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Here's what happens when too many wraps are taken 1 Year ago  
This happened when one of our new guys took too many wraps and locked the rope up. The intial shockload did what you see. The pulleys side plates are rated at 16,000lbs, just to give you an idea of the force behind it.
 
 
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Re: Using Gear Incorrectly 11 Months, 4 Weeks ago  
I finally saw the photo that someone posted on the Treebuzz and I agree with them that the gear (pulley) was not rated for the load that it was carrying. Also the _meta_l-_link_ was not closed properly. I think they called that one "operator error". Luckly nobody was injured. Select the proper gear next time. This is probably better posted in the "Professional Workers Area".
 
 
 
Last Edit: 10/19/2007 12:45pm By oldtimer.
 
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