Peerless Spreader Beams

Peerless Spreader Beams for Below-the-Hook Lifting

A spreader beam connects to the crane through two sling legs, one attached to each end of the beam. This puts the beam in compression. The advantage over a standard bridle sling setup is that the beam keeps the sling legs spread at a fixed distance, the load sees no inward compressive force from angled slings, and the rigging geometry is repeatable lift after lift.

Peerless spreader beams are manufactured per ASME B30.20 (Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices) and stamped with the working load limit and manufacturer identification. Holloway Houston stocks Peerless spreader beams with WLL ratings up to 220 tons, covering the full range from light fabrication work to the heaviest industrial lifts.

Types of Peerless Spreader Beams

Fixed-Length Spreader Beams

Fixed spreader beams have set end-to-end dimensions. They work well in operations where the load width and pick point spacing are consistent from lift to lift. The fixed geometry means less setup time between picks and more predictable rigging.

Adjustable Spreader Beams

Adjustable spreader beams allow the end fittings to slide along the beam body, changing the span between sling attachment points. This makes one beam usable across a range of load widths without changing hardware. Peerless adjustable models typically feature a mechanical locking mechanism that secures the end positions before the lift.

Heavy-Capacity Spreader Beams

At the upper end of the Peerless spreader beam range, from 50 tons through 220 tons, the beams are engineered for steel mill, offshore, and heavy industrial applications. At these capacities, the beam sections are heavier, the end fittings are larger-bore shackle connections, and proof testing becomes part of the delivery package.

Peerless Spreader Beams by Capacity and Configuration

Working Load Limit Range:

• Light to medium duty: 1 ton to 25 tons (general fabrication and material handling)
• Heavy duty: 25 tons to 100 tons (structural, vessel, and machinery lifts)
• Very heavy duty: 100 tons to 220 tons (steel mill, offshore, heavy industrial)

Configurations:

• Fixed-length: Set span between pick points.
• Adjustable: Variable span to match different load widths.
• Heavy-capacity: Engineered for 50+ ton lifts with proof test documentation.

Attachment:

• Top sling legs typically attach via shackle connections at each beam end
• Load attachment at beam ends via shackle, hook, or integrated fitting

About Peerless Industrial Group

Peerless Industrial Group is a US manufacturer headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, and part of the pewag Group since 2019. Peerless has a long history producing lifting and rigging hardware, chains, below-the-hook devices, and material handling products, for industrial markets across North America.

Peerless spreader beams are engineered for below-the-hook service and manufactured to ASME B30.20. Each beam is stamped with the working load limit and comes with documentation. Holloway Houston is an authorized Peerless distributor with inventory on hand in Houston.

Shop by Configuration

• Fixed-Length Peerless Spreader Beams
• Adjustable Peerless Spreader Beams
• Heavy-Capacity Peerless Spreader Beams

Peerless Spreader Beam Applications by Industry

• Steel Mill: Moving wide coil, plate, and structural shapes where sling angles need to be kept to a minimum or the load width requires spread sling legs.
• Offshore and Marine: Platform equipment lifts, module picks, and vessel work where the load geometry requires spreader control.
• Petrochemical: Reactor, column, and heat exchanger moves during turnaround where load integrity and rigging geometry are tightly managed.
• Heavy Fabrication: Turning and transporting large weldments and structural assemblies across a fabrication yard.
• Precast Concrete: Wide or long precast panels where bridle sling angles would otherwise impose compressive stress on the concrete.
• General Industry: Any lift where the load width, headroom, or pick point geometry makes a simple bridle sling impractical.

Why Holloway Houston for Peerless Spreader Beams

Holloway Houston has served the rigging and lifting industry from Houston, Texas for over 65 years. We stock Peerless below-the-hook equipment including spreader beams, lifting beams, coil lifters, and pallet lifters. Our rigging specialists understand beam selection, sling configuration, and crane interface requirements.

Holloway Houston offers rigging inspection services, our qualified inspectors examine below-the-hook lifting devices per ASME B30.20 and OSHA standards to keep equipment in service and crews working safely.

What to Consider When Selecting a Spreader Beam

Working Load Limit: The rated WLL needs to account for the total load including rigging hardware and any dynamic factors in the lift. Every Peerless spreader beam is stamped with the WLL per ASME B30.20.

Span Between Pick Points: The distance between sling attachment points at each end of the beam determines the rigging geometry at the crane hook. This distance needs to match the sling leg length and head room available.

Fixed vs. Adjustable: Fixed-span beams suit operations with consistent load geometry. Adjustable beams serve facilities where load width changes regularly.

Upper Sling Attachment: The sling legs that connect the beam to the crane hook need to have the right WLL and length to work with the beam's attachment points. This is part of the overall rigging assembly design.

Spreader Beam Safety and Awareness

Peerless spreader beams are below-the-hook lifting devices governed by ASME B30.20 and referenced in OSHA 1910.179. The following points apply to spreader beam awareness:

• Spreader beams per ASME B30.20 carry the rated WLL, manufacturer name, and serial number on the beam body. Only beams with legible markings and current inspection status are suitable for service.
• The beam is in compression during the lift. Deformation, buckling, or cracking of the beam body is a sign the device is out of service condition. ASME B30.20 covers the inspection criteria for below-the-hook devices at both frequent and periodic intervals.
• End fittings and shackle connections at the top and bottom of the beam get the same inspection attention as the beam body. Worn or damaged fittings change the load path.
• Proof test and load test documentation from Peerless is supplied at purchase for each beam. Holloway Houston retains these records and passes them through with every order.

Complete Your Rigging System

• Peerless Lifting Beams : Single-suspension lifting configurations for multi-point load control.
• Chain Slings : Upper sling legs from the crane hook to the spreader beam end fittings.
• Shackles : Shackle connections at beam end fittings and crane attachment points.
• Peerless Coil Lifters : Dedicated below-the-hook coil handling for steel and processing facilities.