The Machining & Welding 2000 LB Beam Tong is a self-gripping beam tong rated to 2,000 pounds, sized for 5 to 6 inch flange thickness.

Self-gripping tongs speed up repetitive beam handling compared to rigging each piece individually with slings.

A rugged forged body and flange-matched jaws give this tong dependable grip across a range of beam sizes.

Tension-activated gripping adds a margin of safety, since the hold tightens rather than loosens as the load increases.

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.

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.

Add the Machining & Welding 2000 LB Beam Tong to your rigging for fast, self-locking beam handling.

Product Info:
•  Capacity: 2,000 lbs
•  Flange Range: 5 in to 6 in
•  Shipping Weight: 16 lbs