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Lifting beams are used to reduce
forces being applied to loads as a result of
non-vertical chains and straps.
This accessory includes a main beam and cross beams
allowing lifting from two or four points, and the
lifting points are adjustable. The review set is
in red (RAL 3002). It is modelled on a real beam
configuration with a capacity of 64 tons.
Packaging
This model comes in a small box with the beams wrapped
in tissue and the brackets contained in a small bag.
There are no chains or lifting straps included.
There are no instructions.
Detail
and Features
All the parts are metal and painted well in a slightly
matt finish. There are no graphics applied.
The main beam can be used on its own with the two
lifting plates which can have straps or chains fitted.
The plates can be set at any position allowing a lifting
width of 4 to 8cm. The lug of
the lifting beam will fit many crane hooks but not all
as some will have too narrow an opening on the hook.
The cross beams can be used on their own or mounted on
the main beam. The plates can have chains or
narrow straps attached to give a lifting width of 3 to
6cm.
Quality
and Price
These are well made metal items with a good finish.
They are relatively expensive however.
Overall
These are flexible lifting beams which can be posed in a
number of ways with crane models to provide more
interesting displays. As long as the cost can be
accepted, they are highly recommended.
Footnotes
This accessory was first shown at the Nuremberg Toy
Fair in 2011 and was also made in yellow (RAL 1007). |
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| The lifting
frame assembled. |
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| Lowering a
beam.
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| Using the main
beam only. |
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| Chains are
spread evenly. |
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| This is not a
legitimate way to get extra height on a scissor lift! |
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