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Steel Lifting Beams

Keep long and unbalanced loads stable where overhead space is limited. Unlike spreader beams, which require a chain sling to operate, these beams use a single attachment point to hook onto your crane, hoist, or other lifting device. However, using one attachment point instead of two can cause uneven weight distribution and place more stress on the beam. Capacity is marked on the beam.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Beams with Shackles

Beams with shackles have lifting eyes and shackles that adjust with screw pins.

			Lifting Eye		Overall		Fitting Eye
	Wt. Cap., lb.	Spread	Lg.	Wd.	Lg.	Ht.	Lg.	Wd.	No. of Positions	Ctr.-to-Ctr. Adjustments	Specs. Met		Each
Yellow Painted Steel



		250	18" to 36"	1 11/16"	1 1/8"	37"	5 1/16"	1 1/8"	3/4"	4	3"	ASME B30.20	37615T21	0000000


		500	22" to 46"	1 5/8"	1 1/4"	48"	6 13/16"	1 3/16"	1 1/8"	4	4"	ASME B30.20	37615T22	000000
		1,000	12" to 48"	1 11/16"	1 1/8"	49 3/4"	7"	1 11/16"	1 1/8"	4	6"	ASME B30.20	37615T111	000000
		1,000	36" to 72"	1 5/8"	1 1/4"	74"	7 13/16"	1 3/16"	1 1/8"	4	6"	ASME B30.20	37615T23	000000
		1,000	48" to 96"	1 11/16"	1 1/8"	97 3/4"	10"	1 11/16"	1 5/32"	5	6"	ASME B30.20	37615T112	00000000
		1,000	60" to 120"	1 11/16"	1 1/8"	122"	10"	1 11/16"	1 1/8"	6	6"	ASME B30.20	37615T113	00000000
		2,000	36" to 72"	2 1/2"	1 5/8"	74"	9 1/16"	1 3/4"	1 1/8"	4	6"	ASME B30.20	37615T78	00000000
		2,000	48" to 96"	1 11/16"	1 1/8"	98"	11"	1 11/16"	1 1/8"	5	6"	ASME B30.20	37615T114	00000000
		2,000	60" to 120"	1 11/16"	1 1/8"	122"	11"	1 11/16"	1 1/8"	6	6"	ASME B30.20	37615T115	00000000
		4,000	36" to 72"	2 3/8"	1 11/16"	74"	12 1/2"	1 7/8"	1 1/4"	4	6"	ASME B30.20	37615T116	00000000
		4,000	48" to 96"	2 3/8"	1 11/16"	98"	13 1/2"	1 7/8"	1 1/4"	5	6"	ASME B30.20	37615T117	00000000


		4,000	60" to 120"	2 3/8"	1 11/16"	122"	14 1/2"	1 7/8"	1 1/4"	6	6"	ASME B30.20	37615T118	00000000
		8,000	48" to 96"	2 13/16"	2"	99"	16 1/2"	2 13/16"	2"	5	6"	ASME B30.20	37615T119	00000000
		8,000	60" to 120"	2 13/16"	2"	123"	18 1/2"	2 13/16"	2"	6	6"	ASME B30.20	37615T121	00000000
		10,000	60" to 120"	3 5/16"	2 1/4"	123"	20"	2 13/16"	2"	6	6"	ASME B30.20	37615T123	00000000

Beams with Brackets


Shown with One Additional Upper and One Additional Lower Bracket

Beams with brackets give you more control over where your attachment points are than beams with shackles. Adjust them in 2" increments. For even more stability, add upper and lower brackets (sold separately) to create additional lifting points. You can also use them to replace worn or damaged brackets. Upper brackets are for vertical lifting only. Do not use two upper brackets with a 2-leg chain sling.

	Beams													Upper Brackets		Lower Brackets
			Lifting Eye		Overall		Fitting Eye
	Wt. Cap., lb.	Spread	Lg.	Wd.	Lg.	Ht.	Lg.	Wd.	No. of Positions	Ctr.-to-Ctr. Adjustments	Specs. Met		Each		Each		Each
Yellow Painted Steel



		1,500	12" to 60"	5 1/4"	2 1/2"	66 1/4"	11 1/4"	3"	1 1/2"	13	2"	ASME B30.20	3977T15	0000000	3977T103	0000000	3977T104	000000


