Bathroom pod lifts made quicker with new modular system

A new modular system from Britlift is helping improve productivity for bathroom pod lifts in London. Rainbird Crane Services works predominantly in central London, specialising in lifts onto high rise buildings of prefab and modular units. It also has a machinery moving division, lifting and shifting industrial and mechanical equipment, as well as carrying out […]

17/07/2023 - 15:21 pm

New modular spreader frame lightens the load  

Modulift has redeveloped its CMOD Modular Spreader Frame; it comes with an updated corner unit design which is up to 40% lighter while also being stronger than the original version. The additional benefit of being up to 50% less expensive means this new design is suitable for cost-conscious projects without compromising on safety or performance. […]

09/05/2023 - 12:13 pm

Modulift tests giant 2000t spreader beam at 30m

Modulift, a market-leading manufacturer of modular spreader beams, has recently finished testing  an MOD 1100/2000t modular spreader beam. Currently the largest supplied standard beam in the Modulift range, with a lifting capacity of 2000t, the MOD 1100 has been ordered by a Belgian client for offshore monopile installations. The 30m-long beam comes complete with DNV […]

22/11/2022 - 12:59 pm

New 33m spreader beam completes first job

The new MOD 1100/2000t spreader beam at 33m span, which was the latest addition to Modulift’s modular range of DNV Type Approved spreader beams, has been used in its very first lift in Dover in the UK. The successful first lift was carried out by its new owner, heavy lifting rental company, Safe Lifting Europe […]

23/11/2021 - 13:16 pm

LGH increases spreader beam investment  

LGH, one of the UK’s leading lifting equipment hire companies, has further increased the availability of its Modulift spreader beam fleet by investing in multiple MOD 400/600 beams to keep up with demand in the load testing and heavy lifting markets. The spreader beam range is available nationally and offers its customers the widest number […]

03/10/2021 - 18:48 pm

Caldwell launches overhang lifting beam

US-based The Caldwell Group Inc has launched a custom lifting beam for applications where a crane cannot be positioned over a load because of limited travel or obstructions. The manufacturer’s auto-leveller technology is a notable feature. Caldwell was initially approached by an automotive manufacturer that had a requirement to lift a load during periodic maintenance […]

23/10/2020 - 21:16 pm

Lifting Beam for low headroom

Harrington Hoists, Inc has launched the HSDLB Standard Duty Lifting Beam which is designed for low headroom applications. Model HSDLB is available from 0.5 to 40USt capacities with outside spreads from 3 to 30ft. Additional sizes and capacities are also available. To minimise wear, the HSDLB features a precision machined bail for a good connection […]

23/03/2020 - 16:20 pm

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