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Standard and bespoke lifting beams designed and manufactured to your specific requirements. For loads requiring multiple pick points, awkward shapes, or precise balance control – we design, build, test, and certify lifting beams for overhead crane applications across the UK.
A lifting beam is a below-the-hook device with a single top attachment point (connected directly to the crane hook) and multiple bottom attachment points for slings, chains, or direct load connections. Unlike spreader beams which work in compression, lifting beams are subject to bending forces and are engineered accordingly.
Lifting beams are the solution when your load has specific lift points, requires precise balance, or cannot be lifted safely with standard slings alone.
Two, three, four or more bottom pick points to match your load’s lift point locations.
Adjustable pick point positions allow fine-tuning of load balance and centre of gravity.
Designed and manufactured to suit your specific load geometry and lifting requirements.
Proof load tested and supplied with full certification for LOLER compliance.
These terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are different products designed for different applications. Understanding the difference helps you choose the right solution.
Top: Single central attachment to crane hook
Bottom: Multiple pick points for slings/chains
Forces: Subject to bending
Use: Multi-point lifting, awkward loads, fixed geometry
Top: Two end attachments with slings to hook
Bottom: Two end pick points
Forces: Subject to compression
Use: Long loads, sling angle control, load protection.
If your application requires sling angle control for long loads or two-point spreading, see our Spreader Beams page. We can advise on the best solution for your application.
We design and manufacture lifting beams in various configurations to suit different load types and lifting requirements.
Simple beam with central top lug and two bottom pick points. Ideal for balanced loads with two defined lift points.
H-frame or cross-beam design with four bottom pick points. For larger loads requiring four-point rigging.
Pick points can be repositioned along the beam to accommodate different load sizes and balance requirements.
Fully custom designs for specific loads, complex geometries, or specialist applications where standard beams won’t work.
Festoon systems are used wherever electrical power or control signals need to be delivered to moving equipment.
Machinery & Equipment
Machine tools, presses, generators, pumps – loads with defined lift points.
Fabrications & Structures
Welded assemblies, frames, structural steelwork with multiple attachment points.
Automotive & Aerospace
Body panels, jigs, tooling, and components requiring precise positioning.
Precast Concrete
Panels, beams, stairs, and elements with cast-in lift points.
Transformers & Electrical
Heavy electrical equipment with specific rigging requirements.
Moulds & Tooling
Injection moulds, die tools, and fixtures requiring balanced lifting.
When to Use a Lifting Beam
Load has fixed lift points that don’t suit standard slings
Multiple pick points needed for balance or load distribution
Awkward shape or off-centre centre of gravity
Repetitive lifts requiring quick attachment
Load must remain level during lift
We design and manufacture lifting beams in-house, giving us full control over quality, lead times, and the ability to create truly bespoke solutions.
You provide load details: weight, dimensions, lift points, and any special requirements.
Our engineers design the beam, selecting materials and calculating safe working loads.
Fabrication in our facility using quality steel and controlled welding procedures.
Proof load testing to 125% SWL (or as specified) with NDT where required.
Full documentation: test certificate, material certs, and user information.
Custom lifting beam design based on your load data, lift points, and operational requirements.
In-house fabrication with full traceability of materials and welding procedures.
Testing to 125% SWL (or client specification) with calibrated equipment.
Test certificates, material certificates, and Declaration of Conformity.
Thorough examination of lifting beams – initial and periodic inspections.
Inspection, repair, re-rating, and refurbishment of existing lifting beams.
Tell us about your load – weight, dimensions, lift points, and how you need to handle it. We’ll design a lifting beam to suit and provide a quote with lead time and certification included.
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