Cargo Handling Flashcards
____ consist of one or more sheaves fitted in a wood or metal frame.
Blocks
Used to fairlead a line or wire rope around obstructions.
Blocks
Two different types of blocks are…
wood metal
Parts of the block consist of:
Frame, sheave, pin, strap, keeper
Always use a wood block with…
line
To determine the minimum size of a wood block need: multiply the size of line by …
3
Metal blocks are always used when using ___ ___, and may be used with line.
wire rope
To determine the minimum size of metal block needed; multiply the size of the wire rope diameter by …
20
A snatch block is fitted with a hinge on the strap so the line may be …
placed in the block when the bitter end is not available.
To determine the size of a block measure the…
length of the frame
The frame is also referred to as the…
cheek
A tackle is …
a system of lines or wire rope used to lift or move heavy loads.
The parts of a tackle consist of: (5)
Standing block: attached to a permanent support. Running block: attached to the load (thing being moved) Standing part: part of line attached to the standing block or permanent support. Hauling part: part of line to be heaved. Falls: part of the line supporting the weight of the load (thing being moved)
Mechanical advantage is determined by…
counting the number of parts of the falls at the movable (running) block.
A single sheave standing block fixed to a support with a line passing over the sheave.
Single whip 1:1