Recent Blogs
Lever Windlass Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Diagram, Parts, Formula and Uses
Compare the ideal lever-to-drum radius ratio and reciprocal hand-to-rope travel. The animation shows rope take-up and the holding pawl during handle reset.
Link Chain Hoist: Manual-Hoist Animation and Ideal Hand-Pull Calculator
Follow a manual chain hoist from hand chain to load hook. Calculate ideal hand pull from load mass and an entered mechanical advantage.
Swing Bracket Crane Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Formula, and Diagram
Explore a wall-mounted swing bracket crane. Calculate ideal load moment and tie forces from load, radius and tie geometry; results are not load ratings.