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pulleys

Last updated May 16, 2025, generated by Sumble

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What is pulleys?

A pulley is a simple machine that uses a grooved wheel and a rope to change the direction of a force and/or multiply it. Commonly used to lift heavy objects, like raising sails on a boat or in construction to lift materials.

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What other technologies are related to pulleys?

pulleys Competitor Technologies

Drive chains offer a similar power transmission method, using interlocking links instead of belts/ropes and grooved wheels. Suitable for applications requiring high strength and precise timing.

mentioned alongside pulleys in 98% (571) of relevant job posts

Sprockets are used with chains to transmit power, offering an alternative to pulleys and belts. They are often used in high-torque applications.

mentioned alongside pulleys in 57% (639) of relevant job posts

electro-magnetic belts

Electro-magnetic belts use magnetic levitation and propulsion to move objects and can be used in similar applications as pulley systems.

mentioned alongside pulleys in 92% (89) of relevant job posts

pulleys Complementary Technologies

transfer plates

Transfer plates can be used in conjunction with pulleys in material handling systems to move items between different parts of a conveyor system.

mentioned alongside pulleys in 100% (566) of relevant job posts

Sheaves are the grooved wheels used in pulley systems, a core component of the technology.

mentioned alongside pulleys in 89% (625) of relevant job posts

Conveyor belts are often driven by pulley systems to move materials.

mentioned alongside pulleys in 74% (640) of relevant job posts

Which job functions mention pulleys?

Job function

Jobs mentioning pulleys

Orgs mentioning pulleys

Facilities

0% (582) job posts

66 organizations

Frontline & Manual Labor

0% (189) job posts

19 organizations

Engineer

0% (143) job posts

6 organizations

Systems Engineer

0% (102) job posts

1 organizations

Sales

0% (36) job posts

3 organizations

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