TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

SPREADER BEAMS

E Q U I P M E N T , I N C .

Chainwheel adjustable bail permits leveling

materials with unevenly distributed weights
under load.

Bushman Equipment manufactures a wide variety of

spreader beams designed to match the customers
material handling requirements. Each beam is engineered
to permit ease of use, safety and durability.
This technical data sheet is designed to assist in selecting
the spreader beam best suited for each application. It
describes five basic model types and illustrates a few of
the infinite design configurations which are available. After
reviewing this information please consult our sales/
engineering staff for additional assistance and quotations.

Adjustable hook locations.

Load beam designed to utilize multiple

overhead hoists. Specific case used
four 35-ton cranes to lift one
125-ton load.

ALL BUSHMAN SPREADER BEAMS ARE DESIGNED

AND MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ASME-ANSI STANDARD B30.20.
Five basic models are available with a great variety of
optional features:
439 - A basic spreader beam with safety swivel hooks
for use with slings or chains.
420 - An adjustable beam. The position of hooks is
adjustable to accommodate different load lengths.

413 - A spreader beam with formed hooks for use

with slings.
415 - A spreader beam with plate hooks to engage a
shaft or mandrel, used primarily for handling
paper rolls.
490 - A chlorine cylinder grab.

MODEL 439 SPREADER BEAM

N
Beam combines use of two cranes to increase
total lifting capacity while center
load hook rotates to minimize effort in
positioning material.

Manually adjustable
bail to level loads with
uneven weight distribution.

The most popular and basic

spreader, it features fixed
position swivel hooks
mounted at the ends of
the lifting beam. The
dimensions shown are
for standard units, which
include a single pick-up
point and two hooks with
safety latches. An endless
variety of options are
available, including low
headroom design, multiple
hook locations, special
capacities and lengths,
and others. Please consult
with our sales staff for your
particular requirements.

When materials are long and wide, this load beam

permits load distribution over four or more points.

Beams can be manufactured which allow their

lengths to be changed. This motor-driven telescoping
beam permits handling multiple material lengths.

O
L

1
2
3
5
7.5
10
12.5
15

* Consult Factory

20

NECK SIZE

L DIMENSION FEET

CAP.
TONS
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT

10

12

16

20

24

TONS

15
90
16
105
20
155
23
230
28
275
31
380
33
390
36
590
38
630

16
135
17
165
20
195
24
280
30
450
31
485
36
710
36
730
38
775

16
165
18
240
21
275
25
390
30
530
34
855
36
865
36
880
41
1150

17
235
18
280
22
420
27
590
33
975
34
990
36
1000
39
1290
41
1345

17
300
19
420
23
550
27
770
33
1250
34
1270
39
1660
39
1700
41
2170

18
435
20
590
25
890
30
1500
33
1540
37
1960
39
2580
39
2660
*
*

18
530
21
780
25
1060
30
1790
36
2250
37
2300
39
3100
*
*
*
*

11/2

11/2

11/2

111/32

111/32

41/2

111/16

21/16

71/2

21/16

71/2

10

21/16

11

1998 Bushman Equipment, Inc.

E Q U I P M E N T , I N C .
P.O. Box 309 Butler, WI 53007-0309
262-790-4200 Fax 262-790-4202
E-Mail: custinfo@bushman.com www.bushman.com

E Q U I P M E N T , I N C .
P.O. Box 309 Butler, WI 53007-0309
262-790-4200 Fax 262-790-4202
E-Mail: custinfo@bushman.com www.bushman.com

E Q U I P M E N T , I N C .

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P.O. Box 309 Butler, WI 53007-0309

262-790-4200 Fax 262-790-4202
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MODEL 420 SPREADER BEAM

MODEL 413 SPREADER BEAM

MODEL 415 SPREADER BEAM

N

A
A

This model features fixed or pivoting plate style

J-hooks. Used primarily for handling paper or
cloth rolls, the hooks are designed to engage the
shaft or mandrel which extends from the roll.

O
L

This beam permits

adjustment of the load
bearing hooks to multiple
locations. This is easily
accomplished by lifting the
hook support assembly
and sliding it to the next
location point. The
standard beam includes
three lifting centers.
For variations in
capacities, lengths,
or other special
requirements, please
consult our factory
sales staff.

