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. 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 1/4 48 16 7.1 1 1/2 1 1/2 37 16-1/2-6 1/2 72 36 24 9.94 1 1/2 1 1/2 76 16-1-6 1 72 36 24 9.94 1 1/2 1 1/2 76 16-2-6 2 72 36 24.6 3 1/4 2 8 16-4-8 4 96 48 32 16.6 4 3/4 4 3/4 270 16-5-10 5 0 60 40 20.2 6 1/2 4 3/4 445 16-7- 7 144 72 48 23.8 8 1/2 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. 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.) 17-1 1/4-6 1-1/4 72 36 24 3 14.7 2 1 1/2 3 5 5/8 150 17-2-6 2 72 36 24 3 14.7 2 1 1/2 3 5 5/8 155 17-4-8 4 96 54 36 6 19.8 3 1/4 2 4 7 3/4 285 17-5-10 5 0 60 36 6 22.4 4 3/4 2 4 7 1 475 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. 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* 6 8 10 (tons) Weight (lbs.) (in.) 18-1/2-3 18-1/2-4 18-1/2-6 18-1/2-8 18-1/2-10 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 40 48 78 95 113 171 C=5 18-1-3 18-1-4 18-1-6 18-1-8 18-1-10 18-1- 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 40 48 93 136 175 239 C=5 18-2-3 18-2-4 18-2-6 18-2-8 18-2-10 18-2- 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 52 75 139 169 246 326 C=5 18-5-3 18-5-4 18-5-6 18-5-8 18-5-10 18-5- 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 104 135 211 310 423 618 C=7 18-7 1/2-3 18-7 1/2-4 18-7 1/2-6 18-7 1/2-8 A=2 T=1-1/4 7 1/2 HR Headroom 14 15 17 B=4 O=2 Weight 5 185 315 475 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. 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.) 3 4 6 8 10 20-1/2-3 20-1/2-4 20-1/2-6 20-1/2-8 20-1/2-10 20-1/2-1/2 HR Headroom -3/4-3/4-3/4-3/4 13-3/4 13-3/4 Weight 40 50 65 95 140 160 20-1-3 20-1-4 20-1-6 20-1-8 20-1-10 20-1- 1 HR Headroom -3/4-3/4 13-3/4 13-3/4 14-3/4 15-3/4 Weight 40 50 85 115 165 230 20-2-3 20-2-4 20-2-6 20-2-8 20-2-10 20-2- 2 HR Headroom 13-3/4 13-3/4 14-3/4 16-1/2 17-1/2 18-1/4 Weight 50 65 100 165 230 315 20-3-3 20-3-4 20-3-6 20-3-8 20-3-10 20-3- 3 HR Headroom 15-1/4 15-1/4 16-1/4 17-1/4 18-1/4 22-1/2 Weight 70 80 140 200 275 415 20-5-3 20-5-4 20-5-6 20-5-8 20-5-10 20-5- 5 HR Headroom 19-1/2 20-1/2 21-1/2 25-1/2 25-1/2 27-1/2 Weight 115 145 205 325 390 580 20-7 1/2-3 20-7 1/2-4 20-7 1/2-6 20-7 1/2-8 20-7 1/2-10 20-7 1/2-7-1/2 HR Headroom 22-1/2 23-1/2 25-1/4 27-1/4 27-1/4 30-1/4 Weight 135 170 265 415 500 910 20-10-3 20-10-4 20-10-6 20-10-8 20-10-10 20-10- 10 HR Headroom 23-1/4 25-1/4 27-1/4 27-1/4 30-1/4 30-1/4 Weight 150 205 335 420 775 910 20-15-3 20-15-4 20-15-6 20-15-8 20-15-10 20-15- 15 HR Headroom 28-1/2 30-1/2 30-1/2 33-1/2 33-1/2 40-1/4 Weight 215 295 375 685 820 1180 20-20-3 20-20-4 20-20-6 20-20-8 20-20-10 20-20- 20 HR Headroom 38-3/4 38-3/4 38-3/4 38-3/4 41-1/2 41-1/2 Weight 370 435 575 710 1070 35 20-25-4 20-25-6 20-25-8 20-25-10 20-25- 25 HR Headroom 41-3/8 41-3/8 44-3/8 44-3/8 44-3/8 Weight 470 590 925 1100 1650 20-30-4 20-30-6 20-30-8 30 HR Headroom 45-1/2 45-1/2 48-1/4 Weight 525 660 1010 20-40-4 20-40-6 40 HR Headroom 44-3/4 47-3/4 Weight 600 930 Other sizes available, consult factory. 92
Model 20 (cont.) See page 94 for these capacities and sizes. 93