		2,500	12" to 72"	4 3/4"	2 1/2"	78 1/4"	12"	3"	1 1/2"	16	2"	ASME B30.20	3977T11	000000	3977T105	000000	3977T106	000000
		4,000	12" to 72"	5 3/4"	3"	79 1/4"	15 1/8"	4"	2"	16	2"	ASME B30.20	3977T12	000000	3977T107	000000	3977T108	000000
		8,000	16" to 96"	7 3/4"	4"	104 3/4"	22 1/8"	6"	3"	21	2"	ASME B30.20	3977T13	00000000	3977T109	000000	3977T111	000000
		10,000	16" to 120"	10"	5"	129 1/8"	26 1/8"	6"	3"	27	2"	ASME B30.20	3977T14	00000000	3977T112	000000	3977T113	000000
		12,000	20" to 144"	10"	6"	155 1/4"	30"	8"	4"	32	2"	ASME B30.20	3977T16	00000000	3977T114	000000	3977T115	000000

Beams with Brackets and Hand Chain

Beams with brackets and hand chain let you shift the lifting eye to stabilize loads without taking the beam apart to reposition the upper bail. Lower the load to relieve tension, then pull the hand chain to shift the lifting eye up to 13 _1/2" inches to the left or right.

			Lifting Eye		Overall		Fitting Eye
	Wt. Cap., lb.	Spread	Lg.	Wd.	Lg.	Ht.	Lg.	Wd.	No. of Positions	Ctr.-to-Ctr. Adjustments	Chain Lg., ft.	Specs. Met		Each
Blue Painted Steel



		2,500	8" to 72"	2 7/8"	2"	82"	24 1/8"	4 1/2"	1 1/2"	8	4"	8	ASME B30.20	3977T101	0000000


		4,000	8" to 72"	2 7/8"	2"	82"	25 3/8"	4"	2"	8	4"	8	ASME B30.20	3977T102	00000000

Beams with Latching Hooks

Beams with latching hooks screw through openings in the bottom of the beam at specific points to adjust the spread. The hooks swivel for easy positioning before a load is applied.

			Lifting Eye		Overall		Hook
	Wt. Cap., lb.	Spread	Lg.	Wd.	Lg.	Ht.	Movement	Opening Wd.	Usable Lg.	No. of Positions	Ctr.-to-Ctr. Adjustments	Specs. Met		Each
Yellow Painted Steel



		1,000	24" to 36"	5"	3"	39"	12 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 5/8"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T311	000000000


		1,000	36" to 48"	5"	3"	51"	12 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 5/8"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T312	00000000
		1,000	48" to 72"	5"	3"	75"	12 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T313	00000000
		1,000	72" to 96"	5"	3"	99"	12 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T314	00000000
		1,000	96" to 120"	5"	3"	123"	13 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T315	00000000
		2,000	24" to 36"	5"	3"	39"	12 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 5/8"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T316	00000000
		2,000	36" to 48"	5"	3"	51"	12 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 3/8"	2	6"	ASME B30.20	3657T11	00000000
		2,000	48" to 72"	5"	3"	75"	13 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 3/8"	3	6"	ASME B30.20	3657T12	00000000
		2,000	72" to 96"	5"	3"	99"	13 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T317	00000000
		2,000	96" to 120"	5"	3"	123"	14 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T318	00000000
		4,000	24" to 36"	5"	3"	39"	13 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 5/8"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T319	00000000


		4,000	36" to 48"	5"	3"	51"	13 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 3/8"	2	6"	ASME B30.20	3657T21	00000000
		4,000	48" to 72"	5"	3"	75"	14 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	1 5/8"	3	6"	ASME B30.20	3657T22	00000000
		4,000	72" to 96"	5"	3"	99"	16 1/2"	Swivel	1"	6 1/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T321	00000000
		4,000	96" to 120"	5"	3"	123"	17 1/2"	Swivel	1"	6 1/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T322	00000000
		6,000	24" to 36"	5"	3"	39"	15 1/4"	Swivel	1"	6 1/8"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T323	00000000
		6,000	36" to 48"	5"	3"	51"	15 1/4"	Swivel	1"	6 1/8"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T324	00000000
		6,000	48" to 72"	5"	3"	75"	16 1/4"	Swivel	1"	6 1/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T325	00000000
		6,000	72" to 96"	5"	3"	99"	17 1/4"	Swivel	1"	6 1/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T326	00000000
		6,000	96" to 120"	5"	3"	123"	18 1/4"	Swivel	1"	6 1/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T327	00000000
		10,000	24" to 36"	7"	4"	40"	18 7/16"	Swivel	1 15/16"	7 1/2"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T328	00000000


