The Hallidie Wire Ropeway, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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The Dead Weight and Cost' of the machinery in this system is reduced to a minimum; as there is but one rope employed which travels with the load attached to a clip fixed to the rope, the weight of the material employed in its construction is about 60 per cent. Of the weight of the apparatus where the two ropes [standing and Hauling Ropes] are employed, and consequently cost less in proportion, both in first cost and maintenance.

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