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2. 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 ...

3. Lewis (lifting appliance) - Wikipedia

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   The slab lifter uses two safety devices. Safety chains and a support bracket allow safe lifting of large slabs. This lifting appliance also has a safety locking device that is engaged when the gripping pads are activated by the weight of the stone. This prevents any jerking movement from releasing the stone.

4. Shear legs - Wikipedia

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   1600 ton maximum lift capacity sheerleg Taklift 7 of Smit International. Fixed shear legs are most commonly found on floating cranes known as floating sheerlegs.These have heavy A-frame booms and vary in lifting capacity between 50 and 4,000 tons, and are used principally in shipbuilding, other large scale fabrication, cargo management, and salvage operations.

5. Gyn - Wikipedia

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   A gyn is an improvised three-legged lifting device used on sailing ships. It provides more stability than a derrick or sheers, and requires no rigging for support. Without additional support, however, it can only be used for lifting things directly up and down. Gyns may also be used to support either end of a ropeway. [1]

6. 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.

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