Cable tension meter made by Norseman Ropes, Ltd., circa 1968

cable tension meter

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Norseman Ropes, Ltd.
England
Circa 1968
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Cable tension meter, developed by Fulmer Research Institute, Ltd., made by Norseman Ropes, Ltd., Manningtree, Essex, England, c. 1968; measures mast stays; in carrying case box 1992.112.2; consists of meter (1992.112.1.1) with dial, and 14 pairs of wheels (1992.112.1.2-29) each marked with wheel diameters for different cable sizes; actual diameters wheels range from 1-1/4" to 2-1/4". See correspondence file for Fulmer Tension Meter advertising brochure, Norseman temporary Operation Leaflet, and calibration sheets for wire and rod (all found in lid of case).


1992.112.1.1-29

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