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 4140-01-068-3500
NSN 6610-01-461-5393
NSN 2925-01-416-6927
NSN 6650-00-331-2232
NSN 6110-01-570-3905
NSN 6145-01-054-3874
NSN 5925-01-274-7639
NSN 6610-01-255-4544
NSN 5960-01-632-6576
NSN 5935-00-646-4376
NSN 6645-00-767-6307
NSN 5920-01-350-5657