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Spreader Beams

Two slings from the crane to the ends of a beam, so the lift puts compression into the beam instead of squeezing the load.

Spreader Beams

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Caldwell · 13 products

Spreader Beams

Transcribed from Caldwell's master catalogue, with the page cited on every product. Figures are theirs, exactly as they print them.

20X X Beam Lifting Beam

20XX Beam Lifting Beam

Caldwell

This easily configurable Model X lifting and spreader beams feature a bolt together design ... which means distributors can stock a few standard components and quickly create a custom lifter.

  • 10' maximum spread
  • 10-ton capacity
  • Can be reconfigured in the field
  • Accessories available: Fork Pockets, Handles, and Center Lift Points

Caldwell engineers this to the application rather than to a standard size table, so there are no catalogue part numbers. Tell us the load, the geometry and the headroom and we’ll have it quoted.

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30X X Beam Spreader Beam

30XX Beam Spreader Beam

Caldwell

This easily configurable Model X lifting and spreader beams feature a bolt together design ... which means distributors can stock a few standard components and quickly create a custom lifter.

  • 10' maximum spread
  • 10-ton capacity
  • Can be reconfigured in the field
  • Accessories available: Fork Pockets, Handles, and Center Lift Points

Caldwell engineers this to the application rather than to a standard size table, so there are no catalogue part numbers. Tell us the load, the geometry and the headroom and we’ll have it quoted.

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X X Beams

XX Beams

Caldwell

This easily configurable Model X lifting and spreader beams feature a bolt together design ... which means distributors can stock a few standard components and quickly create a custom lifter.

  • 10' maximum spread
  • 10-ton capacity
  • Can be reconfigured in the field
  • Accessories available: Fork Pockets, Handles, and Center Lift Points

Caldwell engineers this to the application rather than to a standard size table, so there are no catalogue part numbers. Tell us the load, the geometry and the headroom and we’ll have it quoted.

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30 Fixed Spreader Beam

30Fixed Spreader Beam

Caldwell

Not all picks require low-headroom beams. And sometimes you need the extra stability of a chain or wire rope rigging. In those situations, the Model 30 Fixed Spreader Beam is the right choice.

  • Ideal where headroom is not limited
  • Adds stability to lift
  • Available with standard chain or wire rope rigging
  • Available with Adjust-A-Leg® rigging for off-center load adjustment (minimum lifting capacity will be approximately 10-15% of beam rating)
  • Wide range of additional sizes and capacities available
  • Complies with ASME standards
CapacityModel NumberSpread (ft.)HR HeadroomWeightOther Dimensions (in.)
230-2-443445A=1/2 · F=4-1/4 · B=2-1/2 · C=5
230-2-664660A=1/2 · F=4-1/4 · B=2-1/2 · C=5
230-2-885882A=1/2 · F=4-1/4 · B=2-1/2 · C=5
230-2-10107095A=1/2 · F=4-1/4 · B=2-1/2 · C=5
230-2-121282115A=1/2 · F=4-1/4 · B=2-1/2 · C=5
230-2-1616106225A=1/2 · F=4-1/4 · B=2-1/2 · C=5
230-2-2020132408A=1/2 · F=4-1/4 · B=2-1/2 · C=5
230-2-2424156445A=1/2 · F=4-1/4 · B=2-1/2 · C=5
530-5-443762A=1 · F=6 · B=3-1/2 · C=7
530-5-664978A=1 · F=6 · B=3-1/2 · C=7
530-5-8861100A=1 · F=6 · B=3-1/2 · C=7
530-5-101073117A=1 · F=6 · B=3-1/2 · C=7
530-5-121283168A=1 · F=6 · B=3-1/2 · C=7
530-5-1616110305A=1 · F=6 · B=3-1/2 · C=7
530-5-2020134435A=1 · F=6 · B=3-1/2 · C=7
530-5-2424158661A=1 · F=6 · B=3-1/2 · C=7
1030-10-4441100A=1-1/4 · F=8-1/8 · B=4-3/8 · C=8-3/4
1030-10-6653122A=1-1/4 · F=8-1/8 · B=4-3/8 · C=8-3/4
1030-10-8864156A=1-1/4 · F=8-1/8 · B=4-3/8 · C=8-3/4
1030-10-101077180A=1-1/4 · F=8-1/8 · B=4-3/8 · C=8-3/4
  • NOTE: Weight = Beam and hooks only - (no top rigging).
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430 Dura-Lite Fixed Spreader Beam - 430 A

430Dura-Lite Fixed Spreader Beam - 430 A

Caldwell

Dura-Lite™ Model 430 Composite Spreader Beam Get all the benefits of a Model 30 in a lighter weight beam that brings a host of advantages! Composite construction so you can use it in extreme environments. Lighter weight to make lifting, transporting and staging easier on operators. Lift heavier because your beam weighs less.

