a roller tamper

French translation: rouleau/compacteur à pieds de moutons

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English term or phrase:a roller tamper
French translation:rouleau/compacteur à pieds de moutons

05:27 Nov 11, 2011
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English to French translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Metallurgy / Casting / Equipment vocabulary
English term or phrase: a roller tamper
Does anyone know what a roller tamper is in French? It's in a technical manual about rolling stand.

Here's the sentence: A roller tamper with the entry of the blade facilitates the positioning of the bars

Thanks!
Melissa Ma
Mexico
Local time: 02:28
rouleau/compacteur à pieds de moutons
Explanation:
Engin de compactage, tracté ou automoteur, constitué d'un ou de plusieurs cylindres métalliques hérissés de nombreux pieds en forme de cône ou de pyramide, destinés à pénétrer dans le sol en cours de travail.
On trouve aussi le quasi-synonyme "compacteur à pieds dameurs"
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Sarah AUDU
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rouleau/compacteur à pieds de moutons


Explanation:
Engin de compactage, tracté ou automoteur, constitué d'un ou de plusieurs cylindres métalliques hérissés de nombreux pieds en forme de cône ou de pyramide, destinés à pénétrer dans le sol en cours de travail.
On trouve aussi le quasi-synonyme "compacteur à pieds dameurs"


    Reference: http://www.granddictionnaire.com/btml/fra/r_motclef/index800...
Sarah AUDU
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