solutions 2024/2025
Tackle Blocks - ANSWER-commonly used to say conductors, set poles, and hang
equipment on poles
Tackle Blocks are often used when - ANSWER-the location is inaccessible
Sheave bearings should be lubricated with - ANSWER-fiber grease only, never oil
Standing Block - ANSWER-Where the greatest tensions will be placed
rope wear - ANSWER-will be more pronounced at the block end
blocks normally have weight rating stamped on - ANSWER-the hook or shell (tag
may be riveted to shell)
blocks are measured on - ANSWER-the length of the shell
For every 1/8" diameter of rope - ANSWER-1" of block shell
friction is created... - ANSWER-whenever a rope passes through a sheave
friction creates - ANSWER-additional tension on rope
single block (handline) - ANSWER-only used to change direction or when raising
an object