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 2925-00-448-4600
NSN 6320-00-242-3300
NSN 6150-00-221-2593
NSN 6610-01-463-8866
NSN 5998-01-021-7954
NSN 6685-01-456-3717
NSN 5996-00-892-6108
NSN 6240-01-171-9500
NSN 5960-01-003-8480
NSN 5996-00-908-7932
NSN 2925-01-219-9471
NSN 5920-01-238-2174