Spreader Bar & Lifting Beams
The Spreader and Lifting Beams are custom-made solutions for lifting heavy and cumbersome loads efficiently.
The Lifting Beams are generally used where loads must be lifted and moved in a horizontal configuration and where the load is being lifted from a single lifting point. The load being lifted is spread over the length of the beam, giving an even distribution and a safer lift.
RUD’s custom-engineered spreader and lifting beams optimise weight distribution for safely and efficiently lifting heavy, awkward loads.
Benefits of the Spreader/Lifting Beams are:
- One Stop Shop Solution - Beams are designed and manufactured in-house to minimise lead time and maximise cost-effectiveness
- Weight reduction - Optimised design and FEA analysis minimise the amount of steel required to achieve the required lifts
- Robust build - All beam designs are tested with FEA software, certified by an external engineer, and then proof load tested after manufacture
When to use a spreader bar vs. a lifting beam?
When lifting long, flexible or fragile loads, a spreader bar is often the better choice. Spreader beams distribute the load across multiple lifting points while keeping slings vertical, reducing inward forces that could damage pipes, steel girders, precast panels or other awkward loads. They also improve load stability and minimise bending or buckling during the lift.
A lifting beam is better suited for compact or rigid loads lifted from a single overhead point. Lifting beams are designed to handle bending loads and are commonly used where headroom is limited, such as lifting machinery, crates or heavy equipment components.
Choosing between the two depends on the load shape, lifting points and available space.
