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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	00000000	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	00000000	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	000000000	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	00000000	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	000000000	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	000000000	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	00000000	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	000000000	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	000000000	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	000000000	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	000000000	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	000000000	00000000
		8,000	48" to 96"	2 13/16"	2"	99"	16 1/2"	2 13/16"	2"	5	6"	ASME B30.20	000000000	00000000
		8,000	60" to 120"	2 13/16"	2"	123"	18 1/2"	2 13/16"	2"	6	6"	ASME B30.20	000000000	00000000
		10,000	60" to 120"	3 5/16"	2 1/4"	123"	20"	2 13/16"	2"	6	6"	ASME B30.20	000000000	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	0000000	0000000	00000000	0000000	00000000	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	0000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
		4,000	12" to 72"	5 3/4"	3"	79 1/4"	15 1/8"	4"	2"	16	2"	ASME B30.20	0000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
		8,000	16" to 96"	7 3/4"	4"	104 3/4"	22 1/8"	6"	3"	21	2"	ASME B30.20	0000000	00000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
		10,000	16" to 120"	10"	5"	129 1/8"	26 1/8"	6"	3"	27	2"	ASME B30.20	0000000	00000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
		12,000	20" to 144"	10"	6"	155 1/4"	30"	8"	4"	32	2"	ASME B30.20	0000000	00000000	00000000	000000	00000000	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	00000000	0000000


		4,000	8" to 72"	2 7/8"	2"	82"	25 3/8"	4"	2"	8	4"	8	ASME B30.20	00000000	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	00000000	000000000


		1,000	36" to 48"	5"	3"	51"	12 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 5/8"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		1,000	48" to 72"	5"	3"	75"	12 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		1,000	72" to 96"	5"	3"	99"	12 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		1,000	96" to 120"	5"	3"	123"	13 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		2,000	24" to 36"	5"	3"	39"	12 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 5/8"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		2,000	36" to 48"	5"	3"	51"	12 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 3/8"	2	6"	ASME B30.20	0000000	00000000
		2,000	48" to 72"	5"	3"	75"	13 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 3/8"	3	6"	ASME B30.20	0000000	00000000
		2,000	72" to 96"	5"	3"	99"	13 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		2,000	96" to 120"	5"	3"	123"	14 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		4,000	24" to 36"	5"	3"	39"	13 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 5/8"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000


		4,000	36" to 48"	5"	3"	51"	13 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	5 3/8"	2	6"	ASME B30.20	0000000	00000000
		4,000	48" to 72"	5"	3"	75"	14 3/4"	Swivel	7/8"	1 5/8"	3	6"	ASME B30.20	0000000	00000000
		4,000	72" to 96"	5"	3"	99"	16 1/2"	Swivel	1"	6 1/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		4,000	96" to 120"	5"	3"	123"	17 1/2"	Swivel	1"	6 1/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		6,000	24" to 36"	5"	3"	39"	15 1/4"	Swivel	1"	6 1/8"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		6,000	36" to 48"	5"	3"	51"	15 1/4"	Swivel	1"	6 1/8"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		6,000	48" to 72"	5"	3"	75"	16 1/4"	Swivel	1"	6 1/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		6,000	72" to 96"	5"	3"	99"	17 1/4"	Swivel	1"	6 1/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		6,000	96" to 120"	5"	3"	123"	18 1/4"	Swivel	1"	6 1/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		10,000	24" to 36"	7"	4"	40"	18 7/16"	Swivel	1 15/16"	7 1/2"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000


		10,000	36" to 48"	7"	4"	52"	19 7/16"	Swivel	1 15/16"	7 1/2"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		10,000	48" to 72"	7"	4"	76"	20 7/16"	Swivel	1 15/16"	7 1/2"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		10,000	72" to 96"	7"	4"	100"	23 7/16"	Swivel	1 1/2"	9 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		10,000	96" to 120"	7"	4"	124"	25 3/8"	Swivel	1 1/2"	9 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		15,000	24" to 36"	7"	4"	40"	21 5/8"	Swivel	1 1/2"	9 5/8"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		15,000	36" to 48"	7"	4"	52"	22 7/16"	Swivel	1 1/2"	9 5/8"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		15,000	72" to 96"	7"	4"	100"	25 3/8"	Swivel	1 1/2"	9 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		15,000	96" to 120"	7"	4"	124"	27 1/4"	Swivel	1 1/2"	9 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		20,000	24" to 36"	7"	4"	40"	22 1/8"	Swivel	1 1/2"	9 5/8"	2	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000
		20,000	72" to 96"	7"	4"	100"	27 1/8"	Swivel	1 1/2"	9 5/8"	3	12"	ASME B30.20	00000000	00000000


