Strand

A pull strand is the free, unsupported part of a rope, chain or belt. The pull strand is the side of a chain, rope, belt or strap that is pulled. In contrast to the pull strand, the return strand is loose. The upper strand is the upper, load-bearing part of a driven chain, rope, belt or strap. Bottom strand refers to the lower, non-load-bearing part. Cf. belt conveyor. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML

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