Built as an H-frame rather than a simple straight beam, the Machining & Welding 2000 LB 4 FT Economy H-Beam covers 6 by 4 feet at 2,000 pounds capacity, ideal for loads that need support on more than one axis.

The H-shaped frame provides pick points on both the width and length of the load, keeping wide crates, panels, tanks, and skids level and stable during the lift.

The frame is built as a fixed size unit, so there is no adjustment needed once you match the beam to the load footprint.

Four-point rigging spreads the load across more sling legs, which can reduce individual sling loads compared to a two-point pick of the same total weight.

Maintenance departments, fabrication shops, warehouses, and construction crews all rely on equipment in this category to handle lifts that come up again and again. Having the right beam or crane on hand means operators are not left rigging a load with mismatched slings or borrowed hardware, which keeps every lift consistent regardless of who is running it that day.

As with any lifting equipment, never exceed the rated working load limit, and inspect slings, hooks, shackles, and connection points before every use. Confirm compatibility with your hoist, crane, or trolley system before placing an order, and follow your facility's rigging and lockout procedures for every lift. A few minutes spent checking hardware condition and load balance up front is far cheaper than dealing with a dropped or shifted load later, and it keeps your team's daily routine consistent from one job to the next.

Properly rated hardware, stored and maintained correctly, tends to outlast the equipment it gets paired with. Building a simple habit of checking condition before each use costs very little time and pays off in fewer surprises when a piece of rigging hardware is actually under load.

Full specifications are listed below so you can confirm fit against your current rigging before it ships.

The Machining & Welding 2000 LB 4 FT Economy H-Beam is ready to keep wide, unbalanced loads level from the moment it goes into service.

Product Info:
•  Working Load Limit: 2,000 lbs
•  Frame Width: 6 ft
•  Frame Length: 4 ft
•  Style: H-frame, four-point lifting
•  Frame Material: Structural steel
•  Shipping Weight: 170 lbs