Modulift Distributor in Japan
MOD® Spreader Beams Available Now in Japan
The MOD® Spreader Beam is the linchpin in Modulift’s product range; a versatile foundation that seamlessly modifies into the CMOD® & TriMOD Spreader Frames and shackle-free TRUNNION Spreader Beam.
Design engineered using 3D Design & FEA Analysis; manufactured to ISO9001, BSEN and DNV quality standards; and available for Same Day Collection or fast Delivery in Japan. It’s why Modulift is the global market leader below-the-hook.
Choose from MOD® 6 up to MOD® 70H depending on load and span
Mix and match components to re-use at different spans
Modular, lightweight and portable
Call +44 (0)1202 621 511 or email [email protected] for a quote, or contact Nakamura Industry Co., Ltd by email [email protected] or call +81-78-200-4411. Download the Modulift Brochure to view Load v Span Charts.
Modular Spreader Beams Sizes Available in Japan
The MOD® Spreader Beams are available in multiple sizes from 6t to 2000t, with stock available in Japan from MOD 6 to MOD 70H. Find out more about the MOD 6 to MOD 70H spreader beams below:
Powerful Performers: MOD® Spreader Beams in Japan
Modulift’s iconic yellow beams are used across the Construction, Oil & Gas, Breakbulk and Wind sectors to solve lifting problems worldwide, including:
- Ports and container terminals in Japan
- Japanese shipyards and offshore fabrication facilities
- Nuclear power and conventional energy infrastructure in Japan
- Heavy industrial manufacturing plants across Japan
- Major civil engineering and infrastructure projects in Japan
Here are just some of the projects we have worked on. View all Case Studies.
Assembling a Modulift Spreader Beam
Each MOD® Spreader Beam includes your selected struts, two end units, two drop links, and nuts and bolts are supplied as standard. Slings and shackles can be also be purchased at an extra cost. Additional interchangeable struts can be bolted between the end units to either lengthen or shorten, making the beam re-usable at different spans.
Available in Japan in different sizes, from the MOD® 6 to the MOD® 70H, all Modulift Spreader Beams are DNV Type Approved up to 2000t capacity and are compliant with worldwide lifting regulations, including:
- ISO 17096: Cranes, Safety, Load Lifting Attachments
Watch the video to see how a Modulift Spreader Beam should be assembled safely.
Contact Details
6-5-40, Izuo, Taisho ward, Osaka City,
Osaka Prefecture, 551-0031, Japan
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +81-6-6551-3390
Website: https://rope.jp/
Next Day Delivery in Japan
Next-day delivery is available across Japan through Nakamura Industry Co., Ltd, supporting lifting projects nationwide. Coverage includes major cities such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya and Kobe, ensuring fast access to modular lifting equipment in key industrial and infrastructure locations.
Equipment is also available in regional centres including Kawasaki, Saitama, Chiba, Hiroshima, Fukuoka and Sendai, helping to minimise lead times across mainland Japan.
Why are MOD® Spreader Beams Globally Recognised?
Don’t worry about long waits and delays. We hold stock of the MOD® 6 to MOD® 600 at our UK warehouse. Available for Same Day Collection or Next Day Delivery. For worldwide delivery, locate your nearest stock-holding Modulift Distributor.
Investing in a Modulift Spreader Beam will continue to pay off for years. You can use your beam again and again, changing the span to suit any project.
With decades of experience under their belts, our in-house team of technical engineers design innovative, high-spec products that help ensure safe lifting around the world.
Our longest strut is only 6m – small enough for the back of a truck! Many of our Spreader Beam components can be handled by one person. Our QJ2 even comes in a handy carrying case complete with shackles.
We can supply storage systems for improved inventory control, organised components, quick retrieval, and mobilisation. These include logistics cradles and stillages.
Strut sizes can be mixed and matched to suit different spans.
We manufacture both standard and custom spreader beams. Need a nonstandard beam? No matter how unconventional the project, our engineers can custom design the ideal beam to suit it.
