Fallblock
Fallblock is a term used in several technical fields to describe a block assembly that interacts with a rope or cable to manage a falling load. It is not tied to a single universal device, but rather to components with a common function: guiding, supporting, or arresting movement of a load through a pulley block.
In hoisting and construction, a fallblock is a pulley assembly mounted on rails or a frame that
Stage rigging and theatre work use fallblocks as part of fly systems to lift scenery and lighting.
In mining, logging, and other heavy industries, fallblocks are used in rope-guided hoists to route lines, support
Etymology: fall refers to the rope segment that falls under load; block refers to a pulley block.