An unusual failure mode has been observed in helically wound cables when operating in high temperature environments without organic lubricants. Surplus strand lengths accumulate at a point along the cable to prevent the cable passing over pulleys and on to a winch. This paper presents a theoretical explanation for this phenomenon which suggests means by which it may be prevented. Two of these methods have been tested and shown to be successful.
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