* Consult Factory

1
2
3
5
7.5
10
12.5
15
20

NECK SIZE

L DIMENSION FEET

CAP.
TONS
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT

10

12

16

16
85
17
110
19
170
26
225
33
320
36
390
37
440
42
670
44
710

17
135
18
165
19
210
27
310
35
470
36
480
40
755
42
810
44
850

17
165
19
245
20
295
28
420
35
580
39
865
40
920
42
1000
47
1265

17
200
19
285
21
390
30
625
38
995
39
1000
40
1055
45
1380
47
1435

18
305
20
435
22
575
30
710
38
1300
39
1320
43
1670
45
1770
47
2420

20

24

19
460
21
605
24
935
33
1520
38
1590
42
1960
43
2040
45
2800
*
*

19
550
22
820
24
1020
33
1675
41
2310
42
2320
43
3160
*
*
*
*

1 /2

11/2

11/2

111/32

111/32

41/2

111/16

TONS
1

2 /16

7 /2

21/16

71/2

10

2 /16

NYLON SLING (Not included)

This beam is designed

primarily to be used in
conjunction with slings.
The beam is equipped with
formed round stock J-hooks
at fixed locations. The formed
hooks minimize the potential
for damage to the sling
assemblies. Multiple sling
location points are the most
common option selected by
users of this beam. For other
options or configurations not
shown on the chart at right,
please consult the factory.

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* Consult Factory

NECK SIZE

L DIMENSION - FEET

CAP.
TONS

6
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT
A
WGT

1
2
3
5
7.5
10
12.5
15
20

8
75
8
100
12
155
13
210
17
260
19
335
20
355
23
540
24
560

8
9
125
9
155
12
195
14
265
19
415
19
420
23
680
23
690
24
700

10

12

9
150
10
225
13
275
15
370
19
505
22
780
23
820
23
830
27
1060

9
180
10
265
14
370
17
570
22
930
22
945
23
955
26
1195
27
1240

16

20

24

10
285
11
415
15
550
17
740
22
1220
22
1250
26
1550
26
1570
27
2140

11
425
12
580
17
900
17
1465
22
1490
25
1865
26
2520
26
2540
*

11
510
13
785
17
1080
17
1740
25
2210
25
2240
26
3005
*
*

Motorized rotation designed into a

lifting beam with a twin hook pick
up provides precision control and
positioning of lower beam.

CUSTOM DESIGNED BEAMS

4 /4

11/2

53/4

11/2

/4

11/2

61/4

11/2

11/2

1 /4

8 /4

11/4

83/4

/2
/4
/4

Due to the variety of roll diameters, shaft

configurations and lengths, please complete the
following required information before contacting
factory so that we can provide a more accurate
quote.
L Center-to-Center of J-hooks
D Max. Roll Diameter
Shaft Diameter
Maximum Weight

D
Shaft
Dia.

__________
__________
__________
__________

/8" Dia.

MODEL 490 CHLORINE CYLINDER GRAB

3"

Designed for fast, efficient handling of standard

chlorine cylinders (80-3/4 to 82-1/4 long per
Chlorine Institute). Maximum capacity is two tons
(4,000 lb.).

5"

123/4"

803/4" Min.
821/4" Max.

The standard unit is available from stock with

Bushman orange paint. Options Available: A. Low head room bail. B. Special paints or coating.

Beam designed for use in two plant locations,

hanging on a single hook hoist in one location,
and on a twin hook hoist in another.

Chain sling assembly can

reduce beam weight if
headroom is not critical.

Manually rotated beam used with a twin hook

hoist. Lower beam rotates on a slewing ring
bearing. Rotation locking device holds the lower
unit in multiple positions.

Low headroom pin-type bail spreader beam.

Adjustable J-hook spreader beam
featuring multiple hook locations for
handling rolls of different lengths.
Quick release pins lock the hooks at
various positions.

Bronze or brass lined J-hooks can

prevent damage to paper roll shafts.
Motorized adjustable J-hooks
allow various load bearing centers,
for handling materials
of various lengths.

Multiple fixed hook locations are useful for

longer loads requiring multiple support
points to minimize product damage.

Low headroom pin-type bail for twin hook

hoists and adjustable load bearing hooks.
Can be used for off-center loading.

Single beam
permits use of lifting hooks
or slings without changing beam.

Rollers in the tip of J-hooks help

guide hooks onto the core shaft
and protect it from damage.

ALL BUSHMAN SPREADER BEAMS ARE DESIGNED AND

MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASME-ANSI STANDARD B30.20.

E Q U I P M E N T , I N C .
P.O. Box 309 Butler, WI 53007-0309
262-790-4200 Fax 262-790-4202
E-Mail: custinfo@bushman.com www.bushman.com