When a load is lifted the crane hook must always be positioned above the load's centre of gravity. If the crane hook is not above the load's centre of gravity, on lifting the whole system will tilt until the centre of gravity is positioned underneath the crane hook. The higher the lifting beams are the less the system must tilt to take up the position with the load's centre of gravity underneath the crane hook.

As the lifting beam with load never hangs absolutely horizontally, an allowable tilt has been defined. According to EN 13155, a lifting beam tilt of max. 6° is allowed. On attaching the load, the level of the position of the load's centre of gravity must be noted and subjected to critical assessment! There is no cause for concern if the load's centre of gravity is positioned lower than the load attachment points. Particular attention is required if the load's centre of gravity is higher than the load attachment points! Please contact us!