Spreader Beams

Spreader beams are a type of below-the-hook lifting device that lifts loads with single or multiple attachment points. They act as a crosspiece for spacing the hooks or chains that hold loads such as bars, racks, rolls, cylinders, and machinery.

Bushman AvonTec has considerable experience designing and building lifting and spreader beams, sometimes called load beams, for use in primary steel mills, steel service centers, pulp and paper mills, power plants and in difficult environments with varied crane layouts.

Bushman AvonTec spreader beams are designed for safety, durability and simple operation.

All Bushman AvonTec spreader beams are designed and manufactured in accordance with the latest revision of ASME Spec. B30.20 and BTH-1: Design of Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices.

Five basic spreader beam models are available in many different design configurations.

• Model 439 - A basic spreader beam with safety swivel hooks for use with slings or chains
• Model 420 - The positions of the hooks on this spreader beam are adjustable to accommodate different load length
• Model 413 - A spreader beam with formed hooks for use with slings
• Model 415 - A spreader beam with plate hooks to engage a shaft or mandrel, used primarily for handling paper rolls
• Model 490 - A chlorine cylinder lifting beam. Units are in stock for immediate shipment.
  

Model 439 Spreader Beam

Bushman AvonTec's most popular and basic spreader beam, the Model 439 has fixed position swivel hooks mounted at the ends of the lifting beam. This lifting beam has a single pick-up point and safety latches on each hook. Available options include:

• Low headroom designs
• Multiple hook locations
• Special capacities and lengths 
   

Model 420 Spreader Beam

The load bearing hooks on this spreader beam can be moved to multiple locations by lifting the hook support assembly and sliding it to the next location point. The standard beam includes three lifting centers. More lifting centers are available upon request.

Model 413 Spreader Beam

This spreader beam lifting device is used primarily in conjunction with slings. The beam is equipped with formed round bar “J”-hooks at fixed locations. The formed hooks minimize the potential for damage to the sling assemblies. Multiple sling location points are the most common option selected by users of this load beam.

Model 415 Spreader Beam

This Bushman AvonTec spreader beam model features fixed or pivoting plate style J-hooks. This type of lifting beam is used primarily for paper roll handling as well as handling cloth and film rolls. The beam's hooks engage the shaft or mandrel that extends from the roll.

Rotating Spreader Beams

Bushman AvonTec rotating spreader beams have fully powered rotation with controls that can be integrated into your crane system.

Features include:

• 1 RPM rotation speed
• Sensors and limit switches for fully automatic operation
• Manual or electric powered rotation
• 2-point crane suspension
• Limited or 360-degree continuous rotation
• Capacity to 200,000 pounds
• Fixed or pivoting J-hooks
   

Telescopic Magnet Beams

Bushman AvonTec builds motorized telescopic magnet beams with controls to suit your requirements.

• Individual magnet rotation available if required
  
• Capacities available to 100,000 pounds below the magnets
  
• Up to 100” telescopic extension at each end
  
• Low-headroom style telescopic magnet beams are available

Fixed Length Magnet Beam

This 20-ton, fixed length magnet beam is attached to a mobile gantry crane and has six magnets. Magnet attachment plates include replaceable hardened bushings.

Plate handling magnet beam built for Philadelphia Shipyard

Model 490 Chlorine Cylinder Grab

Designed for fast, efficient handling of standard chlorine cylinders (80-3/4” to 82-1/4” long per Chlorine Institute). Maximum capacity is two tons (4,000 lb.).

Custom Designed Spreader Beams

Two-ton Port-A-Bar with adjustable counterbalance custom designed to reach into a seven-foot deep opening for installing or repairing an air conditioning unit.

This 230-ton capacity beam lifts a $ 21 million dollar turbine. This spreader beam is custom designed to pick up engines with various configurations.