TBB-A Lifting Beam & Spreader for FIBC Bulk Bags (1000 kg - 2000 kg WLL)

Handling heavy Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) requires specialised lifting equipment to prevent bag crushing, sling detachment, and dangerous load swaying. The TBB-A Spreader Beam is a highly engineered material handling solution specifically designed for the safe, secure, and perfectly balanced transportation of standard BIG-BAGs, JUMBO bags, super sacks, and tonne bags.

Crucially, the TBB-A is explicitly designed to enable the seamless, obstruction-free unloading of bottom-funnel discharge bags and open-bottom sacks, making it an indispensable asset for modern logistics, chemical manufacturing, and bulk agricultural handling.

Optimised FIBC Handling & Bottom Discharge

• Unrestricted Bottom Unloading: Unlike cross-style lifting beams that can obstruct the bottom of the bag, the TBB-A features an open-frame geometry. This allows operators to easily access and untie bottom-discharge funnels while the bag remains safely suspended.
• Precision Sling Geometry: The beam is designed with carefully calculated attachment points that maintain the lifting loops in a vertical position. This prevents the top of the bulk bag from being crushed inward, drastically minimising the risk of fabric tearing and sling failure.
• Heavy-Duty Scalability: Available in multiple configurations to suit your specific operational needs, offering Working Load Limits (WLL) of either 1000 kg (1 Tonne) or 2000 kg (2 Tonnes).
• Premium European Construction: Proudly Made in the EU. Constructed from high-quality industrial steel to resist mechanical damage and the rigorous daily wear of harsh warehouse and port environments.

Diverse Industrial Applications

The highly versatile design of the TBB-A spreader makes it the ideal lifting attachment across multiple sectors:

• Warehouses & Logistics: Safe transportation of bulk materials and raw ingredients.
• Agriculture & Chemicals: Effortless handling of heavy seed, fertilizer, or chemical sacks over hoppers and vats.
• Ports & Freight Terminals: Heavy-duty loading and unloading operations in commercial shipping yards.

Strict UK Safety & Statutory Certification

When suspending multi-tonne bulk bags over hoppers or transit vehicles, safety and regulatory traceability are built into the core of the equipment. Every TBB-A lifting beam is rigorously tested to ensure total peace of mind:

• UKCA Approved: Fully certified and regulatory-ready for legal trade and industrial use within the United Kingdom.
• Machinery Law Compliance: Fully adheres to the mandatory health and safety directives of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
• Complete Traceability: Each unit features a permanent identification plate detailing the manufacturer's mark, UKCA marking, exact load capacity, factory serial number, and year of production.
• Harmonised Industry Standards: Designed, manufactured, and tested in strict alignment with:
• BS EN 13155: Harmonised standard for non-fixed load lifting attachments

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use this spreader to empty bags with a bottom discharge spout?
A: Yes. The TBB-A is specifically engineered with an open-centre framework, allowing operators to easily reach under the suspended bag to open bottom-funnel or open-bottom discharge spouts without obstruction.

Q: Why use a spreader beam instead of just hooking the bag loops directly to the crane hook?
A: Hooking all four bag loops directly onto a single crane hook pulls the loops sharply inward. This crushes the top of the bag, destabilises the load, and puts extreme, unsafe tension on the fabric seams. The TBB-A keeps the lifting loops vertical, ensuring a safe, balanced lift.

Q: How do I select the right TBB-A model for my operations?
A: You need to match the beam to two factors: the maximum weight of the bags you lift (choose either the 1.0 t or 2.0 t capacity) and the physical footprint of your standard bags (e.g., 900 x 900 mm).

Q: Where is the TBB-A lifting beam manufactured?
A: To ensure exceptional structural integrity and premium steel quality, the TBB-A spreader is proudly Made in the EU.

Q: Is this lifting equipment legally compliant for use on UK worksites?
A: Absolutely. The TBB-A Lifting Beam is fully UKCA marked and strictly adheres to the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, alongside harmonised BS EN 13155 safety standards.