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capstan

Mechanical device used chiefly on board ships or in shipyards for moving heavy weights by means of ropes, cables, or chains. A capstan consists of a drum, driven either manually or by steam or electricity, that rotates about a vertical axis to wind in a line wrapped around it. The grip between the line and the drum depends on friction and on the number of times the line is wrapped around the drum. A notched track (ratchet) on the base plate and pawls attached to the drum prevent backward rotation.

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Winches/Capstan Hoists
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American Made Winches
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Discount Lewmar Windlass
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Capstan Systems Inc. Raises $3 Million in Series B Equity Round; Orchid Holdings and Sterling Payot Company Fuel Internet Startup Growth.
Jul 29, 1999; SAN FRANCISCOBUSINESS WIREJuly 29, 1999-- Capstan Systems Inc., pioneers of TradeSite(TM), the first Internet-native global...
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Capstan Systems Inc. Launches Online Analysis Called myTradeMap; Interactive, Web-Based Tool Gives Quick and Easy Solution and ROI Information.
Aug 06, 1999; SAN FRANCISCOBUSINESS WIREAug. 6, 1999-- Capstan Systems Inc., pioneers of TradeSite(TM), the first Internet-native global...
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Capstan hires former HP Import Executive as Director of Product Management; Key Industry Hires Keep Capstan At the Forefront of Product Development.
Aug 30, 1999; SAN FRANCISCOBUSINESS WIREAug. 30, 1999-- Capstan Systems Inc., pioneers of TradeSite(TM), the first Internet-native global...
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Capstan Systems Adds Kamino, Inc. as Capstan Connected Partner; Leading Global Logistics Company to Join Capstan Network, Provide Integrated Services for Joint Customers.
Mar 06, 2001; Business Editors SAN FRANCISCOBUSINESS WIREMarch 6, 2001 Capstan Systems and Kamino, Inc. announced today an alliance in which...
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Capstan Systems Forms Strategic Alliance With ABX Logistics; Major European Logistics Provider Joins Capstan Network.
Dec 20, 2000; Business Editors/Technology Writers SAN FRANCISCOBUSINESS WIREDec. 20, 2000 Capstan Systems, the innovation leader in global...
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