Capel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000947",
  "term": "Capel",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The metal socket or connecting device that attaches a winding rope or haulage cable to a cage, skip, or train of tubs in a mine shaft or incline. It is designed to securely grip the end of the steel wire rope, transferring the full load without slippage or damage to the cable strands. Regulations, such as the UK's Health and Safety at Work Act, mandate periodic inspection, testing, and recapping of these devices to prevent catastrophic failure.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Capel",
    "es": "capel",
    "fr": "capel"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/capel/"
}