Difference between revisions of "Cable holder (GB)"

From International Dictionary of Marine Aids to Navigation
Jump to navigation Jump to search
 
m (1 revision)
 
(2 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 11: Line 11:
[[Category:8.3 Equipment]]
[[Category:8.3 Equipment]]
[[Category:Alphabetical Index]]
[[Category:Alphabetical Index]]
[[Category:IALA Dictionary 1970-89 Edition]]

Latest revision as of 12:13, 15 February 2009

8-3-130

Alternative terms: Cable lifter (GB), Wildcat (USA)

A narrow drum deeply grooved circumferentially and shaped into snugs or sprockets to accommodate the links of a chain. One flange is extended to form a brake drum. The cable lifter is usually fitted with a clutch.




Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)