What is a Pulley Rope System

A gin wheel system may sometimes be called a rope pulley or pulley wheel. In terms of similarities their design is akin the the bicycle wheel. The wheel is fitted between a fork type frame and secured through a central spindle. There is an eye at the top for attaching to a secure place such as a scaffold pole.

When it comes to the wheel, just like the forked frame it is made from steel, There is a groove which runs around the wheel, this is where the rope sits and is pulled over; just like a tyre on a bicycle.

The idea is for a rope to be connected to a load at one end, with the other end being passed over the gin wheel and pulled down on to raise the load.

Gin Wheel Pulley Rope Available

For optimum pulley rope efficiency we supply sisal rope as standard for use with our scaffolding gin wheel. Standard lengths available to buy online range from 10 metres up to 28 metres, but get in touch if you need any other length.

As an alternative we can supply other rope types on request, such our 3 strand blue split film polypropylene rope.

For easier and more secure load connection we hand splice a safety hook to one end of the rope as standard. It is possible to choose a different fitting on request, so get in touch for a price and lead time.

The other end of the rope is left free and is typically heat sealed to prevent unravelling. This is the end that you pull from. It is advisable to wear protective gloves when handling the rope to prevent rope burns and splinters.

For easy identification the rope length and ID will be marked at the hook end of the rope.