		10,000	36" to 48"	7"	4"	52"	19 7/16"	Swivel	1 15/16"	7 1/2"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T329	00000000
		10,000	48" to 72"	7"	4"	76"	20 7/16"	Swivel	1 15/16"	7 1/2"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T331	00000000
		10,000	72" to 96"	7"	4"	100"	23 7/16"	Swivel	1 1/2"	9 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T332	00000000
		10,000	96" to 120"	7"	4"	124"	25 3/8"	Swivel	1 1/2"	9 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T333	00000000
		15,000	24" to 36"	7"	4"	40"	21 5/8"	Swivel	1 1/2"	9 5/8"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T334	00000000
		15,000	36" to 48"	7"	4"	52"	22 7/16"	Swivel	1 1/2"	9 5/8"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T335	00000000
		15,000	72" to 96"	7"	4"	100"	25 3/8"	Swivel	1 1/2"	9 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T337	00000000
		15,000	96" to 120"	7"	4"	124"	27 1/4"	Swivel	1 1/2"	9 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T338	00000000
		20,000	24" to 36"	7"	4"	40"	22 1/8"	Swivel	1 1/2"	9 5/8"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T339	00000000
		20,000	72" to 96"	7"	4"	100"	27 1/8"	Swivel	1 1/2"	9 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T343	00000000


		20,000	96" to 120"	7"	4"	124"	27"	Swivel	1 1/2"	9 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	3657T344	00000000

Trigger-Action Bar Clamps/Spreaders

Shown as Spreader

Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Bar Clamps. Trigger-Action Bar Clamps/Spreaders.

Reverse the arms to use these clamps as spreaders. Press the trigger to slide the clamping arm along the bar. Release the trigger and squeeze the pistol-grip handle to lock the clamp in place.

	Opening		Spreader Opening
	Max.	Min.	Max.	Min.	Reach Lg.	Body Material		Each
300 lb. Holding Capacity



		6"	0"	12 1/2"	7 1/2"	2 1/4"	Steel	51755A6	000000


		12"	0"	18 1/2"	7 1/2"	2 1/4"	Steel	51755A7	00000
		18"	0"	24 1/2"	7 1/2"	2 1/4"	Steel	51755A11	00000
		24"	0"	30 1/2"	7 1/2"	2 1/4"	Steel	51755A12	00000
		36"	0"	42 1/2"	7 1/2"	2 1/4"	Steel	51755A13	00000


		600 lb. Holding Capacity



				6"	0"	14 7/8"	9 1/4"	3 5/8"	Steel	51755A21	00000


				12"	0"	20 1/2"	9"	2 3/4"	Steel	51755A22	00000
				18"	0"	26 1/2"	9"	2 3/4"	Steel	51755A23	00000
				24"	0"	32 1/2"	9"	2 3/4"	Steel	51755A24	00000
				36"	0"	44 1/2"	9"	2 3/4"	Steel	51755A25	00000
				50"	0"	58 1/2"	9"	2 3/4"	Steel	51755A26	00000

Railway Track Aligners

Reset railway track spacing with these aligners. They allow you to push rails apart or pull them together to set the distance you need. They’re ideal for correcting spacing after derailment and installing gauge tie rods. Use the reversible ratchet wrench to change movement direction.

For Rail
Type	Size	Rail Adjustment Range	Lg.	Material	Color	Features		Each
Curved, Exposed, Single	75 lb. to 141 lb./3 ft.	0" to 16"	58" to 73 3/4"	Powder-Coated Steel	Safety Yellow	Reversible Ratchet Wrench	5339N11	000000000

Trigger-Action Bar Clamps

Press the trigger to slide the clamping arm along the bar. Release the trigger and squeeze the pistol-grip handle to lock the clamp in place.

Opening
Max.	Min.	Reach Lg.	Holding Cap., lb.	Body Material	Arm Material		Each
4 1/2"	0"	7/8"	35	Steel	Plastic	51755A2	00000

Fast-Action Bar Clamps/Spreaders


Shown as Spreader

Each arm slides freely for quick, one-handed positioning. They lock when the screws are tightened onto a workpiece. Reverse the arms to use these clamps as spreaders.

