Capstan vs drum winch: which suits your pull
A capstan and a drum winch pull in completely different ways. One stores the rope, the other passes it around a barrel. Here is how to tell which suits your job.
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A capstan and a drum winch pull in completely different ways. One stores the rope, the other passes it around a barrel. Here is how to tell which suits your job.
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