Caldwell® Lifters for Primary Metals Manufacturing

Not all picks require low-headroom beams. And sometimes you need the extra stability of a chain or wire rope rigging. In those situations, the Model 30 Fixed Spreader Beam is the right choice.

Capacity and spread configurations are virtually limitless. The chart highlights sizes available from 50 to 130 tons. Review our complete high-capacity spreader beam chart, starting at 5 tons.

Adjustable Spreader Beam

More stability and knock-down design means safer lifts and easier transport. Want to customize it? Pair it with the end fittings below.

This series of special spreader systems can be designed to lift loads of almost any size or weight. Certain adjustability characteristics allow for a wide range of usage, as well as handling unbalanced loads where the center of gravity is substantially off center.

Sometimes, you need to create it yourself. let Caldwell help. Choose from different end fittings and a pipe coupler to get the beam you want.

Add these end fittings to your Model 34 to create a 4-point beam to meet your specific applications.

Sometimes, you need to create it yourself. let Caldwell help. Choose from different end fittings and a pipe coupler to get the beam you want.Sometimes, you need to create it yourself. let Caldwell help. Choose from different end fittings and a pipe coupler to get the beam you want.

Sometimes, you need to create it yourself. let Caldwell help. Choose from different end fittings and a pipe coupler to get the beam you want.

The Dura-Mod® 2-Polnt/24-Metric Ton Spreader Beam can be configured in spreads of 3' to 24'. Order Spreader Sections, End Fittings, Drop Links, and Bolts separately to build the beam you want.

Distributor Benefits Keep components in stock to give your customers quick-ship access to a variety of certified spreaders ... or offer as configurable rental inventoryOffer additional components (spreader sections or end/corner fittings) after initial beam system sale to help your customers expand their capabilities without breaking the bank

The Dura-Mod® 2-Point/50 Metric Ton Spreader Beam can be configured in spreads of 3 to 41 feet.

The Dura-Mod® 2-Point/70-Metric Ton Spreader Beam can be configured in spreads of 3' to 45'. Order Spreader Sections, End Fittings, Drop Links, and Bolts separately to build the beam you want.

The Dura-Mod® 2-Point/110-Metric Ton Spreader Beam can be configured in spreads of 6' to 59'. Order Spreader Sections, End Fittings, Drop Links, and Bolts separately to build the beam you want.

The Dura-Mod® 2-Point/170-Metric Ton Spreader Beam can be configured in spreads of 6' to 59'. Order Spreader Sections, End Fittings, Drop Links, and Bolts separately to build the beam you want.

Modular DM30 Box Spreader Beam can be configured in spreads of 3' to 20' in square or rectagular configurations.

Modular DM60 Box Spreader Beam can be configured in spreads of 4' to 36' in square or rectagular configurations.

Model 16 Adjustable Spreader/Lifting Beam provides versatility and power. This best-selling workhorse gives crane operators and riggers options with adjustable lifting points for dozens of load scenarios.

Model 17 Adjustable Lifting beam features an adjustable bail and lifting points in 6" incerments to handle standard and unbalanced loads. Get the set-up you need with a few quick motions.

You know that there are times when cured concrete requires some special care and handling because you cannot scratch the surface. We know it too ... and created the Model 172 Concrete Pressure Tongs to handle the job properly.

Sometimes, you just need a bit more bite. The serrated steel cams on the Model 173's jaw give you just that.

With an adjustable lifting point and pivoting urethane pads, you can set up the Model 176 to match your exact application.

The fixed Twin Basket Sling Lifting Beam should perhaps be called El Toro for its resemblance to a longhorn bull! Just as tough and ready to roll, this unique beam comes standard with two sets of bent bar hooks on all units with a spread of 6'L or greater, if you need a different configuration, let us know – it’s customizable.

Elegantly simple design with a bent bar bail makes hooking and unhooking easy ... which is appreciated when the day is long and the picks are plentiful.

Higher capacities? Greater outside spreads? Both? When you need a more powerful beam to do the work, the Model 20H is ready for the job. Standard units handle up to 40 tons with outside spreads up to 42'L If you need something larger, Caldwell can help. Mill Duty line of Low-Headroom Multiple-Spead Lifting Beams handles loads up to 375 tons!

Big loads? Heavy picks? Super-size lifts? No worries. The model 20HC is ready and willing to do the work. With built-in beam stands and reinforced I-beam construction, this beauty is ready for whatever you throw at it.

When you only need a short span to connect your crane and load, this low-headroom Bail-Style Triangle Beam can do the job.

Choose this low-headroom solution when a short span is all you need to make the connections between the load and the crane.

