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2. Come-along - Wikipedia

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   A similar heavy-duty unit with a combination chain and cable became available in 1935 that was used by railroads, but lacked the success of the cable-only type units. [ 1 ] A similar tool to a come-along is a cable puller , which does not have a drum and ratchet but directly grips the cable, allowing unlimited lengths of wire rope to be used.

3. Towing sock - Wikipedia

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   A towing sock or wire rope puller or wire pulling grip is a device that connects to the end of a cable, such as a power cable, in order to pull it through a tube or tunnel. [1] It works by tightening around the cable when pulled, in the same manner as a Chinese finger trap . [ 2 ]

4. Pull-rod suspension - Wikipedia

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   Push-rod and pull-rod suspension are similar yet distinct in design, with the main difference being the placement of the rocker arm that controls shock damping in relation to the upper control arm. In effect, this means that both push-rod and pull-rod systems are functionally the same design.

5. Bowden cable - Wikipedia

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   A Bowden cable (/ ˈ b oʊ d ən / BOH-dən) [1] is a type of flexible cable used to transmit mechanical force or energy by the movement of an inner cable relative to a hollow outer cable housing. The housing is generally of composite construction, consisting of an inner lining, a longitudinally incompressible layer such as a helical winding or ...

6. Capstan (nautical) - Wikipedia

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   Also, a wet cable or chain would be difficult to manage. A messenger would then be used as an intermediate device. This was a continuous loop of cable or chain which would go around the capstan. The main anchor cable or chain would then be attached to the messenger for hauling using some temporary connection such as ropes called nippers.

7. Gooseneck (fixture) - Wikipedia

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   A gooseneck contains a wire with a round cross-section inside, which is shaped like a spring in the shape of a helix.A wire with a triangular cross-section is wound around this, so that the tips of the triangle protrude between the round wires into the inner spiral. [1]