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== Industrial applications == A tripwire may be installed in the vicinity of industrial equipment, such as a [[conveyor belt]] to enable workers to stop the equipment quickly.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://m.eaton.com/ecm/idcplg%3FIdcService%3DGET_FILE%26allowInterrupt%3D1%26RevisionSelectionMethod%3DLatestReleased%26noSaveAs%3D0%26Rendition%3DPrimary%26dDocName%3DPCT_471543 | title = Safe and reliable conveyor belt stopping, where and whenever it is needed | quote = The conveyor trip switch, is a safety switch that has a pretension device which allows the trip wire to be tensioned. | publisher = Eaton}}</ref> These may also be called [[emergency stop]] pull-cords.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://machinerysafety101.com/2018/08/28/emergency-stop-pull-cords/ | title = Machine Safety 101 | date = 28 August 2018 | publisher = Compliance InSight Consulting Inc.}}</ref>
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