The _______ allows the pulling line or rope on the cable to twist. Eliminates any tangling of the rope and cable during the pull.

The _______ allows the pulling line or rope on the cable to twist. Eliminates any tangling of the rope and cable during the pull.

• A. Swivel Clevis
• B. Mandrel
• C. Clevis
• D. Reel Brakes

Answer: (C)

Preventing rope tangling when you pull hinges on having a connection that allows the line to rotate at the end of the cable. A clevis provides a simple U-shaped link with a pin that acts as a pivot. That pivot lets the pulling line twist as tension changes or the pull direction shifts, so the rope can rotate rather than bunch up and wrap around the cable. This keeps the rope from tangling during the pull. A mandrel is just a shaping or supporting form, not a rotating connection for the line. Reel brakes control how the rope pays out but don’t provide the necessary rotation at the connection. A swivel clevis would maximize rotation, but a standard clevis still offers the pivot needed to avoid tangling in many pulling setups.

Preventing rope tangling when you pull hinges on having a connection that allows the line to rotate at the end of the cable. A clevis provides a simple U-shaped link with a pin that acts as a pivot. That pivot lets the pulling line twist as tension changes or the pull direction shifts, so the rope can rotate rather than bunch up and wrap around the cable. This keeps the rope from tangling during the pull.

A mandrel is just a shaping or supporting form, not a rotating connection for the line. Reel brakes control how the rope pays out but don’t provide the necessary rotation at the connection. A swivel clevis would maximize rotation, but a standard clevis still offers the pivot needed to avoid tangling in many pulling setups.