CAPSTANS

**Definition:** This place covers:

Rope, cable or chain winding or unwinding mechanisms for moving all loads except lift cages, e.g. winches for dredges; braking or detent devices characterised by their application for retarding or preventing rotary movement of a winding drum or barrel

**Limiting references (this place does not cover):** - Lifting arrangements for furniture -> A47B - Devices for life saving -> A62B - Winding or unwinding ropes or cables for feeding or storage purposes -> B65H - Cable winding or unwinding mechanisms for lifts -> B66B - Winding units specially adapted for drilling operations -> E21B19/008 - Lifting arrangements for lamps -> F21V