Hitches

Mooring

Ropes keep ships securely tied to the dock

Rigging

Cables and ropes support masts and structures

Lifting Crates

Slings and ropes lift and move heavy crates

Suspension Bridges

Cables hold the bridge deck suspended between towers

Bowline Hitch

Creates a fixed loop that wont slip

Bowline Hitch

Is easy to untie

Cleat Hitch

Used to secure a rope to a cleat or post

Cleat Hitch

Easy to tie and release

Round turn and two half hitches

Used to secure a rope to a post or object

Round turn and two half hitches

Holds firmly under load

Trucker's hitch

Used to tie down loads

Trucker's hitch

can be tightened under tension

Sheep shank

Shortens a rope or cable

Sheep shank

Reduces stretch under load

Single vertical hitch

Uses one sling connected directly to the load

Single vertical hitch

The entire weight of the load is supported by a single sling leg

Single vertical hitch

Carries 100% of the load weight

Single vertical hitch

Simple and commonly used for straight lifts

Bridle hitch

Uses two or more sling legs attached to a load

Bridle hitch

It provides better balance and stability during lifting

Bridle hitch

Ideal for wide or heavy objects

Bridle hitch

Distributes the load among multiple sling legs

Turnbuckle

Used for 2 leg bridal hitch non symmetrical objects

Single basket hitch

Supports a load by passing the sling underneath and attaching both ends to the lifting hook

Single basket hitch

The load must be secure to prevent slipping

Single basket hitch

Provides greater lifting capacity than a vertical hitch

Double basket hitch

Uses two basket hitches positioned under the load to improve balance and support

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The sling angle of a double basket hitch must be __ or greater to prevent slippage

Double wrap basket hitch

Wraps completely around the load, creating a firm grip and reducing slippage

Double wrap basket hitch

Best for pipes, rods, and cylindrical objects

Double wrap basket hitch

Porivdes full 360 degree contact with the load

Single choker hitch

Forms a loop around the load and tightens when lifted

Single choker hitch

Good for securing bundled materials

Single choker hitch

Not recommended for unstable or difficult to balance loads