Trunnion Range
Trunnion Spreader Beam
Lift Heavy. Rotate Smoothly. Secure More.
When the heaviest loads demand a safer, faster, and more efficient lift, Modulift’s Trunnion Spreader Beam Range delivers. Engineered with a patented design and built for extremely high-capacity lifts, trunnion spreader beams offer significant advantages in load rotation, rigging time, and safety.
Whether used in onshore construction, offshore installation, or heavy industrial projects, the Modulift Trunnion system is the trusted choice for heavy-duty lifts—offering a smarter solution to complex rigging challenges.
The Trunnion Spreader Beam provides a shackle free lifting solution that revolutionizes the rigging industry by offering an efficient, lightweight and economic below-the-hook solution.
Reduce your rigging weight
Reduce your health and safety concerns
Saving you time and money on rigging
The shackle free lifting solution is a standard modular spreader beam, using the same struts and bolting configurations and is fully compatible with current and legacy equipment. The Trunnion Spreader Beam reduces the cost on the price of rigging by up to 50% and by using this innovative system compared to similar applications the rigging up phase can take up to half the duration therefore saving you time and money.
The trunnion spreader is available in capacities up to and including 2000t, and is developed according to BS EN 1993-1.
Trunnion Spreader Beam Range FAQs
A trunnion spreader beam features integrated lugs for slinging, allowing for faster rigging and improved safety. Unlike standard spreader beams that use shackles at each end, trunnion beams allow for direct connection of slings to the lugs, reducing rigging time and weight, cutting rigging costs by up to 50% and rig-up time by up to half compared with a standard shackled configuration.
Modulift’s trunnion beams offer several advantages including reduced weight, faster rigging, improved load distribution, and lower headroom requirements – making them ideal for complex and heavy lifting operations.
Key Features & Benefits
- Lifting capacities up to 2,000 tonnes
- Rotating end units allow controlled sling alignment under load
- Reduced rigging time and weight – no shackles required
- Improved headroom clearance for more efficient lifts
- Fully modular design – easy transport, storage and reconfiguration
- Patented design with full third-party certification
- Available off-the-shelf or as part of a bespoke configuration
The trunnion range is available in sizes from MOD 70 up to MOD 600, with capacities ranging from 50 tonnes to 300 tonnes. Custom sizes are also available on request.
Yes, trunnion spreader beams are designed to be compatible with the Modulift modular system, meaning they can often be used alongside or in combination with existing struts and end units.
Trunnion spreader beams are widely used in industries such as offshore and subsea lifting, oil and gas, renewables, construction and heavy manufacturing, especially where lifting efficiency and safety are paramount.
Trunion Spreader beams are classed as lifting accessories and are subject to strict design, manufacturing and in-service regulations, which vary slightly by region.In the UK and EU, trunnion spreader beams must be designed and manufactured to meet BS EN 13155 (Cranes, Safety, Non-fixed load lifting attachments) and BS EN 1993-1-1 (Eurocode 3), and must comply with the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. In use, they fall under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), which require regular thorough examination.
In the US, below-the-hook lifting devices are designed to ASME B30.20 and ASME BTH-1. In Australia, the relevant standard is AS 4991 (Lifting Devices). Internationally, ISO 17096 covers load lifting attachments for cranes, and offshore or marine lifts are frequently designed to DNV Standard for Certification DNV-ST-0378.
Yes, the trunnion range is ideally suited for offshore applications and is often used in subsea lifting projects due to its corrosion-resistant coatings and efficient rigging design.
Lead times depend on size and availability, but many trunnion beams are held in stock or can be delivered quickly worldwide via Modulift’s global distribution network.
Yes, Modulift offers both sales and rental options for trunnion spreader beams. This allows flexibility depending on the project duration and budget.
Modulift’s technical team can help you select the right model based on your lifting requirements. They offer design support and custom solutions where needed.
