stackyFACTSIf a heavy steel cable just dragged over a bare metal tower, the horrible screeching sound and friction would tear the system apart instantly. Instead, the cable rolls smoothly over a row of thick, solid rubber wheels, preventing the entire mountain from sounding like a horrible grinding machine.
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