What are two possible causes of tangled cables?

• A. Long cables and precise lift
• B. Adequate cable tension and slow lift
• C. Re-tensioned cables and large loads
• D. Small cables and a rushed lift

Answer: (D)

Tangling happens when cables aren’t kept clearly separated and properly routed as the lift progresses. Using cables that are too small makes this more likely, because their paths are more prone to kink, twist, or snag around other cables and hardware as they pass over pulleys and through guides. If the lift is rushed, there’s less time to check each cable’s routing, secure slack, and adjust them as needed, so cables can cross or loop unexpectedly during the lift. Together, small-diameter cables and a hurried lift create the most immediate risk for tangled cables. Conditions like long cables, adequate tension with a slow lift, or re-tensioning with large loads generally improve control and reduce the chance of tangling, so they’re less likely to cause this problem.