Opening		Spreader Opening
Max.	Min.	Max.	Min.	Reach Lg.	Holding Cap., lb.	Body Material	Screw Material		Each
16"	0"	30"	13 1/2"	4 3/4"	1,450	Steel	Black-Oxide Steel	2479N11	0000000
39 1/2"	0"	49"	13 1/2"	4 3/4"	1,450	Steel	Black-Oxide Steel	2479N12	000000
60"	0"	68"	13 1/2"	4 3/4"	1,450	Steel	Black-Oxide Steel	2479N13	000000

Spreader Beams

With two lifting points on top instead of one, these beams keep wide and heavy loads more stable than lifting beams. This distributes weight to reduce stress on the beam. However, these beams require more headroom than lifting beams because they attach to a chain sling.

Expand or collapse the beam to fit your load. Hooks at the bottom of the beam swivel for easy positioning before lifting.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Beams with Latching Hooks

	Beams																Replacement Hooks		Replacement Slings
			Lifting Eye		Overall		Hook
	Wt. Cap., lb.	Spread	Lg.	Wd.	Lg.	Ht.	Movement	Opening Wd.	Usable Lg.	No. of Positions	Ctr.-to-Ctr. Adjustments	Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Chain Lg.	Specs. Met		Each		Each		Each
Yellow Powder-Coated Steel



		4,000	72" to 120"	4 5/16"	2 5/16"	75" to 123"	75"	Swivel	7/8"	4 7/8"	54	1"	9/32"	88 3/8"	ASME B30.20	9119N111	000000000	3525T613	0000000	9119N115	0000000


		4,000	144" to 240"	4 5/16"	2 5/16"	147" to 243"	132"	Swivel	7/8"	4 7/8"	102	1"	9/32"	172 1/2"	ASME B30.20	9119N112	00000000	3525T613	000000	9119N116	000000
		10,000	72" to 120"	6 5/16"	3 1/2"	76" to 124"	77"	Swivel	1 1/16"	5 3/4"	54	1"	3/8"	89 3/8"	ASME B30.20	9119N113	00000000	3525T615	000000	9119N117	000000
		20,000	72" to 120"	7 13/16"	4 5/16"	77" to 125"	84"	Swivel	1 5/16"	6 5/8"	54	1"	5/8"	92 3/8"	ASME B30.20	9119N114	00000000	3525T615	000000	9119N118	00000000

Magnetic Lifting Beams

Steel Sheet Not Included

No need for slings or chains—magnets on either side of these beams grip heavy, magnetic items, such as steel sheets and I-beams. They evenly distribute the load across multiple lifting points to maintain balance and stability. Adjust the placement of the magnets using the holes on each end of these beams. An on/off handle engages and releases the magnets.

The listed capacities are based on lifting metal that has a clean, smooth surface. Capacities will be reduced if used on dirty or oily surfaces. Do not use on metal that flexes.

Warning: Never use these to lift people or items over people.

				Lifting Eye		Overall		Magnet
	Wt. Cap. @ Material Thk.	Wt. Cap. @ Dia.	Spread	Lg.	Wd.	Lg.	Ht.	Lg.	Wd.	No. of Magnets	No. of Positions	Ctr.-to-Ctr. Adjustments	Specs. Met		Each
Blue Powder-Coated Steel



		520 lb. @ 1/8" 920 lb. @ 1/4" 1,000 lb. @ 3/8"	400 lb. @ 3/8"	33" to 45"	5"	3"	53 3/4"	22 7/16"	8"	3 5/8"	2	2	6"	ASME B30.20	9428N121	000000000


		520 lb. @ 1/8" 920 lb. @ 1/4" 1,000 lb. @ 3/8"	400 lb. @ 3/8"	45" to 69"	5"	3"	77 3/4"	22 7/16"	8"	3 5/8"	2	3	6"	ASME B30.20	9428N122	00000000
		1,000 lb. @ 1/4" 1,500 lb. @ 3/8" 2,000 lb. @ 5/8" 2,000 lb. @ 1"	800 lb. @ 1"	33" to 45"	5"	3"	56"	23 7/8"	10 3/4"	5 1/2"	2	2	6"	ASME B30.20	9428N123	00000000
		1,000 lb. @ 1/4" 1,500 lb. @ 3/8" 2,000 lb. @ 5/8" 2,000 lb. @ 1"	800 lb. @ 1"	45" to 69"	5"	3"	80"	23 7/8"	10 3/4"	5 1/2"	2	3	6"	ASME B30.20	9428N124	00000000

Parallel-Jaw Bar Clamps/Spreaders


	Shown as Spreader

The large, flat jaws remain parallel when clamping to apply even pressure without denting or marring the workpiece. Reverse the arms to use these clamps as spreaders. Pull the handle to lock or release the clamping arm.

