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Lifting beams and spreader bars for controlled overhead operations

Overhead lifting demands the right equipment. A properly selected lifting beam or spreader bar improves load stability, supports safer lifting practices and helps meet Australian compliance requirements.

East West Engineering designs and supplies engineered lifting equipment for manufacturing, construction, mining and heavy industry. With many variations, sizes and capacities to suit all your lifting challenges, our team can help you select the right material handling solution for your lifting application.

When a spreader bar solves the problem — for improved load stability and control

Long, wide or uneven loads can be difficult to balance when lifted from a single point. Crane lifting beams and spreader beams provide multiple lifting points to support the load more evenly, helping improve stability and control during the lift.

Selecting the wrong lifting equipment can contribute to load instability, excessive sling angles and unsafe lifting conditions. Equipment should be matched to the load, crane capacity and intended lift arrangement.

Lifting bars & lifting Spreader Bars should be designed and used in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards. The specific standards that apply, such as AS 4991 for lifting devices and relevant standards within the AS 1418 series for cranes, depend on the type of equipment and application. All equipment must be used within its rated working load limit (WLL).

Spreader beams and lifting beams for different lifting applications

Lifting equipment is available in a range of configurations to suit different load sizes, lifting arrangements and site requirements. Options include fixed or adjustable beams, multiple lifting positions, equaliser plates and specialised designs for handling specific loads or applications.

East West Engineering’s range includes the CEMH 2T H Frame Spreader Beam, CEP Equaliser Plate, CFH2233 Spreader Beam (40T), CEXL1218 Spreader Beam (5T Short) and the CSMP Multi Position Spreader Bar in 20T, 48T and 100T capacities. With beams to suit small loads lifted in a factory through to large heavy loads on a construction site, East West Engineering has your lifting requirements covered.

Selecting the right lifting equipment for the job

Choosing the right lifting equipment starts with understanding the lift. East West Engineering can help assess the load, lifting points, required span, available headroom, crane capacity and operating conditions before recommending a suitable solution.

Single-point lifting beams provide a simple and versatile solution for many general lifting applications, requiring minimal rigging and offering good headroom clearance. Spreader beams use multiple upper lifting points and additional rigging, making them well suited to longer spans and specialised lifting applications where reduced beam weight is important. Whilst some of our lifting solutions offer both lift arrangements, understanding the difference is important. The right option depends on the load, span, available headroom and lifting arrangement.

All East West Engineering lifting beams and lifting spreader beams are supplied with load ratings, product documentation and certification as applicable to assist with its safe operation.
Need help selecting the right lifting equipment for your workplace? Send details of your load type, dimensions, weight, lift height and crane capacity via our enquiry form, and we’ll recommend the most suitable solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • East West Engineering supplies lifting beams, spreader beams and specialised lifting equipment for applications ranging from smaller factory lifts through to heavy-duty lifting of large and oversized loads. The range includes compact options such as the CEXL1218 5T Spreader Beam, through to the CSMP Multi Position Spreader Bar range, with capacities up to 100T and beam lengths of up to 8 m.

    Different configurations are available to suit the load and lifting arrangement. The CEMH-2T H-Frame Spreader Beam is suited to applications requiring multiple lifting points, such as handling reo mesh, machinery and prefabricated structures. The CEP Equaliser Plates provide a solution for crane lifts using multiple slings, while specialised equipment such as the CDS Cable Drum Spreader Beam and CBC200 IBC & Pallet Lifter are designed for specific load handling applications.

    With options for single, two and four point lifting arrangements, as well as specialised solutions for particular loads, East West Engineering can help identify the right lifting equipment for the application.

  • Your lifting equipment’s WLL must meet or exceed the maximum load weight for the planned lifting arrangement. Likewise, your crane capacity must cover the working load and the weight of your lifting equipment.

  • The specific requirements for overhead lifting equipment depends on the type of equipment and its intended application. Relevant Australian Standards include AS 4991 for lifting devices and the AS 1418 series for cranes, hoists and winches. Equipment should be designed and used in accordance with the relevant requirements and within its rated working load limit (WLL).

    East West Engineering provides relevant product documentation and certification to assist with the safe use of its lifting equipment and help businesses meet their workplace safety requirements.

  • Yes. East West Engineering designs and manufactures custom lifting equipment for unusual loads and specialised lifting applications where a standard product is not suitable. Custom solutions can be developed around specific beam lengths, capacities, lifting points, load characteristics and lifting configurations.

    Custom designed lifting equipment is developed using CAD analysis, then tested, documented and certified to ensure safety, compliance and performance.

  • Lifting equipment should be visually inspected before use, with periodic inspections and testing carried out by a competent person as required by the equipment, application and applicable workplace safety requirements. Inspections should check for wear, damage, deformation and other issues that could affect safe operation. Equipment showing signs of damage or excessive wear should be removed from service until it has been assessed.