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May 1991 Issue

Jerk On The Throttle

Acceleration of the loads on an aerial tramway system–a chairlift, for instance–can be smooth as silk or can result in deropement. Recent information on the effects of harmonics on lifts has come to light. This feature examines the dynamics of tensioning, detensioning and how these forces affect lift operations.

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