What is called the gadget which is used for tightening the high tension cable of the Electrical pole or post?
2007-05-01 06:05:34 · 3 answers · asked by Redrope 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
"turnbuckle"
A turnbuckle is a device for adjusting the tension of ropes, cables, and tie rods. It normally consists of two threaded eyelets, one screwed into each end of a small metal loop, one with a left-hand thread and the other with a right-hand thread. The tension can be adjusted by rotating the loop, which causes both eyelets to be screwed in (or out). Turnbuckles are most commonly used in applications which require a great deal of tension; they can range in mass from about ten grams for thin cable used in a garden fence, to thousands of kilograms for structural elements in buildings and suspension bridges. This device is also known as a bottlescrew and is used on ships for tensioning rigging and lashings
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turnbuckle
dont bother about the eyelets in figure ^
they available in different types > single eyelet open, other closed., both eyelets open & both eyelets closed
the last mentioned being the most popular variety
2007-05-01 07:03:06 · answer #1 · answered by sεαη 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some sort of "winch". A hand operated winch is sometimes called a, "come-along". I've also heard of a similar device called a, "cable tensioner".
Both the come-along and the cable tensioner have minature winches as part of the tool.
NOTE: the power is always off when cables are being pulled to their proper mechanical tension.
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2007-05-01 06:49:09 · answer #2 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean the turnbuckle?
2007-05-01 09:55:27 · answer #3 · answered by semdot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