Capstans refer to rotating spindles used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder. The tape is threaded between the capstan and a rubber-covered Wheel, called a pinch roller, which presses against the capstan, thus pulling the tape.
Ref: 86320/2006-09-13
Other Database Pages Exist for this Phrase:
Cap (Cap is a term used for metal or molded closures.)
Comments
You can add comments to this article or suggest corrections. Factual prose contributions are welcome; your e-mail address (optional) will not be published. Please use plain text only: no HTML, no links, no images, no advertising.
No comments yet. Be the first to write one!
Write a comment