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Sheave – Grooved wheel used to support a moving belt, wire or rope; Sheer legs; Sling (rigging) – Rope, webbing, wire or chain used to support a load for lifting; Rope splicing – Semi-permanent joint between two ropes; Tackle – System of two or more pulleys and a rope or cable; Tirfor – Device for pulling cable; Tugger (rigging)
Hoist atop an elevator. A hoist is a device used for lifting or lowering a load by means of a drum or lift-wheel around which rope or chain wraps. It may be manually operated, electrically or pneumatically driven and may use chain, fiber or wire rope as its lifting medium.
In stricter senses, the term wire rope refers to a diameter larger than 9.5 mm (3 ⁄ 8 in), with smaller gauges designated cable or cords. [1] Initially wrought iron wires were used, but today steel is the main material used for wire ropes. Historically, wire rope evolved from wrought iron chains, which had a record of mechanical failure.
Cable end fittings [10] are the pieces that tie the system together. The cable attaches into one side of the fitting, while the other side attaches to the post (frame structure). The cable attaches into one side of the fitting, while the other side attaches to the post (frame structure).
This type of compressed sleeve is commonly used to make mechanical or conductive connections. These sleeves join or terminate wire rope, aircraft cable, synthetic cable, fibrous rope, or electrical conductor cables. Oval swaged sleeve
A climbing harness is a device which allows a climber access to the safety of a rope. Rock climbers use harnesses to belay each other, this is when they use a rope to connect to one another so if the climber falls they can catch them with the rope instead of falling all the way to the ground.
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A lifeline is a fall protection safety device in the form of an open fence composed of wire and stanchions secured around the perimeter of an area to prevent accidental falls. It is commonly found on sailboats [ 1 ] and construction sites , [ 2 ] as well as other situations where dangerous falls can occur, such as at scenic overlooks and in caves .