Heavy Lifting Equipment

Spreader Beams, Lifting Beams & Engineered Lifting Solutions

Heavy lifting operations require specialised lifting equipment designed to safely distribute loads and control lifting arrangements during crane operations.

Equipment such as spreader beams, lifting beams, lifting frames and spreader frames are used across industries including offshore wind, heavy engineering, infrastructure construction and marine operations.

This page provides an overview of the main types of lifting equipment and links to detailed product ranges and technical guides.

Spreader Beams

Spreader beams are lifting devices designed to distribute loads across multiple lifting points using slings connected to each end of the beam. The beam carries compressive forces while supporting the load beneath.

Spreader beams are commonly used when lifting heavy or oversized structures where load stability and load distribution are critical.

Typical applications include:

offshore wind turbine components
heavy fabricated steel structures
infrastructure construction
marine operations

Lifting Beams

Lifting beams connect directly to the crane hook through a single central lifting point and support loads using lifting lugs positioned along the beam.

This configuration reduces the lifting height required and is commonly used where crane clearance is limited.

Applications include:

heavy engineering facilities
offshore lifting operations
manufacturing plants
infrastructure projects

Spreader Frames

Spreader frames are structural lifting systems designed to support large or complex loads using multiple lifting points in two directions.

These lifting systems are commonly used for heavy infrastructure projects or offshore lifting operations where load stability and control are essential.

Lifting Frames

Lifting frames are engineered lifting structures designed to support heavy loads during lifting operations.

They are typically designed for specific lifting arrangements where multiple lifting points are required to maintain load stability.

Modular Lifting Systems

Modern lifting operations often require flexible lifting solutions.

Modular lifting systems allow engineers to configure lifting equipment for different spans and lifting configurations using interchangeable components.

These systems are commonly used in offshore wind projects, heavy engineering and infrastructure installations.