Our spreader beams are uniquely flexible. From 2 point to 12 point lifts and everything in between, there’s practically no limit to what you can use our beams for. Watch our demonstration video to see how.
Our spreader beams are specially designed to provide you with a lightweight solution so your cranes can work at maximum capacity, reducing the weight of the lifting gear below the hook.
Spreader Beam FAQs
A spreader beam is a type of beam used to distribute (or ‘spread’) the load of a heavy item being lifted by a crane. A spreader beam puts a compressive stress on the beam as opposed to a bending stress. It is designed to keep the slings below the beam at a 90 degree angle to avoid the load being damaged. The weight of the load being lifted is equally distributed between the two bottom slings when the centre of gravity is central.
Spreader beams and lifting beams are both used to lift heavy loads, but the two are used in very different applications.
The main difference between a spreader beam and a lifting beam is the force being applied to the beam: a lifting beam puts a bending stress on the beam, whereas a spreader beam puts a compression stress on the beam. Conditions of the lift will determine which beam is more suitable, such as the available headroom during the lift, the weight and span of the load and the stability of what’s being lifted.
The purpose of a spreader beam is to distribute the weight of heavy loads. Spreader beams are intended to improve stability, positioning, and safety during heavy lifting. The beam prevents swaying and allows for more accurate load placement, all while reducing the risks associated with lifting heavy or awkward objects.
The modular spreader beam design allows for multiple lengths to be configured for a variety of lifts. Mix and match end units with struts when long spans and lightweight lifts are required.
The modularity of Modulift’s Spreader Beam system enables one beam to a perform a variety of lifts by utilising the different strut configurations and end units.
The system is portable and easy to transport. Our longest strut s only 6m/20′ – short enough for the back of a truck! Many of our Spreader Beam components can be handled by one person. Our QJ2 even comes in a handy carrying case complete with shackles.
Our Spreader Beams are specially designed to provide you with a lightweight solution so your cranes can work at maximum capacity without the weight of heavy lifting gear.
There is no hard or fast answer to this, as the capacity of a spreader beam depends on the specific beams’ length, width and specification. At Modulift, our beams span a wide spectrum of capacities – from a modest 2t to an impressive 3000t, with 6t to 100t available in Japan.
In rigging terminology, a ‘spreader beam’ refers to a device or component used to separate or spread apart two or more lifting points or attachment points on a load. Its commonly used in lifting operations to create a stable and balanced lifting configuration, especially when dealing with large or bulky loads that need to be lifted safely.
Yes. Modulift spreader beams are suitable for use in Japan and are designed and manufactured in accordance with recognised international and project-specific lifting standards. Equipment can be supplied with CE-compliant documentation, DNV Type Approval, and third-party verification where required for Japanese projects.
Spreader beams supplied for use in Japan are designed to comply with relevant international and project-driven standards, including:
ISO 17096 – Cranes: Safety – Load lifting attachments
DNV-ST-0378 – For DNV Type Approved spreader beams
BS EN 13155 – Cranes: Safety – Non-fixed load lifting attachments
BS EN 1993-1-1 (Eurocode 3) – Structural steel design
Where specified, beams can also be designed to meet DNV marine standards, API RP 2A-WSD, or other owner- and EPC-mandated requirements commonly used on Japanese industrial and offshore projects.
Yes. Modulift supplies spreader beams throughout mainland Japan, Okinawa, and other remote Japanese islands. Equipment can be shipped with full certification, technical documentation, and logistical support to suit complex or remote project locations.
Yes. Modulift can provide comprehensive load test certificates, engineering calculations, and supporting documentation in line with internationally recognised standards. This documentation is commonly accepted by Japanese inspectors and third-party verification bodies, particularly when supplied alongside third-party certification where required.
Yes. Modulift specialises in custom-engineered spreader beam solutions for complex and high-specification projects. Beams can be tailored to specific load capacities, spans, lifting configurations, seismic considerations, and industrial environments common in Japan. DNV Type Approval and third-party verification are available where required.
