SPIKES, CAPSTAN


No. 1

Used with Spanners, Box, Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 and

Teleprinterelevating screws on motor.

Dimensions - Length 5.5"and Diameter 0.25".
 

No. 2

Used on Teleprinters Nos. 3A and 7A.

Dimensions - Length 3.5" x Diameter 1/8".
 

 
No. 3A, 3B and  3C

Used with High Speed Relays.

Spikes, Capstan No. 3A - Large
Spikes, Capstan No. 3B - Medium
Spikes, Capstan No. 3C - Small

Length - 2.75in.
 


 
No. 4

Used for polarised relays No. 328A and No. 3298. They are made from a rod of non-magnetic material with a double crank in one end and a small handle in the middle made of a plastic material.

Dimensions - 4.75in. Length x 3/32in. diameter.
 


 
No. 5

A Spike, Capstan with insulated handle.

Dimensions - Length 2.75" x Diameter 3/64", with insulated handle.
 


 
 
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