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| Galvanize |
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To coat with zinc to protect against corrosion |
| Galvanized Rope |
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Rope made of galvanized wire |
| Galvanized Strand |
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Strand made of galvanized wire |
| Galvanized Wire |
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Wire coated with zinc |
| Grades, Rope |
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Classification of wire rope by its breaking strength. In order of increasing breaking strengths they are Iron, Traction, Mild Plow Steel. Plow Steel, Improved Plow Steel, Extra Improved Plow Steel |
| Grades, Strand |
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Classification of strand by its breaking strength. In order of increasing breaking strengths they are Common, Siemens Martin, High Strength, and Extra-high Strength. A Utilities grade strand is also made to meet special requirements |
| Grooved Drum |
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Drum with grooved surface to accommodate and guide the rope |
| Grooves |
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Depressions in the periphery of a sheave or drum for positioning and supporting a rope |
| Guard Rail Cable |
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A galvanized wire rope or strand erected along a highway |
| Guy Line |
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Strand or rope, usually galvanized, for holding a structure in position |