Module 9 Material Handling Trade Terms

Module 9 Material Handling Trade Terms Bowline A knot used to form a loop that neither slips nor jams; sometimes referred to as a rescue knot or the king of knots. Capsize (or spill) To change the form and rearrange the parts of a knot, usually by pulling on specific ends of the knot. Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More Clove hitch A knot that consists of two half hitches made in opposite directions; used to temporarily secure a rope to an object. Concrete mule A wheeled device used when a concrete pour is in a location that a concrete delivery truck or pump cannot reach; sometimes referred to as a Georgia buggy. Cylinder cart A two-wheeled cart that is used to transport cylinders, or bottles, of compressed gases. Drum cart A wheeled cart that is used to transport heavier-weight 55-gallon drums/barrels. Drum dolly A wheeled circular platform or a caddy with a handle that is used to transport lighter-weight 55-gallon drums/barrels. freight elevator An elevator used to transport materials from floor to floor. Half hitch A knot tied by passing the working end of a rope around an object, across the standing part of the rope, and then through the resulting loop; often used as an element in forming other knots or added to make other knots more secure. Hand truck Two-wheeled cart that is used to transport large, heavy loads; also known as a dolly. Industrial Forklift A vehicle with a power-operated pronged platform that can be raised and lowered for insertion under a load to be lifted and moved. Material Cart Four-wheeled device used to transport materials around a job site.