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Introduction Before the industrial age people largely had to rely on muscle power to move and lift heavy objects. Simple machines such as pulleys, levers and ramps made it easier for humans to lift ...

Huge 17-tooth pulleys said to run more efficiently than stock – but at a hefty price Danish bearing friction specialist CeramicSpeed is moving slightly outside of its comfort zone for its latest ...

Have you ever seen a flag being raised, or wondered how a mechanical clock works? Let’s take a look at some of the simple mechanisms that they use. Pulleys and gears. When a flag is raised, it will ...