A specially designed lifting and rotating beam using two cranes or two hoists to horizontally rotate a load. A position locking pin holds the load rotation at a desgnated position. Available with motorized rotation.

Heavy-Duty Twin Basket Sling Lifting Beams

Used to lift rolls with plate style or bent J-Hooks. Hooks are designed to support the core mandrel which is through the I.D of the roll. Fixed beam lengths can be used for single roll widths. Maximum roll diameters will determine length of J-Hooks.

Sometimes the simple designs are the best. This product has been part of the Caldwell assortment for a long time ... and for good reason. It works. You tell us how to cut the J-hooks and choose fixed or pivot. They're fast to set, easy to train, and help material handlers on the shop floor get the job done.

Off-center loads are easier than ever with the Model 24 Adjustable Bail Lifting Beam. Simply slide the bail along the channel and lock it into preset positions. Simple concept. Fantastic results.

When you hook this Model 25 Twin Hoist Lifting Beam up to a hoist at each end, you have created a custom lifting device of sorts. By using the hoists in tandem, you increase load stability, which improves load safety.

Like the Model 24, the Model 26 Load Leveler Lifting Beam gives you the ability to slide the bail to handle off-center loads. But with this design, you can place the bail literally anywhere ... no preset slots to lock into. So you have complete. control.

Center of gravity should be evaluated, unbalanced loads can create unstable rigging; consult qualified rigger or factory

Choose from three design options to build a custom 4-point beam for your specific application: Mulitiple Bails, Adjustable Bail, or Adjustable Spread.

Handle large loads using multiple pick points. Choose from 3-, 5-, or 10-ton capacities with adjustable spreads. For customizations, choose the Model 27F.

When your facility uses bulk containers with four nylon loops, the Model 27SL helps protect the load, operator, and container.

With help from Caldwell engineers, design a 3-point, low-headroom lifting beam to your exact specifications.

Chlorine Cylinder Lifting Beam

Put the power and control in the crane operator's skilled, capable hands with the Caldwell Motorized Rotating Crane Hook. With full 360-degree rotation, the operator can place loads in tough to reach or access locations with ease, orienting them exactly right.

Motorized Rotating Crane Hook Pin Ball

Used to grip the O.D. of a roll. The diameter range can vary up to 25%. Used to grip the O.D. of a roll. The diameter range can vary up to 25%. A double-leg design will provide additional roll stability. However, single-leg models are available for narrower rolls. Double-leg tongs recommended for rolls wider than 48".

Used for side lifting of rolls by gripping on the ends.

It's all about the pivoting wedge on this unit. By maneuvering that wedge in between two stacked coils, an operator can separate them and begin a tilt, allowing the rest of the hook to slide in and do its job.

This Caldwell Model 81P Roll Lifter is designed to handle rolls by inserting a round arm into the roll I.D.

With capacities from 5 to 50 tons, this C-hook is built to perform. A mill favorite, the standard design shows up and does the work every day. Need customizations like padding for coil protection, other capacities, or something else? Call 800.628.4263 to talk about your application.

Efficiency matters. And when you can move more than one slit coil at a time, crane operators save time and, therefore, money. Set them up for success with Caldwell's Model 82LA.

Available in capacities from 1/2 ton to 5 tons. Choose a narrow hook to handle narrow coils with less coil edge damage than web slings. Unit will not hang level when empty.

When space is tight and the loads are heavy, this is the hook for the job. Based off Caldwell's best-selling Model 82, the Model 82RC features a recessed counterweight that allows you to stack coils closer together, making the most of the space you have available.

Ergonomic Vertical Eye Coil Lifter

Vertical coil lifting presents unique challenges, but the Caldwell Model 83EW is ready to conquer. Simply insert the unit in the I.D. of the coil {stored on spacers, of course), placing the feet under the coil itself. The lifter legs automatically adjust to the walls of the coil I.D. so a safe lift can proceed.

Simple hand wheel operation adjusts legs to the appropriate I.D. for engagement and disengagement. Stock units available with capacities of 2-1/2 to 10 tons. Need something bigger or smaller? Call 800.628.4263 to talk to our Customer Service team to discuss options.

Choose Hand Wheel Leg Drive or Motorized Leg Drive.

If there was a Caldwell Lifting Solutions Hall of Fame, the Model 85 Coil Lifter could claim “Legend” status. The rugged and efficient stock units sold here are ready to handle up to 33 tons, but that’s just the beginning. The Model 85 is also one of our most customized lifters. Higher capacities, rotation, load scales, indicator lights, padding, toe rollers, and more are available. See the following pages for details.

