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2. Rigging (material handling) - Wikipedia

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   Rigging comes from rig, to set up or prepare. Rigging is the equipment such as wire rope, turnbuckles, clevis, jacks used with cranes and other lifting equipment [1] in material handling and structure relocation. Rigging systems commonly include shackles, master links and slings, and lifting bags in underwater lifting.

3. Block and tackle - Wikipedia

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   Examples of use (in an arboricultural setting) include: tail minding/tending, and for setting a rigging point in the tree above the cut to take place—a positive rigging situation. Snatch or impact blocks: used for heavier loads and more dynamic rigging, the cheeks of these blocks are fixed in place with a pin which locks into the opposite cheek.

4. Rigging - Wikipedia

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   Rigging comprises the system of ropes, cables and chains, which support and control a sailing ship or sail boat 's masts and sails. Standing rigging is the fixed rigging that supports masts including shrouds and stays. Running rigging is rigging which adjusts the position of the vessel's sails and spars including halyards, braces, sheets and vangs.

5. Rigger (industry) - Wikipedia

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   Rigger (industry) A rigger at work on Douglas Dam, Tennessee, June 1942. A rigger or slinger is a skilled tradesperson who specializes in the assistance of manual mechanical advantage device comprising pulley, block and tackle or motorised such as a crane or derrick or chain hoists (chain fall) or capstan winch.

6. Rigging knife - Wikipedia

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   A rigging knife is a specially designed knife used to cut rope. It may have a serrated edge for sawing through line, or a heavy blade suitable for hitting with a mallet to drive the knife through. [1] Folding tools, often in combination with a marlinspike and shackle key, are convenient and portable. [2] Rigger Brion Toss recommends fixed blade ...

7. Belaying pin - Wikipedia

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   A belaying pin is a solid metal or wooden device used on traditionally rigged sailing vessels to secure lines of running rigging. Largely replaced on most modern vessels by cleats, they are still used, particularly on square rigged ships. [1] A belaying pin is composed of a round handle and cylindrical shaft.