Other Products ｜Caldwell Model BEF Spreader Beam

The Caldwell Model BEF Spreader Beam is a heavy-duty engineered lifting beam designed for overhead crane applications requiring stable, balanced load handling.
The BEF configuration is typically used in custom or application-specific lifting systems where standard adjustable beams do not meet span, capacity, or rigging requirements.
It is part of Caldwell’s Strong-Bac engineered lifting beam family and is built to distribute load forces evenly across multiple lift points, reducing stress on the lifted material and improving overall safety during overhead lifting operations.

Key Features
Engineered Lifting Design

Custom-configured for application-specific lifting needs
Designed for overhead crane compatibility
Distributes load forces evenly across multiple pick points
Reduces stress and deformation on lifted materials

Heavy-Duty Construction

Structural steel beam construction
Welded fabrication for high strength
Designed for industrial lifting environments
Built for repeated daily use

Multiple Rigging Options

Compatible with chain slings
Works with wire rope slings
Synthetic sling compatible
Multiple shackle and hook configurations

Safety-Oriented Design

Balanced load distribution
Stable lifting geometry
Designed to reduce side loading
Complies with ASME lifting standards (B30.20 / BTH-1 typical Caldwell compliance class)

Technical Specifications (Varies by Configuration)

Specification
Details

Model
BEF Series (Engineered Spreader Beam)

Type
Fixed / Engineered Spreader Beam

Capacity
Application-specific (typically 2T–100T+)

Design
Multi-point lifting / spreader configuration

Construction
Welded structural steel

Rigging Type
Chain, wire rope, or synthetic slings

Compliance
ASME B30.20 / BTH-1

Finish
Industrial protective coating

Use Case
Custom lifting applications

Applications

Steel fabrication plants
Heavy manufacturing
Precast concrete handling
Structural steel lifting
Equipment installation
Industrial rigging operations
Construction crane lifting

Included / Typical Configuration
(depends on engineered build)

Spreader beam structure
Top lifting bail or pad eyes
Bottom rigging points
Shackles (if specified)
Engineering load chart (project-specific)
Identification / capacity tag

Documentation (Typical for BEF Units)

Certified load rating documentation
Engineering drawings
Lift configuration chart
Inspection & maintenance guide
ASME compliance documentation
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