Offshore Lifting Equipment

LIFTING GUIDE Offshore Lifting Equipment A Complete Guide to Offshore Lifting Equipment, Standards, Certification & Applications Offshore lifting equipment refers to engineered lifting systems used in offshore wind, marine construction, oil and gas, and heavy lifting projects where standard lifting equipment may not be suitable. These systems are designed to safely manage dynamic loading, environmental […]

Spreader Beam Capacity Chart

LIFTING GUIDE Spreader Beam Capacity Chart Typical WLL and span guide for Multisec modular spreader beams. A spreader beam capacity chart shows the typical Working Load Limit and maximum span for different spreader beam models. It helps engineers and lifting professionals compare beam sizes, identify a suitable modular spreader beam configuration and understand how WLL, […]

What Is a Spreader Beam?

LIFTING GUIDE What Is a Spreader Beam? A Complete Guide to Spreader Beams, How They Work, Common Applications & Industry Standards A spreader beam is a below-the-hook lifting device used to distribute lifting forces across multiple lifting points. By transferring load through compression rather than bending, spreader beams provide a stable and efficient lifting solution […]

How to Assemble a Spreader Beam

LIFTING GUIDE How to Assemble a Modular Spreader Beam Step-by-step instructions for safe assembly, configuration and rigging of modular spreader beam systems. How do you assemble a modular spreader beam? Knowing how to assemble a spreader beam correctly is essential for safe lifting operations. This guide explains how to assemble a modular spreader beam system […]

DNV-ST-0378 Explained

LIFTING GUIDE DNV-ST-0378 Lifting Equipment Standard Explained Offshore lifting compliance for modular spreader beams, lifting beams, lifting frames and below-the-hook lifting appliances. DNV-ST-0378 is a recognised offshore lifting equipment standard used for the design, testing and certification of offshore and platform lifting appliances. It defines technical requirements for lifting equipment used in offshore environments, where […]

Modular Spreader Beam Guide

LIFTING GUIDE Modular Spreader Beam Guide Understanding modular spreader beam systems, how they work, where they are used and how to select the right configuration. A modular spreader beam is a configurable lifting system designed to distribute lifting forces across two or more lifting points, improving stability when handling heavy, oversized or structurally sensitive loads. […]

Spreader Beam vs Lifting Beam

LIFTING GUIDE Spreader Beam vs Lifting Beam Understanding the Difference Between Spreader Beams and Lifting Beams Spreader beams and lifting beams are both below-the-hook lifting devices, but they are designed to handle loads in different ways. The key difference is how force is applied to the beam. A spreader beam is typically loaded in compression, […]