Recent Blogs
Pulley System with Cord and Movable Pulleys (c): Mechanism, Diagram, Formula and Uses Explained
How a cord-and-movable-pulley system halves lifting force in rigging, theatre, and workshop hoists. Mechanical advantage formulas, worked example, and diagrams.
Movable Lower Pulley (single-movable) Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Parts and Rigging Uses
Learn how a single movable lower pulley halves lifting force in rigging, elevators, and theatre fly systems. Formulas, worked example, and design tradeoffs.
Equalizing Pulley Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Formula, Diagram and Uses in Elevators and Cranes
Equalizing pulley explained — how it splits load equally between two cables, where it's used in elevators and cranes, with formulas and a worked example.