Spreader Beam (Spreader Bar)

The balance lifting beam, also known as a spreader beam, is an auxiliary lifting sling that converts the crane’s single lifting point into double or multiple lifting points through a crossbeam, keeping long, large-size or easily-deformable objects horizontally and stably lifted. Covering capacities from 1t to 100t, with beam length 2~20m and adjustable lifting point spacing, available in fixed, adjustable, telescopic and other types, simple structure, reliable balance and no damage to the load, widely used in horizontal lifting of long objects such as steel beams, plates, concrete components and large equipment.

Rated Capacity
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1t ~ 100t
Beam Length
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2m ~ 20m
Lifting Point Type
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double /multiple points
Point Spacing
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adjustable /fixed

    Introduction

    The balance lifting beam consists of main beam, upper lifting lug (connected to crane hook), lower lifting points (connected to load), reinforcing ribs and slings. The main beam adopts I-beam, box beam or truss structure, 经过 strength calculation and finite element analysis, with good rigidity, strong load capacity and small deflection. During operation, the upper lifting lug is connected to the crane via the hook, and the lower lifting points are connected to the load via wire ropes, slings or shackles, uniformly distributing the crane’s single-point lifting force to two or more lifting points, keeping the load horizontal and avoiding load deformation, slipping or falling caused by single-point tilting. Fixed lifting beams have fixed point spacing, suitable for batch lifting of standardized products; adjustable lifting beams have lower lifting points movable along the main beam chute, adapting to loads of different lengths; telescopic lifting beams have extendable main beams, further expanding the application range. The balance lifting beam is widely used in steel beam lifting in steel structure plants, plate and profile handling in shipyards, concrete precast component lifting on construction sites, large equipment handling in machining plants, serving as an ideal auxiliary sling for horizontal lifting of long, large-size and easily-deformable objects.

    Application

    Our Advantage

    Balanced load to prevent tilting and deformation

    Converts single lifting point to double or multiple lifting points, uniform force on the load and keeps it horizontal, avoiding tilting, bending deformation or slipping of long objects during single-point lifting, especially suitable for horizontal lifting of easily-deformable long objects such as steel beams, plates and concrete components.

    Single to multiple lifting points with strong adaptability

    A single crane hook can achieve double or multiple lifting point lifting through the balance beam, no need for double-hook cranes, reducing equipment cost; the number and spacing of lower lifting points can be flexibly configured according to load size, weight and center of gravity, adapting to long objects of different lengths and shapes, with extremely strong versatility.

    Adjustable/telescopic with wide application range

    Adjustable lifting beams have lower lifting points movable along the main beam chute, adapting to loads of different lengths; telescopic lifting beams have extendable main beams, further expanding the applicable length range; one lifting beam can replace multiple fixed-length lifting beams, reducing sling quantity and storage space, especially suitable for multi-variety, small-batch lifting occasions.

    Simple structure with safety and reliability

    Main beam adopts I-beam or box beam welded structure, 经过 strength calculation and heat treatment, with good rigidity, strong load capacity and small deflection; equipped with safety pins, anti-fall baffles and other protection devices, reliable lifting point connection; safety factor ≥4 times, tested via 1.25× rated load static test, ensuring safe heavy-load lifting.

    Improve lifting efficiency and reduce cost

    Using the balance lifting beam can quickly complete horizontal lifting of long objects, no need to repeatedly adjust lifting points and center of gravity, loading/unloading time shortened by over 50%; avoids rework and damage caused by load tilting deformation, reducing lifting loss; one lifting beam adapts to multiple loads, reducing sling procurement and storage costs, with significant comprehensive economic benefits.

    Specification

    Parameter1~5t10~20t32~50t80~100t
    Rated Capacity1/2/3/5t10/16/20t32/50t80/100t
    Beam Length2~6m4~10m6~15m8~20m
    Number of PointsDouble Lifting PointsDouble Lifting Points / Multi Lifting PointsMulti Lifting PointsMulti Lifting Points
    Point SpacingAdjustable / FixedAdjustable / FixedAdjustableAdjustable
    Main Beam TypeI-beamI-beam / Box BeamBox BeamBox Beam / Truss
    Safety Factor≥4≥4≥4≥4
    Max Deflection≤1/500≤1/500≤1/600≤1/600
    Upper LugSingle LugSingle LugSingle Lug / Double LugDouble Lug
    Lower PointShackle / Lifting RingShackle / Lifting RingShackle / Lifting RingShackle / Lifting Ring
    Beam MaterialQ345B / Q355BSame as LeftSame as LeftSame as Left
    Weight50~300kg300~1000kg1000~3000kg3000~8000kg
    TypeFixed / Adjustable / TelescopicFixed / Adjustable / TelescopicAdjustable / TelescopicAdjustable / Telescopic

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