The Machining & Welding 20000 LB Plate Lifting Beam is built to lift wide plate stock, rated to 20,000 pounds at 84 inches wide.

Steel yards and fabrication shops use beams like this to move plate and sheet stock between cutting, forming, and storage areas.

Steel construction throughout keeps the beam rigid under load, even when supporting wide, heavy plate stock.

This is purpose built equipment for plate handling, saving the setup time of rigging wide stock with mismatched hardware.

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.

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.

Rigging hardware like this sees repeated use, so look for equipment that is properly rated, clearly marked, and traceable to a manufacturer that stands behind its specifications. Keeping documentation on hand for each piece of equipment also makes routine inspections and any future certification requirements easier to manage.

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

Order the Machining & Welding 20000 LB Plate Lifting Beam rated to 20,000 pounds at 84 inches wide.

Product Info:
•  Capacity: 20,000 lbs
•  Width: 84 in
•  Frame Material: Structural steel
•  Shipping Weight: 245 lbs