Abstract: A dynamometer system may include a first dynamometer roll, a second dynamometer roll, a first motor, and a second motor. The first dynamometer roll is supported for rotation about a rotational axis. The second dynamometer roll is supported for rotation about the rotational axis. The first motor may include an output shaft coupled to the first dynamometer roll for rotation therewith. The first motor may be drivingly connected to the first dynamometer roll at a first location. The second motor may include an output shaft coupled to the second dynamometer roll for rotation therewith. The second motor may be drivingly connected to the second dynamometer roll at a second location. The first motor may be disposed between the first and second locations in a direction extending along the rotational axis. The second location may be disposed between the first and second motors in the direction extending along the rotational axis.

Abstract: Multi-wire steel strand for use under repetitive cyclic load conditions, such as in mechanically pumped wells, is provided with end connecting pieces which are swaged into gripping engagement with the strand in a manner to avoid fatigue failure of the wire at the end connecting pieces, by avoiding abrupt load transitions in the wire. The swaging is such as to gradually and progressively transfer load from the wire strand to the end connecting pieces, preferably by virtue of a gradual and progressive increase of the grip between the wire strand and an end piece, considered in the direction of the terminal end of the strand on which the end piece is mounted, in order to gradually reduce the load in the end portion of the strand and avoid abrupt load transitions therein, which can act as stress risers. A lubricating sleeve insert prevents galling and abrading in the area of relatively slight grip where relative movement may occur, so as to avoid creating stress risers.