SECTION 12. Lifting & Spreader Beams

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1 SECTION Lifting & Spreader Beams Lifting beams and spreader bars are below the hook equipment that facilitates safe lifting by spreading the attachment points and allowing for better sling angles. Even though both are used for lifting, lifting beams and spreader bars are quite different in concept and design. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has developed standards that apply specifically to devices like spreaders and beams. ASME B30.20 provides detailed information on the classifications, marking, construction, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and operation of below the hook lifting devices. ASME BTH-1 provides detailed information on the design criteria of below the hook lifting devices. ASME B30.9 provides detailed information on the fabrication, markings, usage, inspection, and maintenance of lifting slings. These standards serve as a guide to government authorities, manufacturers, purchasers and users of lifting devices. Lifting beams most often have a single lifting eye at the top with two or more attachment points at the bottom of the beam. This configuration requires the beam to be much stronger and heavier than a spreader. Spreaders most often have two attachment points on top and two at the bottom, which allows the spreader to be lighter weight and still lift a substantial amount of weight in comparison to a comparable beam. Spreader bars are ideal where headroom is not limited. They add stability to the lift and are available with wire rope, chain and high performance fiber slings for top rigging. As the weight is applied to the bottom of the spreader, the top rigging counter balances the pull allowing for using lighter weight devices. Adjustable lifting beams have multiple or adjusting lifting points. This facilitates the ability to handle both wide and unbalanced loads. Generally these beams are used in tight or low headroom situations. Coordinated Wire Rope and Coordinated Equipment carry both type lifting devices in multiple lengths and capacities in new, used and surplus condition. Many of these items are also available for short and long term rent. 88

Model 16 - Adjustable Spreader/Lifting Beam Has adjustable lifting points. Can handle both wide and unbalanced loads. Low headroom capability. Shackles included.

2 Model 16 - Adjustable Spreader/Lifting Beam Has adjustable lifting points. Can handle both wide and unbalanced loads. Low headroom capability. Shackles included. Converts to spreader beam with addition of top rigging. Optional swivel hooks available. Optional chain top rigging available. PRODUCT OPTIONS: OPTION S - Pair of swivel hooks OPTION C - Chain top rigging Cross beams (one or two) specify spread(s), contact Caldwell Applications. Bolt Type Rated Spread Bail HR Anchor Shackle Model Capacity (in.) Adjustment Headroom (tons) Weight Number (tons) Max. Min. (in.) (in.) Top Bottom (lbs.) 16-1/4-4 1/ /2 1 1/ /2-6 1/ /2 1 1/ /2 1 1/ / /4 4 3/ /2 4 3/ /2 6 1/2 755 Operation Standard 2 Point Lift Custom 3 Point Lift Custom 4 Point Lift 89

Model 17 - Adjustable Lifting Beam Bail adjusts horizontally for lifting unbalanced loads. Provides clearance in low headroom applications. Spread adjusts in 6 increments along lifting beam.

3 Model 17 - Adjustable Lifting Beam Bail adjusts horizontally for lifting unbalanced loads. Provides clearance in low headroom applications. Spread adjusts in 6 increments along lifting beam. Shackles included. Optional swivel hooks available. PRODUCT OPTIONS: OPTION S - Pair of swivel hooks Rated Spread Bail Adjustment HR Shackle Model Capacity (in.) Range D Headroom Size Bail Dimensions (in.) Weight Number (tons) Max. Min. (in.) (in.) (in.) (tons) A B C T (lbs.) / / / / / / / / / Operation BAIL ADJUSTED FOR UNBALANCED LOAD LIFT POINTS ADJUSTED FOR LOAD LENGTH 90

Model 18 - Fixed Twin Basket Sling Lifting Beam C B SPREAD 2 SPREAD 1 A HR T O Designed to be used with slings in a basket hitch. Provides greatest clearance in low headroom applications.

