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ROPE CARRIER [2 records]

Record 1 2008-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ropemaking
  • Outfitting of Ships
DEF

In a braided rope, the continuation of a single interrupted strand(or multiple strand) with another identical strand which is braided from the same carrier.

OBS

The interrupted and replacement strands are arranged in parallel over some distance and are buried or tucked into the braid so as to secure them into the braid. To maintain maximum strength, the strands should overlap one another for a sufficient distance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Corderie
  • Armement et gréement

Spanish

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Record 2 1996-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paper Manufacturing Processes
DEF

A system developed to safely thread the sheet of paper through the dryer section of a paper machine. It consists of two ropes running in grooves on the tending side of the dryer drums. They run together and carry the sheet through the dryers when fed into the nips of the rope.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fabrication du papier
DEF

Câble utilisé pour permettre l'engagement et le passage de la pointe de la feuille dans la sécherie ou dans toute autre section de la machine à papier.

Spanish

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