN 5998-01-109-2109
NSN 5895-01-203-8006
NSN 5935-01-634-0668
NSN 4140-00-991-8849
NSN 5930-01-581-5319
NSN 7035-01-150-6303
NSN 5950-01-025-3894
NSN 6240-01-371-8637