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

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	00000000	000000000	00000000	0000000	00000000	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	00000000	00000000	00000000	000000	00000000	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	00000000	00000000	00000000	000000	00000000	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	00000000	00000000	00000000	000000	00000000	00000000

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	00000000	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	00000000	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	00000000	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	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	0000000	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	0000000	000000000

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	0000000	000000000

Forklift Lifting Hooks


Style A	Style B

Style C	Style D

Turn your forklift into a crane to lift loads that aren’t on a pallet. These lifting hooks slide onto the forks, so you can secure and lift heavy loads from above instead of from beneath. All have a safety strap that secures to the forklift carriage for added security.

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

1 Fork Pocket—Lifting hooks with one fork pocket are easier to install and transport than lifting hooks with two fork pockets.

2 Fork Pockets—Lifting hooks with two fork pockets are better for lifting longer loads. They evenly distribute the load’s weight across the two forks.

Styles A and C—Styles A and C secure to the forks with thumb screws. The thumb screws allow for precise positioning and can be adjusted to fit different fork sizes.

Style B—Style B secure to the forks with an auto-tension hook that presses against the fork as more weight is applied. No screwing and unscrewing required.

Style D—Style D secure to the forks with thumb screws. The thumb screws allow for precise positioning and can be adjusted to fit different fork sizes. They lift loads with a central shackle. They have a swivel hook on each end to lift and balance long loads, similar to how a lifting beam works.

				For Max. Fork		Overall
	Style	Hook Cap., lb.	Hook Movement	Wd.	Ht.	Wd.	Ht.	Forklift Attachment Type	Material	Color	Hook Material	Hook Opening Wd.		Each
1 Fork Pocket



		A	4,000	Rigid	6"	2 1/4"	11 1/2" to 13 1/2"	15"	Thumb Screw and Strap	Steel	—	Zinc-Plated Steel	7/8"	0000000	0000000


		A	4,000	Swivel	6"	2 1/4"	11 1/2" to 13 1/2"	15"	Thumb Screw and Strap	Steel	—	Zinc-Plated Steel	7/8"	0000000	000000
		B	4,000	Swivel	5 1/2"	1 1/2"	6"	14 5/16"	Hook and Strap	Powder-Coated Steel	Yellow	Steel	7/8"	00000000	000000


		2 Fork Pockets



				C	4,000	Swivel	7 1/4"	2 1/2"	23 3/16"	14 7/16"	Thumb Screw and Strap	Steel	—	Steel	7/8"	0000000	000000


				C	10,000	Swivel	6 5/16"	3 1/2"	23"	21 5/8"	Thumb Screw and Strap	Steel	—	Steel	1 1/2"	0000000	000000
				D	4,000	Swivel	7"	2 1/2"	40"	14 1/4"	Thumb Screw and Strap	Powder-Coated Steel	Yellow	Steel	7/8"	00000000	000000
				D	6,000	Swivel	7"	2 1/2"	40"	14 15/16"	Thumb Screw and Strap	Powder-Coated Steel	Yellow	Steel	1"	00000000	000000
				D	10,000	Swivel	8"	3"	40"	18 11/16"	Thumb Screw and Strap	Powder-Coated Steel	Yellow	Steel	1 5/8"	00000000	000000

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"	00000000	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"	00000000	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	00000000	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	00000000	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	00000000	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	00000000	00000000

Handheld Battery Carriers


Style A	Style B	Style C

Add a handle to a large-cell battery to lift and move it.

Warning: Never use to lift items over people.

Style B—Style B carrier has spring-action jaws; as you lift the battery, the grip increases. The handle provides a nonslip grip.

Style	For Use With	For Battery Wd.	For Max. Battery Post Spacing	Material	Handle Material	Features
A	Top-Post Terminal Batteries	—	18"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Plastic	—	0000000
B	Side-Post Terminal Batteries, Top-Post Terminal Batteries	0" to 10"	—	Steel	Plastic	Nonslip Handle	00000000
C	Side-Post Terminal Batteries, Top-Post Terminal Batteries	4 1/2" to 7"	—	Steel	Plastic	Adjustable Handle, Two Rubber Pads	00000000