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Dual Drum Capstans

The capstan is the line speed setter for the wire insulation process. Dual drum capstans generally use the single in-tandem insulating lines and consist of multiple capstan wheels around which the wire is wrapped to pull it through the extruder. Caterpillar capstans and belt wrapped capstans are two other versions.

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