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.) 8 10 14 16 18 20 24 30 (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 31.75 C-7 Weight 2310 T=1-1/4 20H-7 1/2-20 20H-7 1/2-24 20H-7 1/2-30 A=2 O=1-1/2 7-1/2 HR Headroom 34.75 34.75 35 B=4 Weight 1325 1890 2790 C=7 T=1-1/4 20H-10-20 20H-10-24 20H-10-30 A=2 O=1-9/16 10 HR Headroom 35.75 36 37.75 B=4 Weight 1465 2075 3150 C=7 T=1-1/2 20H-15-16 20H-15-18 20H-15-20 20H-15-24 20H-15-30 A=2-1/2 O=2-1/16 15 HR Headroom 41.5 41.75 42 43.5 42.25 B=5 Weight 1361 1610 1915 2690 4255 C=9 T=1-1/2 20H-20-14 20H-20-16 20H-20-18 20H-20-20 20H-20-24 20H-20-30 A=2-1/2 O=2-1/4 20 HR Headroom 45.75 46 46.25 48 48.5 49.25 B=5 Weight 10 1510 1885 2225 3155 5040 C=9 T=1-3/4 20H-25-14 20H-25-16 20H-25-18 20H-25-20 20H-25-24 20H-25-30 A=3 O=2-1/4 25 HR Headroom 54.75 55 56.75 59.75 60 60.75 B=6 Weight 1540 1900 2230 2725 3685 5530 C= T=2 20H-30-10 20H-30-20H-30-14 20H-30-16 20H-30-18 20H-30-20 20H-30-24 20H-30-30 A=3-1/2 O=2-1/4 30 HR Headroom 54.5 56.5 56.5 56.75 62.25 62.5 63 68.75 B=7 Weight 1150 1395 1695 2050 2380 2850 4040 5725 C=16 T=2-1/2 20H-40-8 20H-40-10 20H-40-20H-40-14 20H-40-16 20H-40-18 20H-40-20 20H-40-24 20H-40-30 A=3-1/2 O=3 40 HR Headroom 65.75 66.25 66.25 66.25 68.75 69.25 72 75.25 78.5 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. 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.) 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 30-2-4 30-2-6 30-2-8 30-2-10 30-2- 30-2-16 30-2-20 30-2-24 2 HR Headroom 34 46 58 70 82 106 132 156 Weight 45 60 82 95 115 225 408 445 30-5-4 30-5-6 30-5-8 30-5-10 30-5- 30-5-16 30-5-20 30-5-24 5 HR Headroom 37 49 61 73 83 110 134 158 Weight 62 78 100 117 168 305 435 661 30-10-4 30-10-6 30-10-8 30-10-10 30-10- 30-10-16 30-10-20 30-10-24 10 HR Headroom 41 53 64 77 86 113 138 163 Weight 100 2 156 180 240 380 532 915 30-15-4 30-15-6 30-15-8 30-15-10 30-15- 30-15-16 30-15-20 30-15-24 15 HR Headroom 43 55 65 80 92 116 140 167 Weight 6 155 185 242 270 420 665 953 30-20-4 30-20-6 30-20-8 30-20-10 30-20- 30-20-16 30-20-20 30-20-24 20 HR Headroom 46 58 69 82 94 118 140 170 Weight 170 200 233 315 350 540 775 1341 30-30-6 30-30-8 30-30-10 30-30- 30-30-16 30-30-20 30 HR Headroom 60 70 83 95 0 145 Weight 285 402 440 530 888 1390 30-40-6 30-40-8 30-40-10 30-40- 30-40-16 40 HR Headroom 65 77 89 102 7 Weight 563 695 781 1058 1364 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
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.) 2 5 10 15 32-2-4/6 4 / 6 48/57 70 9 32-2-6/10 6 / 10 72/88 85 13 1/2 2.36 3.94 5.5 0.97 32-2-8/14 8 / 14 96/113 175 17 32-2-/20 / 20 132/166 245 23 32-5-4/6 4 / 6 55/64 105 34 32-5-6/10 6 / 10 79/95 160 47 1 3.94 7.09 8.4 1.41 32-5-8/14 8 / 14 102/6 205 61 32-5-/20 / 20 138/172 670 82 32-10-4/6 4 / 6 60/69 95 49 32-10-6/10 6 / 10 74/111 175 69 1-1/4 5.51 10.63 10.6 1.78 32-10-8/14 8 / 14 108/132 460 88 32-10-/20 / 20 144/163 680 118 32-15-4/6 4 / 6 64/72 165 78 32-15-6/10 6 / 10 87/104 365 111 1-1/2 5.25 10.5 13.6 2.22 32-15-8/14 8 / 14 111/135 478 145 32-15-/20 / 20 147/180 700 194 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).