The crown block is a fixed pulley assembly located at the top of a drilling rig. It is the stationary section of a block and tackle that contains a set of pulleys or sheaves through which the drill line (wire rope) is threaded. It is located above the travelling block. The crown block, drill line and travel block together helps lift heavy loads.
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