  • Lightweight
  • Proof tested with certificate issued
  • Patent No. US 9,359,174, B2
  • Non-conductive
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Dura-Lite™ product is compliant with European Community standards CE

Bail Dimension · Beam Only Weight · Weight With Hardware · Inches (mm)

Model NumberCapacity Metric Tons (kg.)Spread InchesMetersHeadroom InchesMetersPoundsKilogramsPoundsKilogramsABCHook O
430-1/4-2—240.6240.652.394.1————
430-1/4-3—360.9300.873.2115.0————
430-1/4-4—481.2360.994.1135.9————
430-1/4-6—721.8481.2146.4177.7————
430-1/4-8—962.4601.5188.22210.0————
—1/4————————0.622.850.89
430-1/4-10—1203.0721.82210.02611.8————
430-1/4-12—1443.785.52.24219.14620.9————
430-1/4-14—1684.398.52.59129.09531.3————
430-1/4-16—1924.9110.52.810433.110835.4————
430-1/4-18—2165.5122.53.111737.612139.5————
430-1/4-20—2406.1134.53.413259.913762.1————
430-1/2-2—240.624.50.652.394.1————
430-1/2-3—360.930.50.873.2115.0————
430-1/2-4—481.236.50.9104.5146.4————
430-1/2-6—721.848.51.2146.4188.2————
—1/2————————0.622.850.89
430-1/2-8—962.4621.62913.23415.4————
430-1/2-10—1203.0751.96621.37023.1————
430-1/2-12—1443.7872.28025.98428.1————
430-1/2-14—1684.3992.59342.29844.5————
430-1/2-16—1924.91112.810748.511250.8————
430-1-2—240.6250.662.7135.9————
430-1-3—360.9310.894.1156.8————
430-1-41481.2370.9115.0188.20.622.850.89
430-1-6(1000)721.8511.32511.33214.5(16)(71)(127)(22)
430-1-8—962.4641.65620.06323.1————
430-1-10—1203.0761.97634.58337.6————
430-2-2—240.6270.7115.02210.0————
430-2-3—360.9330.8135.92410.9————
—2————————0.622.850.91
430-2-4—481.2401.0219.53214.5————
430-2-6—721.8531.34315.45620.9————
430-2-8—962.4651.76328.67634.5————
430-3-2—240.6270.7115.02410.9————
430-3-33360.9330.8135.92712.20.622.851
430-3-4(3000)481.2421.13111.34518.1(16)(71)(127)(25)
430-3-6—721.8541.44922.26429.0————

Scrolls — all 38 sizes are listed.

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30HC High-Capacity Spreader Beam

30HCHigh-Capacity Spreader Beam

Caldwell

50 ton Weight (lbs.)* HR at 45° (in.) HR at 60° (in.) Bottom Shackle 30HC - 50 - 10 690 92 136 25 Ton BTAS 35 Ton BTAS 60 ton Weight (lbs.)* HR at 45° (in.) HR at 60° (in.) Bottom Shackle

  • 30HC - 70 - 10 830 96 140 55 Ton BTAS 55 Ton BTAS 80 ton Weight (lbs.)* HR at 45° (in.) HR at 60° (in.) Bottom Shackle
  • Top Shackle
  • 30HC - 70 - 8 750 84 120 55 Ton BTAS 55 Ton BTAS
  • Unique pivoting lower lugs allow for 75° to 90° lower rigging angle
  • Capacities from 5 to 130 tons
  • 30HC - 80 - 10 830 N/A 140 55 Ton BTAS 55 Ton BTAS 90 ton Weight (lbs.)* HR at 45° (in.) HR at 60° (in.) Bottom Shackle

Caldwell engineers this to the application rather than to a standard size table, so there are no catalogue part numbers. Tell us the load, the geometry and the headroom and we’ll have it quoted.