Opening		Spreader Opening
Max.	Min.	Max.	Min.	Reach Lg.	Holding Cap., lb.	Body Material	Arm Material	Screw Material		Each
12"	0"	15 5/16"	10 1/2"	3 3/4"	1,000	Steel	Plastic	Steel	5022A11	000000
18"	0"	21 1/2"	10 1/2"	3 3/4"	1,000	Steel	Plastic	Steel	5022A13	00000
24"	0"	28 3/4"	10 1/2"	3 3/4"	1,000	Steel	Plastic	Steel	5022A15	00000
40"	0"	44 1/2"	10 1/2"	3 3/4"	1,000	Steel	Plastic	Steel	5022A17	00000
50"	0"	52 1/2"	10 1/2"	3 3/4"	1,000	Steel	Plastic	Steel	5022A18	00000

Fiberglass Lifting Beams

These lightweight beams are made of fiberglass so they are nonconductive and will not corrode.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Beams with Latching Hooks

Weight Capacity—Capacity is marked on the beam.

			Lifting Eye		Overall		Hook
	Wt. Cap., lb.	Spread	Lg.	Wd.	Lg.	Ht.	Movement	Opening Wd.	Usable Lg.	No. of Positions	Ctr.-to-Ctr. Adjustments	Specs. Met		Each
Green Painted Fiberglass



		1,000	36" to 48"	1 7/8"	1 1/2"	49 1/2"	14 7/8"	Swivel	7/8"	4 1/2"	3	3"	ASME B30.20	1772N111	000000000


		1,000	48" to 72"	1 7/8"	1 1/2"	73 1/2"	16 7/8"	Swivel	7/8"	4 1/2"	3	6"	ASME B30.20	1772N112	00000000
		2,000	36" to 48"	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	50 3/8"	21 5/8"	Swivel	7/8"	5 3/8"	3	3"	ASME B30.20	1772N113	00000000

Replacement Safety-Pin Shackles

Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shackles. Fiberglass Lifting Beams.

A bolt fastened with a nut and cotter pin makes these shackles more secure than screw-pin shackles. Also known as anchor and bow shackles, the wide body provides room to attach multiple connectors.

Galvanized Steel—Galvanized steel shackles have a thick coating for corrosion resistance.

Weight Capacity—Note: Capacities listed are for vertical lifting only. As the lift angle changes from vertical, the amount of weight the shackle can lift is significantly reduced.

	Thk.	Pin Dia.	Opening Wd.	Inside Lg.	Inside Wd.	Specs. Met	Mil. Spec.	Safety Factor		Each
Galvanized Steel



	4,400	1/2"	21/32"	13/16"	1 29/32"	1 5/16"	ASME B30.26	Fed. Spec. RR-C-271	6:1	3555T51	000000

Basket Sling Lifting Beams

Hook slings to these beams to cradle your load for steady lifting. They work together to distribute the weight across multiple lifting points. They’re especially useful for lifting bundles of pipe, rods, and other materials that might shift as you lift. You can adjust where the hooks are on the beam based on your load’s center of gravity, so even lopsided objects stay balanced.

Choose a web sling that is long enough to fit around your object and strong enough to support the load.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

				Lifting Eye		Overall		Hook
	Wt. Cap., lb.	Spread	For Max. Sling Wd.	Lg.	Wd.	Lg.	Ht.	Opening Wd.	Dia.	Ctr.-to-Ctr. Adjustments	Material	Color	Specs. Met		Each
With J-Hooks



		4,000	16" to 72"	4"	5 1/4"	3"	78"	18 3/4"	4 5/16"	1"	4"	Powder-Coated Steel	Blue	ASME B30.20	9332N11	000000000

Industrial Battery Lifting Beams

Lift forklift batteries and other large, heavy batteries. The beams are lightweight, nonconductive, and have acid-resistant straps.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

			Eye					Hook
Wt. Cap., lb.	For Battery Lg.	Lg.	Lg.	Wd.	Thk.	Beam Material	Strap Material	Type	Movement	Opening Wd.		Each



	4,800	30" to 42"	38"	6"	3"	5/8"	Fiberglass	Polyester Fabric	With Latching Hooks	Swivel	1"	70605K43	0000000


	7,000	30" to 42"	38"	5 1/2"	2 3/4"	3/4"	Fiberglass	Polyester Fabric	With Latching Hooks	Swivel	1 1/8"	70605K44	00000000