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title: Loading traverse - storemaster® Storage technology
url: https://storemaster.de/en/glossar/ladetraverse/
date: 2023-06-14
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# Loading traverse

What is a loading beam and how is it used?



Loading beams are used for loading and unloading racking systems with heavy loads. The warehouse operator can easily lift a single sheet or pipe. For higher loads such as




machines,



sheet metal packages,



fully loaded pallets,



coils



or long goods packages




the forklift truck or a hydraulically controlled loading beam is recommended.



Loading beams generally consist of a square or rectangular profile made of steel or robust aluminium that can be rotated and adjusted. Depending on the type, a loading beam can be designed as a crane beam or attached crosswise to a structure, to a storage system or under the roof. It is also referred to as a beam traverse. A lifting beam has hooks, eyelets, clamps or cable hangers to support the loads.



Loading beams are often offered specifically for use as drum lifters for cable drums or drum shafts. With the LoadingBeam®, storemaster® offers a loading beam that has been specially developed for the quick and effortless loading of entire sheet metal storage drawers. It can be operated by crane or forklift. LoadingBeam® is compatible with the MasterTower® classic, ShuttleMaster® and TwenTower® sheet metal storage systems, among others.



What advantages does a loading beam offer compared to other loading systems?



Compared to forklift trucks or cranes, loading beams require less space for manoeuvring or transporting the stored goods. They can therefore be used in warehouses with confined spaces. They can also reach stored goods that are difficult for external systems to access. Another advantage is that the suspended weights can be distributed evenly and precisely over the lengths, thus minimising the risk of damage.



What materials are typically used for the manufacture of loading beams?



In general, the cross beams are made of many mm thick steel or aluminium profiles. This ensures the highest possible load capacity and durability. storemaster® offers a 20-year guarantee on its LoadingBeam® and all compatible racking systems. Lighter materials such as plastic or wood are used less frequently.



What safety aspects should be considered when using loading beams?



The main thing we associate with lifting beams is high load-bearing capacity. Heavy loads have to be lifted, especially in processing industries such as mechanical engineering. Not only the lifting beam itself, but also the suspension devices such as hooks or eyelets must be able to withstand high loads.



The same applies to the operation of a lifting beam:




Only trained personnel should be used



Protective equipment such as safety harnesses and helmets are „mandatory“.