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32 Adjustable Spreader Beam

32Adjustable Spreader Beam

Caldwell
  • Ideal where headroom is not limited
  • Adds stability to lift
  • Telescopic spread standard
  • For 2- to 15-ton capacity units, spread adjusts in 1" increments
  • For 20- to 40-ton capacity units, spread adjusts in 12" increments
  • Available with standard chain or wire rope rigging
Capacity (tons)Model NumberSpread (ft.) Min./Max.HR Headroom Min./Max. w/chain (in.)Weight Beam & Hooks (lbs.)A Oblong Dia. (in.)B Oblong Width (in.)C Oblong Height (in.)F-Hook To Beam Bottom (in.)O-Hook Opening w/latch (in.)Chain Rigging Weight (lbs.)
232-2-4/64/648/5770—————9
232-2-6/106/1072/8885—————13
—————1/22.363.945.50.97—
232-2-8/148/1496/113175—————17
232-2-12/2012/20132/166245—————23
532-5-4/64/655/64105—————34
532-5-6/106/1079/95160—————47
—————15.387.098.41.41—
532-5-8/148/14103/126205—————61
532-5-12/2012/20138/172670—————82
1032-10-4/64/660/69130—————49
1032-10-6/106/1074/111175—————69
—————1-1/45.7110.8310.61.78—
1032-10-8/148/14108/132460—————88
1032-10-12/2012/20144/163680—————118
1532-15-4/64/664/72165—————78
1532-15-6/106/1087/104365—————111
—————1-1/25.9010.513.62.22—
1532-15-8/148/14111/135478—————145
1532-15-12/2012/20147/180700—————194
2032-20-7/117/1193/107430—————175
2032-20-9/159/15123/1445401.756.012.014.22.27225
2032-20-12/2012/20151/180822—————275
2532-25-7/117/1198/107430—————240
2532-25-9/159/15119/14154027.014.014.22.27295
2532-25-12/2012/20149/179825—————365
3032-30-7/117/11102/115615—————240
3032-30-9/159/15124/14575027.014.018.33.02295
3032-30-12/2012/20154/1831065—————365
4032-40-7/117/11105/118620—————375
4032-40-9/159/15127/1488402.258.016.018.33.02470
4032-40-12/2012/20154/1841500—————565

Scrolls — all 32 sizes are listed.

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34 Four-Point Spreader Beam

34Four-Point Spreader Beam

Caldwell

More stability and knock-down design means safer lifts and easier transport. Want to customize it? Pair it with the end fittings below.

  • New knock-down design is easily transported
  • 6- or 9-ton capacity
  • Spreads up to 10' x 10'
  • 4-point spreader beam provides more stability
  • Lower lifting shackles standard - see other options below
  • Complies with ASME standards

Caldwell engineers this to the application rather than to a standard size table, so there are no catalogue part numbers. Tell us the load, the geometry and the headroom and we’ll have it quoted.

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38Special Spreader Beam

Caldwell

More stability and knock-down design means safer lifts and easier transport. Want to customize it? Pair it with the end fittings below.

  • New knock-down design is easily transported
  • 6- or 9-ton capacity
  • Spreads up to 10' x 10'
  • 4-point spreader beam provides more stability
  • Lower lifting shackles standard - see other options below
  • Complies with ASME standards

Caldwell engineers this to the application rather than to a standard size table, so there are no catalogue part numbers. Tell us the load, the geometry and the headroom and we’ll have it quoted.

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BEF Spreader Beam End Fittings

BEFSpreader Beam End Fittings

Caldwell

Sometimes, you need to create it yourself. Let Caldwell help. Choose from different end fittings and a pipe coupler to get the beam you want.

  • The length of pipe used for this central element must be straight within 1/4" end to end
  • The pipe should have the ends cleanly cut square with its centerline
  • The A53 Grade B, schedule 40 pipe should not have any weld joint irregularities
  • Each end of the A53 Grade B, schedule 40 pipe must have the correct diameter holes drilled through both walls and both ends must be in line
  • Designed to work with a range of shackle sizes, both top and bottom
  • Sold as eaches, not pairs
Model NumberMax. Capacity (tons)*Pipe Size (in.)Schedule 80 Wall Thickness (in.)Weight (lbs.) Per Pair
BEF-5HC-25255".375225
BEF-5HC-50505".375275
BEF-8HC-50508".5370
BEF-8HC-80808".5510
BEF-12HC-808012".687710
BEF-12HC-11011012".687895
BEF-12HC-13013012".687960
  • to specifications using designated pipe and rigging NOTE: Complete assembly instructions are provided with each set of end fittings.
  • NOTE: Capacity based on minimum 45° top rigging angle.
  • Other sizes available, consult factory.

