Engineering:Spreader (lifting)

Short description: Device for lifting containers and unitized cargo

A spreader is a device used for lifting containers and unitized cargo. The spreader is placed between the container and the lifting machine.

The spreader used for containers has a locking mechanism at each corner that attaches to the four corners of the container. A spreader can be used on a container crane, a straddle carrier and with any other machinery to lift containers. Spreader operation can be manual, semiautomatic or fully automatic.

See also

• Containerization
• Intermodal container

External links

• Earls Industries Quality Spreaders, Attachments, Fabricated Forks, & Related Equipment
• Greenfield Products Automatic and manual container spreaders
• Container Spreaders Handling equipment for all types containers