What is another word for spreader bar?
Pronunciation: [spɹˈɛdə bˈɑː] (IPA) 
Spreader bar is a widely used term in the rigging and lifting industry. However, there are many synonyms for this equipment. The most common synonyms for spreader bar are beam, lifting beam, spreader beam, lifting spreader bar, and spreader frame. Some industry-specific synonyms include hoist beam, lifting tackle, crane bar, and lifting yoke. In marine and shipping industries, spreader bars are commonly referred to as cargo beams. Spreaders may have specific purposes such as wire rope rigging, steel beam lifting, and heavy equipment handling. Despite their different names, spreader bars all serve the same purpose of providing stability and distributing weight in lifting and rigging operations.
