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Britlift delivers bespoke beam solution for cable reel lifting. A bespoke high-capacity lifting beam has proved so useful for offshore work that the client has ordered another one. Teesside-based Tusk Lifting received a special request for a 400t lifting beam to ensure safe lifting of giant sub-sea cable reels. Tusk turned to beam specialists Britlift to design and manufacture the product. “Our client needed a beam that could lift cable reels of up to 400t, with offset centres of gravity,” said Julie Montgomery, sales and systems support lead for Tusk Lifting. “We brought Britlift the challenge and they came up with the solution.” Working closely with Tusk Lifting and its client, Britlift supplied custom box spreader beam with a cradle/stand and heavy-duty sling adjustor. Its technical team specified a more hardwearing paint job to better withstand offshore conditions. As part of Britlift’s comprehensive service, it also supplied proof of load testing and MPI, with an enhanced quality pack which included an ITP as well as welding maps with related procedures and qualifications, plus reports covering structural calculations and the paint spec.