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2. Wire rope - Wikipedia

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   For example, aircraft cables are available in 1.2 mm (3 ⁄ 64 in) diameter while most wire ropes begin at a 6.4 mm (1 ⁄ 4 in) diameter. [2] Static wire ropes are used to support structures such as suspension bridges or as guy wires to support towers. An aerial tramway relies on wire rope to support and move cargo overhead.

3. Beach gear (ship salvage) - Wikipedia

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   Crown buoy and recovery wire [4] Two four-ton anchors; 15 fathoms of 2 1/4" chain; 250 fathoms of 1 5/8" wire rope; Set of four fold-blocks with 1200' of 5/8" wire rope; Four plate shackles for connecting wires, chain and anchor; Portable gas-driven winches with 7.5 tons line pull where ship's power was not available

4. Cable railing - Wikipedia

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   Typical diameters are 1/8", 3/16" for residential and 3/16" and 1/4" for commercial applications. [5] There are many different types cable and strand (also referred to as wire rope). Cable and strand is available in galvanized carbon steel, type 304 stainless steel, or the highly corrosion resistant, type 316 stainless steel (best for coastal ...

5. Arresting gear - Wikipedia

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   Each wire rope is made up of numerous strands twisted about an oiled hemp center core, which provides a "cushion" for each strand and also supplies cable lubrication. The cable ends are equipped with terminal couplings designed for quick detachment during replacement and are able to be rapidly detached and replaced (in about 2–3 minutes on ...

6. Fly system - Wikipedia

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   This wire rope line follows a similar path to the operating line. The compensating line is made of two lengths of wire rope: a thick heavy wire rope (e.g. 1" diameter), and a thin wire rope (e.g. 1/4" diameter). One end of each length is attached together.

7. Cable barrier - Wikipedia

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   A cable barrier separating lanes on a 2+1 road in Sweden. A cable barrier, sometimes referred to as guard cable or wire rope safety barrier (WRSB), is a type of roadside or median safety traffic barrier/guard rail. It consists of steel wire ropes mounted on weak posts.