4 Model 18 - Fixed Twin Basket Sling Lifting Beam C B SPREAD 2 SPREAD 1 A HR T O Designed to be used with slings in a basket hitch. Provides greatest clearance in low headroom applications. Two sets of bent bar hooks are standard on units with a spread of 6 and greater. Spread 2 is 1/2 of spread 1. Hooks are designed to handle up to a 2 sling eye width. Spread (feet) Other Capacity HR Headroom (in.) Dimensions 3* 4* (tons) Weight (lbs.) (in.) 18-1/ / / / / /2- A=7/8 T=3/4 1/2 HR Headroom 8-1/2 8-1/2 8-1/2 8-1/2 8-1/2 9-1/2 B=3 O=2 Weight C= A=7/8 T=3/4 1 HR Headroom 8-1/2 8-1/2 9-1/2 10-1/2 10-1/2 11-1/2 B=3 O=2 Weight C= A=7/8 T=3/4 2 HR Headroom 9-1/2 10-1/2 10-1/2 11-1/2-1/2 13-1/2 B=3 O=2 Weight C= A=2 T=1-1/4 5 HR Headroom 13-1/2 14-1/2 15-1/2 16-1/2 17-1/2 19-1/2 B=4 O=2 Weight C= / / / /2-8 A=2 T=1-1/4 7 1/2 HR Headroom B=4 O=2 Weight C=7 * 3' and 4' beams are provided with one set of bent bar hooks. Operation 91

Model 20 - Low Headroom Multiple Spread Lifting Beam Ideal where headroom is limited. Beams over 4 have 3 spreads. 3 & 4 beams have 2 spreads. Swivel hooks with hook latches standard.

5 Model 20 - Low Headroom Multiple Spread Lifting Beam Ideal where headroom is limited. Beams over 4 have 3 spreads. 3 & 4 beams have 2 spreads. Swivel hooks with hook latches standard. Wide range of sizes and capacities available. STANDARD FEATURE: Three spreads to adjust to the load - Outside spread - Middle spread (outside less 1 ) - Inside spread (outside less 2 ) Outside Spread (feet) Capacity HR Headroom (in.) (tons) Weight (lbs.) / / / / / /2-1/2 HR Headroom -3/4-3/4-3/4-3/4 13-3/4 13-3/4 Weight HR Headroom -3/4-3/4 13-3/4 13-3/4 14-3/4 15-3/4 Weight HR Headroom 13-3/4 13-3/4 14-3/4 16-1/2 17-1/2 18-1/4 Weight HR Headroom 15-1/4 15-1/4 16-1/4 17-1/4 18-1/4 22-1/2 Weight HR Headroom 19-1/2 20-1/2 21-1/2 25-1/2 25-1/2 27-1/2 Weight / / / / / /2-7-1/2 HR Headroom 22-1/2 23-1/2 25-1/4 27-1/4 27-1/4 30-1/4 Weight HR Headroom 23-1/4 25-1/4 27-1/4 27-1/4 30-1/4 30-1/4 Weight HR Headroom 28-1/2 30-1/2 30-1/2 33-1/2 33-1/2 40-1/4 Weight HR Headroom 38-3/4 38-3/4 38-3/4 38-3/4 41-1/2 41-1/2 Weight HR Headroom 41-3/8 41-3/8 44-3/8 44-3/8 44-3/8 Weight HR Headroom 45-1/2 45-1/2 48-1/4 Weight HR Headroom 44-3/4 47-3/4 Weight Other sizes available, consult factory. 92

6 Model 20 (cont.) See page 94 for these capacities and sizes. 93

7 Model 20H - Low Headroom Multiple Spread Lifting Beam Shown with optional Built-In Stand and different hole placement. 'I' beam construction. Three spreads to adjust to the load - Outside spread - Middle spread (outside less 1 ) - Inside spread (outside less 2 ) Swivel hooks with hook latches standard. Wide range of sizes and capacities available. Outside Spread (feet) Other Capacity Headroom (in.) Dimensions (tons) Weight (lbs.) (in.) 20H-1-30 A=7/8 T=3/4 1 HR Headroom 27.5 B=3 O=7/8 C=5 Weight 1500 A=7/8 T=3/4 20H-2-30 B=3 O=7/8 2 HR Headroom See page 92 and 93 for 27.5 C=5 Weight 1600 A=1-1/4 T=1 these capacities and sizes. 20H-3-30 B=3 O=1 3 HR Headroom 29.5 C=5 Weight 1900 A=2 T=1-1/4 20H-5-30 B=4 O=1-15/16 5 HR Headroom C-7 Weight 2310 T=1-1/4 20H-7 1/ H-7 1/ H-7 1/2-30 A=2 O=1-1/2 7-1/2 HR Headroom B=4 Weight C=7 T=1-1/4 20H H H A=2 O=1-9/16 10 HR Headroom B=4 Weight C=7 T=1-1/2 20H H H H H A=2-1/2 O=2-1/16 15 HR Headroom B=5 Weight C=9 T=1-1/2 20H H H H H H A=2-1/2 O=2-1/4 20 HR Headroom B=5 Weight C=9 T=1-3/4 20H H H H H H A=3 O=2-1/4 25 HR Headroom B=6 Weight C= T=2 20H H-30-20H H H H H H A=3-1/2 O=2-1/4 30 HR Headroom B=7 Weight C=16 T=2-1/2 20H H H-40-20H H H H H H A=3-1/2 O=3 40 HR Headroom B=7 Other sizes available, consult factory. OPTION A Extra Holes or Different Placement of Holes Allows multiple hook positioning beyond standard 3 spreads. Specify number and spread(s) required. OPTION B Extra Shackles and Swivel Hooks Allows for multiple pick points or eliminates the need to move hardware for different size loads. OPTION C Built In stand Keeps beam upright for easy crane hook attachment (pictured above). 94