Assembly Information. Capacity depends on both the span and the sling angle, so Caldwell publishes it as a chart rather than a list of part numbers. We haven’t retyped it here — read it off the chart on page 38 of their catalogue, or send us the span and the angle and we’ll confirm the rating in writing.

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HC-BEF High-Capacity Beam End Fittings

HC-BEFHigh-Capacity Beam End Fittings

Caldwell

Sometimes, you need to create it yourself. Let Caldwell help. Choose from different end fittings and a pipe coupler to get the beam you want.

  • The length of pipe used for this central element must be straight within 1/4" end to end
  • The pipe should have the ends cleanly cut square with its centerline
  • The A53 Grade B, schedule 40 pipe should not have any weld joint irregularities
  • Each end of the A53 Grade B, schedule 40 pipe must have the correct diameter holes drilled through both walls and both ends must be in line
  • Designed to work with a range of shackle sizes, both top and bottom
  • Sold as eaches, not pairs
Model NumberMax. Capacity (tons)*Pipe Size (in.)Schedule 80 Wall Thickness (in.)Weight (lbs.) Per Pair
BEF-5HC-25255".375225
BEF-5HC-50505".375275
BEF-8HC-50508".5370
BEF-8HC-80808".5510
BEF-12HC-808012".687710
BEF-12HC-11011012".687895
BEF-12HC-13013012".687960
  • to specifications using designated pipe and rigging NOTE: Complete assembly instructions are provided with each set of end fittings.
  • NOTE: Capacity based on minimum 45° top rigging angle.
  • Other sizes available, consult factory.

Assembly Information. Capacity depends on both the span and the sling angle, so Caldwell publishes it as a chart rather than a list of part numbers. We haven’t retyped it here — read it off the chart on page 38 of their catalogue, or send us the span and the angle and we’ll confirm the rating in writing.

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BEF-FSB Beam End Fitting-Four-Point Spreader Beam

BEF-FSBBeam End Fitting-Four-Point Spreader Beam

Caldwell
  • Add flexibility to your spreader beam end fitting system
  • Maximum of two couplers per assembly allowed
  • Securely joins two pipe lengths to create a longer spreader beam
  • Innovative design reduces sag in the spread system once assembled
  • Includes all connecting pin or bolts
  • Complies with ASME standards when assembled to specifications using designated pipe and rigging
Model NumberUse With ModelABUsed With Pipe (in.)*Weight (lbs.)
BEF-PC-2.5BEF-2 1/28.26.22-1/2 SCH. 408
BEF-PC-5BEF-512.98.95 SCH. 4043
BEF-PC-5HCBEF-5HC26.910.25 SCH. 80105
BEF-PC-8BEF-823.912.98 SCH. 40100
BEF-PC-8HCBEF-8HC33.912.98 SCH. 80160
BEF-PC-12HCBEF-12HC40.117.212 SCH. 80275
  • *See end fitting assembly instruction for complete pipe specifications.
Model NumberMax. Capacity (tons)Weight (lbs.)
BEF-2.1/2-FSB-6678
BEF-2.1/2-FSB-9986
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BEF-PC Beam End Fitting-Pipe Coupler

BEF-PCBeam End Fitting-Pipe Coupler

Caldwell
  • Add flexibility to your spreader beam end fitting system
  • Maximum of two couplers per assembly allowed
  • Securely joins two pipe lengths to create a longer spreader beam
  • Innovative design reduces sag in the spread system once assembled
  • Includes all connecting pin or bolts
  • Complies with ASME standards when assembled to specifications using designated pipe and rigging
Model NumberUse With ModelABUsed With Pipe (in.)*Weight (lbs.)
BEF-PC-2.5BEF-2 1/28.26.22-1/2 SCH. 408
BEF-PC-5BEF-512.98.95 SCH. 4043
BEF-PC-5HCBEF-5HC26.910.25 SCH. 80105
BEF-PC-8BEF-823.912.98 SCH. 40100
BEF-PC-8HCBEF-8HC33.912.98 SCH. 80160
BEF-PC-12HCBEF-12HC40.117.212 SCH. 80275
  • *See end fitting assembly instruction for complete pipe specifications.
Model NumberMax. Capacity (tons)Weight (lbs.)
BEF-2.1/2-FSB-6678
BEF-2.1/2-FSB-9986
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Most of what we sell below the hook is engineered to the load. Send us the weight, the pick points and the headroom and we'll have it designed, built and proof tested.