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)

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