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cap·stan [ˈkæpstən] N NAUT

capstan

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It could be accomplished on an early reel-to-reel tape recorder by changing the diameter of the capstan drive shaft, or using a different motor. en.wikipedia.org

It comprises a capstan or a wide drum with a vertical axle. en.wikipedia.org

The spool itself was freewheeling and the tape was driven only by tension from the capstan and pinch roller. en.wikipedia.org

This arrangement using vari-speed capstan motors allowed the speed change to be achieved more simply. en.wikipedia.org

This practice also keeps the knot's profile flatter and can ease its passage over capstans or winches. en.wikipedia.org

Another type of demagnetizer, the wand type can demagnetize anything that it is brought into contact with, including the tape heads and capstans. en.wikipedia.org

Technicians routinely kept a supply of new capstans on hand ready to install into worn decks for this reason, during the heyday of the format. en.wikipedia.org

There were 36 capstans on the flight, and 126 revolutions were required for a boat to travel up or down the complete flight. en.wikipedia.org

Replacing or resurfacing the capstan would restore operation. en.wikipedia.org

The capstan tape speed is 3.7 inches per second, which provided a long record time of up to 5 five hours on large reels. en.wikipedia.org

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