The Machining & Welding 17 Ton 8 FT Modular Spreader is a bolt-together modular spreader beam section rated to 17 ton at a 8 foot beam length.

Modular spreader systems let you bolt sections together to reach the exact length a load requires, rather than stocking a separate fixed beam for every dimension.

Steel construction and a standardized bolt pattern keep sections interchangeable, so you can mix and match to reach the length you need.

A modular system reduces the number of individual beams you need to stock, since sections combine to cover a wide range of lengths.

Equipment like this shows up across a wide range of industries, from steel fabrication and machine shops to warehousing, construction, and vehicle service centers. Anywhere crews need to move a load overhead in a controlled, repeatable way, a purpose-built lift beam or crane keeps the job safer and faster than improvised rigging. Once a facility standardizes on the right lifting equipment for its typical loads, operators spend less time rigging and more time actually getting work done.

Pairing the right lifting equipment with proper technique keeps a shop's safety record intact. Inspect connection points regularly, respect the rated working load limit, and make sure every operator understands how the rigging is meant to be used before the first lift of the day. Small, consistent habits like these tend to matter more over time than any single piece of equipment, no matter how well it is built.

Well-built rigging hardware holds its rated capacity through years of regular use, provided it is inspected and stored properly between jobs. A dry, organized storage area away from corrosive chemicals or extreme temperature swings goes a long way toward extending the service life of steel components.

The full spec sheet is below, covering capacity, dimensions, and construction details at a glance.

The Machining & Welding 17 Ton 8 FT Modular Spreader is ready to bolt into your modular spreader system at 17 ton and 8 feet.

Product Info:
•  Capacity: 17 ton
•  Beam Length: 8 ft
•  Minimum Top Rigging Angle: 45 degrees
•  Style: Modular, bolt-together sections
•  Shipping Weight: 170 lbs