Take the rope coming from the becket of the left pulley and pass it up through the sheave on the right pulley that is furthest from you. The tail should be coming out of the top of the pulley. Now take this strand and pass it down through the sheave on the left pulley that is furthest from you.
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Make sure to pull the rope through the pulley at a very narrow angle, 0° if possible (see the diagram on page 44 for proper angle). For lowering systems, you must physically pull the rope through the prusiks as the load is lowered.
While ropes and pulleys may not be for everyone, they're a multi-use, space-, and weight-saving option for those concerned with the accumulation of off-road equipment. After all, most vehicle recovery gear was intended for trucks, Jeeps, or SUVs, not UTVs.
If you've ever raised or lowered a flag on a flagpole, you used a pulley system for this. Sailboat masts use a similar system to raise and lower sails. Each time you open or close your garage door, this mechanism uses pulleys to lift and lower the door itself.
Reeve (verb) - To reeve is to thread the rope through your pulleys such that the end result becomes a pulley system Becket (noun) - The hole on the inside of a pulley, usually used for connecting the rope to. The first method of reeving that I would like to discuss is known as the Right-to-Left Reeving Technique.
Attach the rope first to the bottom of the upper fixed pulley, then loop the rope down through the wheel on the moveable lower pulley. Now, loop the rope back up through the top fixed pulley. Make sure the rope is fully seated into the grooves on the pulley wheels.
2:557:06Rope and Pulley Systems: Segment 6 - The Block and Tackle - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt has one connection point at the load. And yet we've got two pulleys connected there plus you canMoreIt has one connection point at the load. And yet we've got two pulleys connected there plus you can ramp this. And I'm not going to do the full type ramp fold. This thing up pack it in the bag.
0:352:41How do Pulleys Work? - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo if pulley is a simple machine it's essentially just a deal that can spin freely on an axle. WithMoreSo if pulley is a simple machine it's essentially just a deal that can spin freely on an axle. With some kind of cover. People grow from slipping out of it it'll take the force applied to rope.
0:132:10How to make a Simple Pulley System - Pulleys Simple Machines - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo it's in a true pulley. System. But it's the same basic concept with the carabiners. That I showedMoreSo it's in a true pulley. System. But it's the same basic concept with the carabiners. That I showed you a second ago you can tie your rope to one end of your carabiner. Just one carabiner here.
2:214:54ROPE ONLY Block and Tackle System - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThere we go so take these two strands right here and put them up between the first. And second loop.MoreThere we go so take these two strands right here and put them up between the first. And second loop. Now I'm going to take this one fold it over use my thumb to hold it.
3:3116:31Why Snatch Blocks are AWESOME (How Pulleys Work) - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIf you look down there at the cinder block you'll notice that there are two arrows pulling up onMoreIf you look down there at the cinder block you'll notice that there are two arrows pulling up on that pulley. That's why we get twice the force on the cinder blocks.
2:004:38Video 5 - Into the world of Portable Winch - The pulleys - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAlso for instance if you're pulling a log on the ground if you're using a pulley that is high enoughMoreAlso for instance if you're pulling a log on the ground if you're using a pulley that is high enough in a tree you can lift the front of the log a bit so you will reduce the friction.
0:471:45Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercise - Rope & Pulley DemonstrationYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipNow remember don't pull down or use the muscles in your left shoulder everything is being done withMoreNow remember don't pull down or use the muscles in your left shoulder everything is being done with his right shoulder. And right arm.
0:206:12Bruce Yeany - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe start this demonstration by tying a rope to the upstairs railing. And simply attaching theMoreWe start this demonstration by tying a rope to the upstairs railing. And simply attaching the pulleys employee combinations to that rope.
0:443:25Calculating the Mechanical Advantage in a Simple SystemYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSimply it's the ratio of the effort we apply or the tension we apply at the input to the force thatMoreSimply it's the ratio of the effort we apply or the tension we apply at the input to the force that is being applied to the load or the force at the output.
A pulley with one wheel allows you to reverse the direction of your lifting force by pulling down on a rope (that's looped over the wheel), lifting your weight. With a two-wheel pulley, you reduce the effort you exert to lift the same amount of weight. You lift the weight with half the force.
Pulley systems are used to provide us with a mechanical advantage, where the amount of input effort is multiplied to exert greater forces on a load. They are typically used for hauling and lifting loads but can also be used to apply tension within a system such as in a Tensioned Line or Tyrolean. This page explains the basic principles ...
Throughout history the use of pulley systems have been recorded in numerous text and drawings including works by people such as Greek mathematician and engineer Archimedes and also Hero of Alexandria.
