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Lifting hook

Lifting hook

Man used for lifting in conjunction with a hoist or crane

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 lifting hook with a safety latch.

A hook may have one or more built-in pulley sheaves as a block and tackle to multiply the lifting force.

Lifting hook attached to sheave suspended by wire rope from boom of crane

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