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2. Hoist (device) - Wikipedia

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   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.

3. Lewis (lifting appliance) - Wikipedia

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   A chain-linked lewis or chain lewis is made from two curved steel legs, linked by three steel rings. The legs fit into a seating cut in the top of the stone, above the centre of mass. The legs fit into a seating cut in the top of the stone, above the centre of mass.

4. Lifting equipment - Wikipedia

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   Lifting a heavy timber with a block and tackle on a tripod. Lifting equipment , also known as lifting gear , is a general term for any equipment that can be used to lift and lower loads. [ 1 ] Types of lifting equipment include heavy machinery such as the patient lift , overhead cranes , forklifts , jacks , building cradles, and passenger lifts ...

5. Differential pulley - Wikipedia

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   He claimed that many engineering firms conceded on the difficulty of efficiently disengaging the chain from the teeth as the pulleys turned, but his firm developed a "pitch" chain which solved the issue. Marketed as "Weston Differential Pulley Blocks with Patent Chain Guides", the pulley had good sales, namely, 3000 sets in 9 months.

6. Rigging (material handling) - Wikipedia

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   Chain – Series of connected links which are typically made of metal; Chain hoist – Device used for lifting or lowering a load; Chain stopper; Come-along – Lever operated, portable ratchet winch; Crane (machine) – Type of machine; Crawler (rigging) Hook – Tool used to grab onto, connect, or attach to something

7. How to Stop a Cat From Over-Grooming Once & for All - AOL

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   Cats are the ultimate “clean freaks” of the animal kingdom. They come equipped with a sandpaper-like tongue meant to ensure that every inch of their luxurious fur remains spotless.