Genuine Modulift MOD 250 component — 3.0M Strut.
Modulift modular spreader beams are assembled from struts, end units and drop links, so one set covers a range of spans and capacities instead of a fixed-length beam. A complete beam consists of a pair of end units, a pair of drop links and your selected struts, with nuts and bolts supplied as standard.
Struts are the spanning members of a modular spreader beam. They bolt between two end units, and different lengths combine to build the exact span a lift needs. The same struts then recombine for later lifts at different spans, which is the entire point of a modular system: one set covers a range of jobs rather than committing you to a fixed beam.
This is an individual component, not a complete beam.
Key Features
- Strut length 3m: Combines with other lengths to build the span the lift needs
- Series rated capacity 250t at 14m span (250/250); 300t at 13m (250/300); 400t at 11m (250/400): At the stated span — other spans require the Load v Span table
- Maximum span 21m at reduced capacity: The upper limit for this series
- Matched shackles 200t to 300t top, 125t to 200t lower: Part of the certified geometry — do not substitute other sizes
- Complete set weighs 4895 kg at maximum span: Which decides how the set is transported and handled
- Heaviest single component 860 kg: The manual handling figure for building the beam
- Genuine Modulift component: Supplied with manufacturer certification
- Individual component, not a complete beam: A beam requires two end units, two drop links and the struts that set the span
Technical Specifications
| Property |
Value |
| Part number |
0250/3.00 |
| Series |
Modulift MOD 250 |
| Component type |
Strut |
| Strut length |
3m |
| Series rated capacity |
250t at 14m span (250/250); 300t at 13m (250/300); 400t at 11m (250/400) |
| Maximum span |
21m at reduced capacity |
| Weight of a complete set at maximum span |
4895 kg |
| Heaviest single component in the series |
860 kg |
| Matched shackles |
200t to 300t top, 125t to 200t lower |
All figures above are taken from the Modulift specification for this component. Working load limits vary with assembled span and sling-to-vertical angle — see the Load v Span table in the User Instructions.
Modulift MOD 250 | Lifting Equipment under LOLER 1998 | Manufacturer Certification Supplied
Supplied as a genuine Modulift component with manufacturer certification. A spreader beam is lifting equipment under LOLER 1998 and requires thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not exceeding 12 months. Working load limits depend on the assembled span and the sling-to-vertical angle; refer to the Load v Span table in the User Instructions for the configuration you intend to use.
Suitable Applications
Two-point and multi-point lifts where slings need to be kept clear of the load, where headroom is limited, or where the load would be damaged by sling compression. Modular sets suit operations lifting a range of loads, since the same components reconfigure to different spans rather than committing to one fixed beam. Modulift hold stock of the MOD 6 to MOD 600 range at their UK warehouse.
How to Use
- Establish the span, load and sling angle: All three determine the configuration. None can be assumed.
- Check the Load v Span table for the series: Capacity falls as span increases and as the sling-to-vertical angle increases.
- Use components from one series throughout: Flange dimensions, bolt patterns and ratings differ between series.
- Fit the matched shackle sizes: They are part of the certified geometry, even where a different shackle is stronger.
- Torque every bolted connection to specification: And check the completed assembly against the drawing before it takes load.
- Have the assembly specified where the configuration is not straightforward: Unusual spans, four-point lifts and off-centre loads all warrant it.
Warning: Working load limits depend on the assembled span and the sling-to-vertical angle, not on the series name alone. Check the Load v Span table for your configuration before every lift. Never mix components from different Modulift series.
Safety Information
- Never exceed the working load limit for the assembled span and sling angle.
- Use components from one Modulift series throughout the assembly.
- Fit only the matched shackle sizes specified for the series.
- Torque all bolted connections to the manufacturer’s specification.
- Check the completed assembly against the drawing before it takes load.
- Never modify, weld, heat or machine any component.
- Withdraw any component showing distortion, cracking or damaged threads.
- Thorough examination by a competent person required at intervals not exceeding 12 months under LOLER 1998.
Inspection and Maintenance
Inspect every component before assembly and the completed beam before it takes load. On struts and end units look for distortion, bowing and any damage to the flange faces, since a distorted flange will not seat and the bolts then carry load they were not intended to. Check every bolt hole for elongation, which indicates the connection has moved under load. Inspect threads on all bolts and replace rather than reuse anything damaged. On drop links and corner units check the shackle holes for elongation and wear. Confirm the part number and series marking remain legible on every component — a component that cannot be identified to a series cannot be certified as part of an assembly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I mix struts from different series?
No. Each Modulift series has its own flange dimensions, bolt pattern and rating. Struts, end units and drop links must all come from the same series, and the completed assembly must appear in that series' Load v Span table.
Q: How do I know which struts I need?
From the span the lift requires, then the Load v Span table for that series. Struts combine, so several lengths may reach the same span — but the span must fall within the table, not just be physically achievable.
Q: Is a strut a complete beam?
No. A beam needs two end units, two drop links and the struts. This is an individual component.
Q: Why is the longest strut only 6 metres?
So the set transports on a standard truck. Longer spans are built by bolting struts together rather than by making a single longer member.
Q: What certification is supplied?
Each assembly is supplied with the manufacturer's certification. Under LOLER 1998 a spreader beam is lifting equipment and requires thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
Q: Can you specify the assembly for me?
Yes. Which struts, end units and drop links you need depends on the span, the load and the sling-to-vertical angle. Contact our technical team with those three figures and we will specify the full assembly.
Q: Is this item in stock?
Modulift hold stock of the MOD 6 to MOD 600 range at their UK warehouse. Contact us to confirm current availability and collection or delivery options.
