The Caldwell Model 16-5-8 Adjustable Spreader/Lifting Beam is a versatile below-the-hook lifting device that combines the functionality of both a spreader bar and a lifting beam in a single adjustable unit, engineered for crane and hoist applications requiring flexible two-point load distribution across a range of load widths. The adjustable design allows the beam length to be set within its range, enabling the rigger to match the spread to the specific attachment point spacing or load width required for each lift without the need for multiple fixed-length devices.
As a spreader bar, the Model 16-5-8 can be rigged with slings from the crane hook to the upper attachment points of the bar and lower slings from the bar ends to the load, converting a single crane hook into a two-point lift that distributes the load and eliminates the inward compression forces on the load that would result from a standard two-leg bridle sling configuration. As a lifting beam, it can be rigged with a single upper connection to the crane hook and two lower connections directly to the load attachment points, providing a rigid structural member that maintains a fixed spread between the lower load connection points throughout the lift.
As a Caldwell product, the Model 16-5-8 is built to the dimensional and performance standards associated with the Caldwell line of below-the-hook lifting devices. It should be used only within its rated working load limit and operated in accordance with Caldwell's specifications and applicable below-the-hook lifting device standards including ASME B30.20.
Material: Steel alloy
Compatible With: Overhead crane and hoist systems rated to meet or exceed the Model 16-5-8 working load limit Slings, shackles, and rigging hardware rated to meet or exceed the working load limit Loads with attachment point spacing or width within the Model 16-5-8 adjustable range
Uses: Two-point lifting of loads requiring adjustable spread in spreader bar or lifting beam configuration Machinery, fabricated assemblies, structural components, and industrial load lifting Applications requiring elimination of inward compression forces with adjustable two-point lift geometry Facilities handling varied load sizes requiring flexibility between spreader bar and lifting beam rigging configurations
Key Features: Adjustable length design accommodates a range of load widths and attachment point spacings Functions as both a spreader bar and a lifting beam depending on rigging configuration Eliminates inward compression forces on the load in both rigging configurations Reduces need for multiple fixed-length devices across varied load sizes Built to Caldwell's below-the-hook lifting device standards Model 16-5-8 designation within the Caldwell adjustable spreader/lifting beam series
Note: Specifications including working load limit, adjustable length range, adjustment mechanism details, lower attachment point hardware, and compatible rigging hardware should be confirmed against the official Caldwell product catalog or manufacturer documentation prior to ordering. The beam must only be used within its rated working load limit and operated in full accordance with Caldwell's instructions and applicable lifting device safety standards.
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