Bottom block

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The bottom block is the device at the bottom of a hoist's lifting medium (chain/wire rope) through which the medium is reeved and supports the hook and/or an attachment. It may be stationary or rotating depending upon the requirements for the piece of lifting equipment.[1]

References

  1. http://www.mhia.org/learning/glossary