Lifting Beams & Spreader Bars

A lifting beam is a solid structure with a single attachment point on the top for the crane hook and multiple lifting points below for attaching to the load. It primarily handles bending forces, making it suitable for lifts with limited headroom or when the load requires support at specific points. Lifting beams are ideal for shorter spans and lighter lifts in confined environments.

Spreader bars, or spreader beams, consist of a bar that keeps slings apart, converting lifting loads into compressive forces within the bar and tensile forces in the slings. They are often lighter, easier to design, and more cost-effective than lifting beams. However, they require more headroom due to their design. Spreader bars can be easily adjusted in length to accommodate various lifting configurations.