A lifting hook is a device for grabbing and lifting loads by means of a device such as a hoist or crane. A lifting hook is usually equipped with a safety latch to prevent the disengagement of the lifting wire rope sling, chain or rope to which the load is attached. A hook may have one or more built-in pulley sheaves as a block and tackle to multiply the lifting force.
See also Hoist (device) – Device used for lifting or lowering a load Crane (machine) – Type of machine Wire rope – Metal rope Chain – Series of connected links which are typically made of metal Rope – Length of braided strands
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