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 6620-01-588-2319
NSN 4140-00-842-1898
NSN 5996-00-125-4570
NSN 6645-01-166-1891
NSN 5998-01-425-1728
NSN 6135-01-517-2485
NSN 6320-01-277-5793
NSN 5920-01-194-4499
NSN 6240-01-520-6925
NSN 6130-00-494-5712
NSN 5835-01-566-5462
NSN 6650-00-557-5482