Find the load capacity minimum and maximum spread and headroom that fits your application.
Lifting spreader beam.
In this article we will explore the design of a basic spreader beam and see what design checks are needed to establish the suitability of a spreader beam for particular lifting operation.
Modulift modular spreader beams provide the ideal solution for most lifting requirements versatile and cost effective the spreader beam range has capacity from 2 to 5000t with spans up to 100m 330.
The beam typically has connection points on the underside that hook to the cargo for lifting.
Spreader beams designed to direct load to top rigging and hooks requires a greater amount of headroom than a lifting beam.
A spreader bar also known in the industry as a spreader beam is designed for use with a sling that connects the lifting machine hook to the ends of the beam.