If we take a 1:1 system and turn it upside down it will result in a 2:1 mechanical advantage. Instead of the pulley being attached
The is no direct evidence to support the first documented use of pulleys and pulleys systems however, it is believed that primitive pulley systems were first used around 1500 BCE by the people of Mesopotamia to hoist and move water.
This pulley system provides a 4:1 mechanical advantage. The user is required to apply a force of 25kg to raise this 100kg load, for every
When reeving your pulleys with different brakes, you want to make sure the last strand of rope that enters your brake is on the correct side. If you do not, there will likely be twisting happening during tensioning, which will add friction to your setup, robbing you of your precious mechanical advantage.
I usually pull on the right side of the pulley system (looking at the static anchor from the tensioning anchor) and so I would like it if the last strand of rope was on the right. The reason this is important is because if we have the last strand on the opposite side of where we are pulling, there will be a twist from the multiplier pulley to your hand when you pull, which can cause several strands to rub against each other, which robs you of efficiency.
Step 1. Lay your two pulleys out in front of you such that the beckets of both pulleys are facing each other. Lay them about 3 feet from one-another. One pulley should lay horizontal and the other vertical, just like in the picture.
The reason for this is because of how the rope travels through the sheaves of the pulleys. No longer are the strands that travel around the outer diameter being loaded more than other strands in the rope. This results in a more efficient traveling rope that causes less torque on your pulley system when under load.
Basically, to reeve with the right-to-left method, you take your rope, starting at the becket of one of your pulleys, and go up and down the sheaves from one side to the other.
Reeve (verb) - To reeve is to thread the rope through your pulleys such that the end result becomes a pulley system. Sheave (noun) - The spinning wheel on a pulley. Becket (noun) - The hole on the inside of a pulley, usually used for connecting the rope to.
The reason for this is because of how the ropes sit inside the pulley system. There isn't any room for the pulleys to rotate with respect to each other. Some drawbacks of the right-to-left reeving method are that you get uneven loading on your rope.
Once the trackline is secured at both ends, the pulley will allow the control side to bring the carriage ends of both tag lines back to the control side for completion of the carriage system.
Typically seen are 2 rope, and 4 rope highline. Keep in mind, that the sag is lessened by the addition of more highline to the bundle, the tension on each individual rope in the bundle is still going to be about the same.
As stated earlier, one of the most critical points of a highline operation is the amount of tension at each anchor created by the vector force of the load. In pre-tensioning a single highline we would use a single person pulling on the 3:1 MA, this would allow for approximately a 10% sag with the load at the middle.
Highline operations are one of the most dangerous and most difficult vertical rescues. Highline rescues invoke the use of advanced rigging skills, performed by advanced technicians. Under no circumstances should a highline be attempted solely on the instruction of this book. Anyone interested in performing a highline must have intermediate skills, and seek advanced training through an accredited school of rope rescue. This section of this chapter gives only a general overview of this extremely complex subject of highlines.
As stated earlier, the initial action of a highline operation is getting the various ropes across the expanse. Typically the order of lines used is; the pilot line which pulls the messenger line which pulls the opposite side tagline.
Stages of Highline Operations Highline operations consist of five major stages, they are:
There are immense forces generated at each end the highline, because of this it is imperative that all knots be eliminated from the highline, and that the highline not be over tensioned.
To set a rope in a tree you will need the following: A rope. You need a rope twice as long as the branch is high (ie if the branch is 12m off the ground you need at least 24m of rope). You'll figure out why. Do NOT compromise on the quality of this rope - your life depends on it.
Because the rope is looped over the branch, it will re-set itself as the branch grows - no etiolation. Climbing anchor. A rope through a cambium saver is the ideal anchor for climbing the tree. The friction of a rope over a branch can do permanent damage to the bark. Temporary swing.
The idea is to tie the climbing line onto the throwline so you can pull it up, through the SMALL loop of the cambium saver, through the BIG loop of the cambium saver, and back down to the ground. To do this, tie the throwline to the climbing line about a foot from the end.
Wear a cycle helmet, a skate helmet, or a climbing helmet. Then the anvil falling on your head won't hurt as much. You don't really need a cambium saver. But if you're climbing in a tree and you want to set a rope, use one. It saves the bark, and it makes it easier to climb the tree, and it's easier on your rope.
There is plenty of yachting rope around that is strong enough - it just isn't break-tested. Polypropylene rope is also very strong - it's just a bitch to work with. OK for a swing, but not for climbing on. A throw-line.
Step 1 (Create your pull point): Attach tubular nylon to your pull point on the UTV using a water knot. Step 2 (Create your anchor point): Rig the anchor point with the nylon flat webbing strap. Wrap the strap around the anchor, connecting it with a tri-link.
