Applications and Selection Guide for Multi-Hole Lifting Beams

I. What is a Multi-Hole Lifting Beam?
A multi-hole lifting beam is an adjustable-length, balanced lifting beam. By varying the spacing between lifting points using different holes, it adapts to goods of varying widths, maintaining horizontal, non-deformable, and non-tilting lifting operations.

II. Typical Application Scenarios of Multi-Hole Lifting Beams
Steel plates, aluminum plates, stainless steel plates
Adjusting spacing using different hole positions for plates of different widths
Containers, container equipment, electrical cabinets
Ensuring four-point/two-point horizontal lifting
Molds, machine tools, large equipment
Preventing excessive sling angles and equipment tipping
Steel beams, steel structures, bridge components
Preventing bending and torsional deformation of long components
General lifting applications in shipyards, ports, and docks
Multi-purpose beam, suitable for various cargoes
Multi-point lifting combination tools
Used with chains, slings, and shackles

III. 5 Steps to Select a Multi-Hole Lifting Beam (Directly Copy)

1. Rated Lifting Capacity (Most Critical)
Cargo weight × 1.25~1.5 Safety Factor = Rated Load Capacity of Lifting Beam
Common Specifications:
5T / 10T / 15T / 20T / 30T / 50T

2. Adjusting Length / Hole Spacing: Depends on the widest and narrowest cargo.
General Hole Spacing: 200/300/500mm
Example: Length 2m → Adjustable 1.0m–2.0m
Length 3m → Adjustable 1.2m–3.0m
3. Lifting Point Type:
Upper: Lifting ring, shackle, single/double lug
Lower: Lifting hook, lifting ring, movable lifting lug
Multi-hole lifting beams are generally for two-point lifting, expandable to four-point lifting.
4. Structure and Material:
Main Beam: Q355B manganese steel (high strength)
Surface: Painted/Dip-painted/Hot-dip galvanized (Galvanized for outdoor/port use)
Structure: Box beam/H-beam (Box type is more stable and durable)
5. Safety and Certification (Essential for Export):
Safety Factor: ≥3 Load Test Report
Nameplate: Tonnage, Length, Production Date, Manufacturer
Commonly Used for Export: CE, ISO9001
IV. Quick Selection Guide (For Customers)
First, consider weight; second, width; third, lifting points; fourth, length and adjustment holes.

Material strength must be sufficient; all safety certifications are mandatory.

Multi-purpose beams reduce costs; most convenient for port equipment.

V. Simplified Selection Conclusion (For Your Use)
5T–10T: Small equipment, steel plates, molds
10T–30T: Containers, steel structures, medium-sized machine tools
30T+: Heavy equipment, shipyard bulky items, port heavy loads