It comprises an inward crowned annealer band which physically guides the strand being annealed into the center groove thereof to prevent {HEAD ~ abrasion} to {TAIL ~ other portions} of the sheave 
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It comprises an inward crowned annealer band which physically guides the strand being annealed into the center groove thereof to prevent { HEAD ~ abrasion } to { TAIL ~ other portions } of the sheave
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