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Tension System Behavior And Carriage Movement

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  • Author: Doug Sowder
  • Volume: 30-3
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An understanding of the expected behavior of a lift's tensioning system will help alert lift operators or supervisors to recognize and corrrect any tensioning system problems on a timely basis. This piece examines a model tension drive to explain the characteristics of carriage movement and how operators can understand them.