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What's The Difference Spreader Beams vs Lifting Beams?

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Spreader beams and Lifting beams are some of the most common types of lifting devices; however the difference is often misunderstood. What is a Spreader Beam ? Spreader beams are a long beam that holds the legs of the lifting slings apart. They have two attachment points at both ends of the top side of the bar. These lugs attach to a lifting sling which can be made from chain, wire rope, round or web slings to evenly “spread” the weight of the load and connect to a crane, hoist, or other lifting machine. The underside of a spreader beam usually has two or more attachment points from which the load is lifted .  Pros for Spreader Beam: Convert lifting loads into compressive forces into the bar and tensile forces in the lifting slings Highly effective in their use of material making them smaller and lighter (and less expensive) than a similar lifting beam The load is evenly distributed across the top 2 lifting points which reduces stress on a sin

Which Industries Use Lifting Equipment?

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  Many industries require lifting equipment and devices to fulfil the needs. There are many occupations which require the ability to lift large objects, construct structures or even move exotic, wild animals. There are a variety of types of equipment available and it is difficult to decide what to choose and which one is best to meet your needs. How do you work with an animal that is sleeping? What lifting equipment do you require for the set of a movie? Check it out, to find out which industries are using what equipment, and also to learn more about how they employ the equipment . Engineering Engineers help bridge the gap between scientific and commercial worlds, creating all kinds of products, machines and vehicles that serve a myriad of motives. Engineers are knowledgeable about every kind of tool to construct and design items, from wrenches to soldering to designing their creations too. Depending on the project that engineers are working on the project, engineers may need