Find the load capacity minimum and maximum spread and headroom that fits your application.
Lifting spreader beam.
Spreader beams designed to direct load to top rigging and hooks requires a greater amount of headroom than a lifting 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.
High quality spreader beams from grainger help lift uneven loads and keep them level for increased safety.
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.
The beam typically has connection points on the underside that hook to the cargo for lifting.