Model 30 - Fixed Spreader Beams Shown with Option C Specify Top Rigging Ideal where headroom is not limited. Adds stability to lift. Available with standard chain or wire rope rigging.

8 Model 30 - Fixed Spreader Beams Shown with Option C Specify Top Rigging Ideal where headroom is not limited. Adds stability to lift. Available with standard chain or wire rope rigging. Available with Adjust-A-Leg rigging for off center load adjustment (minimum lifting capacity will be approximately 10-15% of beam rating). Wide range of additional sizes and capacities available. Spread (feet) Capacity HR Headroom (in.) (tons) Weight (lbs.) HR Headroom Weight HR Headroom Weight HR Headroom Weight HR Headroom Weight HR Headroom Weight HR Headroom Weight HR Headroom Weight NOTE: Weight = Beam and hooks only - (no top rigging). Other Dimensions (in.) A=1/2 F=4-1/4 B=2-1/2 O=31/32 C=5 A=1 F=6 B=3-1/2 O=1-1/16 C=7 A=1-1/4 F=8-1/8 B=4-3/8 O=1-1/2 C=8-3/4 A=1-1/2 F=9-1/4 B=5-1/4 O=1-3/4 C=10-1/2 A=1-3/4 F=9-3/4 B=6 O=2 C= A=1-3/4 F=9-3/4 B=6 O=2 C= A=2 F=13 B=7 O=2-3/4 C=14 OPTION C Chain top rigging from beam to crane hook. TOP RIGGING OPTIONS OPTION W Wire rope top rigging from beam to crane hook. OPTION A Adjust-A-Leg sling top rigging for off-center load adjustment (not included in QUICKSHIP Program). 95

9 Model 32 - Adjustable Spreader Beams Shown with Option C Specify Top Rigging Ideal where headroom is not limited. Adds stability to lift. Telescopic spread standard. Available with standard chain or wire rope rigging. Available with Adjust-A-Leg rigging for off center load adjustment (minimum lifting capacity will be approximately 10-15% of beam rating). Wide range of additional sizes and capacities available. C B A HR 45 F SPREAD HR Headroom Weight A B C F - Hook O - Hook Chain Spread Min./Max. Beam & Oblong Oblong Oblong To Beam Opening Rigging Capacity Model (ft.) w/chain Hooks Dia. Width Height Bottom w/latch Weight (tons) Number Min./Max. (in.) (lbs.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (lbs.) /6 4 / 6 48/ /10 6 / 10 72/ / /14 8 / 14 96/ /20 / / /6 4 / 6 55/ /10 6 / 10 79/ /14 8 / / /20 / / /6 4 / 6 60/ /10 6 / 10 74/ / /14 8 / / /20 / / /6 4 / 6 64/ /10 6 / 10 87/ / /14 8 / / /20 / / O TOP RIGGING OPTIONS 96 OPTION C Chain top rigging from beam to crane hook. OPTION W Wire rope top rigging from beam to crane hook. OPTION A Adjust-A-Leg sling top rigging for off-center load adjustment (not included in QUICKSHIP Program).

Economical Lifting Beams

Economical Lifting Beams Economical Beams ADJUSTABLE SPREADER/LIFTING BEAM (ASLB1) Adj. Min. Max. Use for,, or -point lifting, or as a spreader beam (optional top rigging). Adjustable lifting points. Handles both wide and unbalanced