A Typical End Unit Assembly Sling Angle: ‘STV’: Sling to Vertical
More on the Modulift Beam
Our beams can be used in many different lifting applications, particularly where the slings that are connected to the load need to be kept vertical. Such as for large containers, yachts, roof struts or building materials, aircraft, wind turbine blades any many more. Spreader beams are a vital component in the lifting rig. This connects the load that is being lifted, to the hook of the crane or hoist. It is ‘Working Between the Hook and the Load’
The key features of our Modular product range include, it's flexibility, mobility, lightweight construction, and an impressive range of accessories including storage systems, custom drop links and cradles for safe handling and connection.
The spreader beam has two slings connecting up to the hook, one sling from each end of the spreader. It is instantly recognizable. The spreader beam is spreading the lifting points apart, and experiences mainly axial forces (compression). If the spreader was not there, the axial forces could crush the load, depending on what is being lifted, or the slings may clash with an odd shaped load.
Lifting beams differ in that they usually have a single central lifting lug. The section of the lifting beam is usually a lot deeper than an equivalent spreader beam because the lifting beam will experience much more bending, whereas the spreader is mainly experiencing axial forces.
The Modulift Spreader Beam System is a modular concept with a wide range of sizes to choose from, depending on the application. Every spreader will feature two End Units and two Drop Links. Intermediate struts are bolted between the End Units, to make up the desired length or span. By purchasing a full set, the struts are interchangeable to enable the user to re-assemble the spreader in many different configurations.
Sizes currently range from 2 tons up to 5000 tonscapacity, and spans of 8”up to 175ft.
A Typical Spreader Beam
A Typical End Unit Assembly Sling Angle: ‘STV’: Sling to Vertical
Benefits:
Pin-ended Design - The Modulift spreader design has many advantages over the traditional type of 'fixed end' spreader. The pin-ended arrangement enables bending in the strut to be kept to a minimum, therefore much lighter weight sections can be used. Longer spans are also achievable for a given Modulift spreader size.
Portability - Spreader beams assembled as simple spreaders or complex rigs can be dismantled into single components for transportation. For example, a 40ft beam could be transported to site at a maximum length of 12ft, which is the length of the longest strut. Handling and logistics is therefore much simpler and more cost-effective.
Economical – Fixed length spreader beams are made for a single purpose and cannot be easily re-used for different spans. The Modulift system allows 1 ft to 3' span increments, depending on the size of the Modulift spreader. For users requiring a multi-purpose spreader, the Modulift system is a cost effective, variable spreader beam solution.
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