Attach the prusik to the load leg; attach a double pulley to the prusik and route the rope through the double pulley. Route the rope back to the ratcheting pulley at the anchor point and then back through the double pulley nearest to the UTV. Step 6: Pull the vehicle out (make sure the vehicle is in neutral).
Step 1 (Find your UTV attachment point): Using a girth hitch, attach the nylon flat webbing to the roll over protection system, or ROPS, bar. **Based on leverage, there are bad, good and better attachment places. If possible, attach to opposite side of your anchor point as high as possible**
We first learned how to recover a UTV from a situation that happens often in off-trail riding: bottoming out to high-center during a summit. This occurs when the breakover angle of the UTV is insufficient for the hill you are attempting to crest. To the novice driver, bottoming out can quickly turn into a high-centered situation. In other words, the undercarriage of the vehicle winds up perched on the crest, with the drive wheels unable to get enough purchase on the terrain to push it over the top. When the undercarriage of the UTV hits the ground, many drivers accelerate quickly in the hope of getting the UTV up the incline. Unfortunately, what often happens is the back wheels spin, digging into the ground, and the front-drive wheels cannot gain enough grip to move forward. We were able to solve this by setting an anchor point directly in front of the UTV and pulling it forward using the strength of one or two people.
To the novice driver, bottoming out can quickly turn into a high-centered situation. In other words, the undercarriage of the vehicle winds up perched on the crest, with the drive wheels unable to get enough purchase on the terrain to push it over the top.
Both high-centered and flat tire situations require you to lift one side of the UTV off the ground, allowing you to either remove the obstacle, create a rock bridge to add height, or change the tire, depending on the situation. This technique is used when you do not have a jack available.
Some pulleys can reduce efficiency as much as 30-40%. Equally as important is the size of the sheave, or wheel. The greater the size, the greater the efficiency. In addition, a pulley sheave must be at least four times the diameter of the rope used in order to maintain 100% of the rope's strength.
MCFRS Driver Certification Program Page 3 Aerial Apparatus – Module 8 Care and maintenance of rescue rope is actually quite simple. The best care of any piece of rescue equipment is prevention of situations that require repairs or maintenance. The biggest enemy of nylon rescue rope is UV rays, with abrasion scoring a close second. Proper storage in a rope bag out of direct sunlight will eliminate the UV ray problem. Padding any sharp edge that the rope comes in contact with can prevent abrasion, prolong the life of the rope, and possible prevent a catastrophic failure. Proper care will help a rescue rope to last several years. However, even with proper care, ropes should be carefully inspected after each use. A log should be maintained with the date and type of use, any shock or impact loading, any damage, etc. It should also include the date of purchase, manufacturer, size, length, lot number, color, etc. Each end of the rope should be marked with the length and other information as required. It is recommended that rescue ropes and training ropes be separate ropes, labeled as such.
First, as mentioned earlier, placing a change of direction in a system can result in a load being placed on the directional pulley and anchor that is greater (as much as twice) than the load on the end of the rope or belay system. Since loads on the belay system can be severe (sometimes 3,000-5,000 lbs.), the load on the directional may be enough to cause failure of a system component. Second, if the belay line is incorporated into a directional change, and the directional anchor fails, there will be significant slack in the belay rope. This will cause an increase in the fall distance, and therefore a greater shock load to the system. In addition, the rescue package may strike an object before the belay rope becomes taught. Therefore, it should be common practice to run the belay line directly from the belay system to the rescue package. (This author generally recommends the practice of “never say never”, as there may be situations where there is no other choice but to include the belay in a change of direction. A good example of this is when using an aerial device as a high directional to conduct a stokes basket evolution.)
Webbing is a very versatile tool used for rope rescue. It is a flat material made of nylon. The most common size used in rope rescue is 1” wide, although it is manufactured in a 2” width also. It is constructed either of tubular, (hollow) weave, or flat (solid) weave. 1” tubular webbing has a breaking strength of about 4000 lbs., and 1” flat about 6000 lbs. The 1” tubular type is the most common type used for rope rescue applications.
Both types contain a majority of their strength in the core, usually about 75%-90% .
Nylon rescue ropes are usually of kernmantle construction— kern meaning core, and mantle meaning sheath. The sheath protects the core from abrasion, UV rays, dirt, and anything the rope comes in contact with. The sheath is generally braided, and covers one of two types of nylon cores.
Rope can be used to construct raising and lowering systems, highline systems, mechanical advantage, travel restrict systems, and much, much more.