Spreader bars are one of the most commonly used below the hook lifting devices to help assist crane operators in lifting heavy loads and objects. It is often used to lift loads that are too difficult to move using a single point of attachment.
Most spreader bars typically have two lifting lugs going up to transfer the load to the crane and two lugs going down to connect to the object being lifted. The mechanical design of a spreader bar allows you to stabilize and support a load properly during an overhead lift. Holloway Houston has always made it a point to provide its customers with the best spreader bar solutions through our MorBar product series.
We have designed Holloway Houston MorBar spreader bars that conform to various industry standards set by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) such as ASME BTH-1 and ASME B30.20. So, these spreader bars are suitable for lifting very heavy and/or large loads. The horizontal bar connecting the two shackling ends is extremely durable and lightweight.
When you use only a crane to lift a load, it may become unevenly distributed as there is only one point of contact between the load and the crane. This, in turn, may cause a fatal accident during the lifting. However, a MorBar spreader bar will evenly distribute and stabilize the weight of the load, even for awkwardly shaped objects. So, your lifting tasks become much safer and easier.
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What separates Holloway Houston from its competitors, however, is its rental service. Holloway Houston lifting spreader bar service is our flagship rental offering with a worldwide presence in the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of spreader bars, wire rope slings, and associated rigging.
When it comes to renting, you can enjoy the following benefits at Holloway Houston.
Over the years, our MorBar Rigging Rentals Division has expanded its scope. Today, our rentals include the following:

Spreader bars allow you to lift heavy loads safely and easily. When it comes to spreader bars, MorBar rental service is one of the best alternatives to buying the equipment. You will not only get service from experienced professionals but also have a wide range of spreader bars to choose from. It is also possible to get customized rigging solutions for spreader bars. Feel free to tell us about your spreader bar rigging and lifting needs to discuss about creating a customized solution.
Shop OnlineA spreader bar is a below-the-hook device with two lifting lugs on top that connect to the crane and two attachment points on the bottom for the load. The bar's rigid structure keeps sling geometry controlled, preventing inward crushing forces on the load and distributing weight evenly across multiple pick points. MorBar spreader bars from Holloway Houston are designed to ASME BTH-1 and ASME B30.20 standards and are suited for construction, marine, petrochemical, and remote-location lifting applications.
Spreader bars are typically used when a load is too wide or long to lift from a single point without damage, when inward compression from angled sling legs would harm the load's structural integrity, or when the crane must lift from multiple horizontal locations simultaneously. Pipes, concrete slabs, and structural steel elements are common applications. A spreader bar eliminates the sling angle capacity reduction that would otherwise apply when sling legs are spread wide on a large load.
Rented spreader bars from Holloway Houston's MorBar division arrive inspected, proof-tested, and certified , no capital outlay, no storage costs, no recertification burden. For one-time engineered lifts or projects with varying load dimensions, renting the specific size and configuration needed is more practical than maintaining an owned inventory. MorBar rentals are available worldwide across construction, manufacturing, mining, and aeronautical applications, with customized solutions available for non-standard lift requirements.
Spreader bars pair with wire rope or chain slings at the lower attachment points, shackles to connect those slings to the bar's lifting lugs, and a crane hook or master link at the upper connection. Each component's WLL must be matched to the load, and the spreader bar's rated capacity governs the total assembly. Holloway Houston's MorBar rental service includes engineering consultation to confirm component compatibility. Browse the full rigging hardware catalog at hhilifting.com.
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