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A series of streamlining elements surrounding a cable, pole, pipe or a similar long round member in a relatively moving fluid such as water or a high wind as an arrangement to reduce drag. Contiguous, independently rotatable elements are added easily to the cable to reduce drag forces by a factor of

A series of streamlining elements surrounding a cable, pole, pipe or a similar long round member in a relatively moving fluid such as water or a high wind as an arrangement to reduce drag. Contiguous, independently rotatable elements are added easily to the cable to reduce drag forces by a factor of four or more and to provide some lift.

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A method of manufacture for streamlining elements installed on long cable-like members by means of a side slot on said elements, comprising the steps of: fabricating long strips using extrusion which produces a constant cross-section profile, cutting the strips into the desired lengths and finishing

A method of manufacture for streamlining elements installed on long cable-like members by means of a side slot on said elements, comprising the steps of: fabricating long strips using extrusion which produces a constant cross-section profile, cutting the strips into the desired lengths and finishing the ends of the lengths by beveling and smoothing.