Used to lift rolls by positioning lifting pins in the I.D. of the roll.

What happens when you take a legendary lifter and add rotation? A star is born! Caldwell's Model 85R is an industry favorite, in use in manufacturing facilities all over the world. And if you work in paper mills, steel mills or other severe-duty environments, our Mill Duty line, built for extreme temperatures, higher capacities, and higher load cycles, is ready to do the work. Call for info.

New and improved design makes this versatile lifter a great option for coil lifts where aisle space is tight. Plus, it's much more adjustable to provide simple, affordable, efficient lifts for a variety of coil sizes.

Low-Platform Roll Upender/Downender allows rolls to be repositioned by 90° rotation. The low-platform is desirable in those applications where headroom is restricted. Hydraulic controls are standard.

Make life a little easier for operators with this low-platform design. With the Model 88L, they have better access to coils.

Heavy duty Model 88 Roll Positioner is available with a mechanical drive. This model requires additional platform height.

Model 90 Pallet Lifter allows your overhead crane to be converted into an overhead lift truck. Available with fixed or adjustable forks.

Adjustable bail provides for balanced handling of items with different load centers.

Model 90P Pallet Type Roll Lifter lifts and trnsports a roll by supporting it underneath its diameter, leaving the core open.

Adjust fork spread with a pry bar to move multiple pallet sizes off your dock, around your manufacturing floor or across your warehouse.

Easy-to-operate hand wheel allows almost infinite spread adjustment.

Your material handlers will thank you for making it easier to move this unit from crane bay to crane bay or from one end of your facility to the other. Just tilt and roll.

Lightweight, economical, and reliable - sometimes that's just what you need. Choose from 1-, 2- or 3-ton capacities.

Beefed up, double-frame construction handles your heaviest lifts, from 7-1/2 to 20 tons.

This heavy-duty version of Caldwell's Model 91 handles higher capacity loads with double-frame construction. Choose for your heaviest and toughest jobs.

Heavy-duty, double-frame version of Model 92.

Product Features Choose ½- or 1-ton capacityHeights under boom up to 16 ft.Spans up to 16 ft.Faster installation, no special footings required -- Place this 360° swinging jib on existing reinforced concrete that’s at least 6”DLess downtime -- Get production up and running quickly, affordably, and safelyAll designs meet AISC standards as they pertain to jibs and overhead cranes Product Options Tight Wire KitRotation StopsElectrical CollectorsParking DeviceHoist & Trolley PackagesEpoxy Anchoring Systems Product Applications Workstations and work cellsAssembly linesPick-and-place applicationsCustomizable for outdoor, food-grade, spark-proof requirements It is recommended that Foundationless Jib Cranes be mounted on reinforced concrete with a minimum depth of 6”, avoiding any gaps, cracks, or expansion joints within a given area. Size of area to be determined by qualified engineer. Anchor bolts must have a 4-_/_” minimum embedment. It is not The Caldwell Group’s responsibility to verify the suitability of a floor or structure to which our product is mounted. Prior to mounting, it is required that the customer/end user seek advice from a qualified engineer.

Economical, simple, straightforward design for lower capacity loads. Perfect when you only occasionally need small beams moved.

Ergonomics. Safety. Accessibility. When you need to raise your product up to the right height for manufacturing, maintenance or repair processes, let Heavy-Duty Material Stands help. Each pair is custom designed to your specific application.

Keep your employees safe with our patent-pending Lifter Lockout™. This innovative device senses when a load is in the lifter and locks out the lifter functions to prevent inadvertent opening of the lifter. You can install it on most motorized lifters that do not have a means of locking out the drive. Caldwell Model 84 Coil Grab, Model 85P Paper Roll Grab, and Model 60 Sheet lifters are just a kw examples. It can even be installed on other manufacturers' lifting equipment.

Caldwell custom-designed material baskets provide the ideal solution when lifting and transporting components on the job site or manufacturing facility.

When you are handling thick plates one at a time, the Model PL Plate Lifter is the go-to choice. You just get the lifter in position, engage the hooks and lift.

Model PS-CH is used to store all C-Hook type lifters (Models: 82, 82LA, 82RC).

Model PS-M-TS is for storage and maintenance of two-sided lifters. Personnel platforms provide ease of access to drive system for maintenance and inspection of motorized units.

Model PS-TS is for storage of two-sided coil lifters (Models: 84, 85, 86).

Tongs adjust automatically to lift any size rails. Choose from 1-or 2-ton capacities.

When you need to ensure there will be no marring of the surface on concrete, stone, metal or other expensive or more delicate loads, the polyurethane gripping surfaces on the Model ST Slab Tongs have your back.