Britlift who are designers and manufacturers of lifting equipment (lifting beams, frames and spreader beams) were recently approached by their client Edwards Lifting Services to supply a 50 tonne [...]

Britlift are able to offer custom lifting beams, custom lifting frames and custom spreader beams, as well as offer adaptations or systems that compliment an existing system. We can design a [...]

Why is the force in an angled sling greater has been a question I have been asked a number of times. As a result, and after an overlong absence as a result of a busy holiday season at Britlift, [...]

Modular Spreader Frame for Lifting Bathroom Pods – Britlift supply a 3m x 4m, 13 tonne modular spreader frame design to give maximum flexibility to lift multiple sized Bathroom Pods in [...]

A great example of our engineering expertise. Here is a custom 3m x 1m custom lifting frame designed and manufactured to clients specifications. Low headroom solution for use with a gantry crane [...]

Another Britlift modular spreader system on its way to its new owner. This 50t modular spreader known as the ‘T50’ has a maximum span of 13m and can achieve its maximum capacity up to [...]

Spreader Beams or Spreader Bars – The differences between the UK and US spreader systems and legislation. Before I begin, I would just like to extend a quick message of thanks to those all [...]

Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who read, commented, liked and shared the first post in this series, Spreader Beam Or Lifting Beam – An Explanation For All. The response was fantastic [...]

Ever wondered how a spreader beam or lifting beam works, or what forces it sees? Ever been confused by the difference between a spreader beam or lifting beam? This is the first in a series of [...]