What Are the Two Types of Lifting Beams?
Apr 9th 2026
Choosing the right lifting beam is not just a matter of capacity. It affects load stability, headroom, rigging geometry, and day-to-day efficiency. For buyers evaluating below-the-hook lifting devices, understanding the two most common lifting beam configurations can make it easier to choose equipment that matches the lift, the environment, and the frequency of use.
In most buying situations, the two beam styles you will compare are fixed lifting beams and adjustable lifting beams. Both are de…
The Complete Buyer’s Guide to Overhead Cranes
Feb 13th 2026
A practical, standards-minded guide for selecting an overhead crane system—and the hoist + rigging gear that makes it safe, efficient, and compliant.
Many teams use “overhead crane” to mean the complete bridge crane system (runway, bridge, trolley, controls) plus the items you buy most often—hoists, trolleys, slings, shackles, hooks, and below-the-hook devices. Lifting.com is especially strong on the equipment you spec, replace, and use every day (hoists + pullers, bea…