End Cap And Spreader Bar System And Method For Sizing Same

A system of end caps for lifting a load with at least one spreader bar, the system comprising:

• a plurality of end caps, and at least one spreader bar extending therebetween, wherein each end cap of the plurality of end caps comprises at least one receptacle shaped to receive the at least one spreader bar, wherein each of the at least one receptacles comprise at least one pinch bolt located on the at least one receptacle adapted to fasten the at least one spreader bar into place, wherein each end cap of the plurality of end caps comprises a load plate reinforced by at least one brace and abutting an outer end of the at least one receptacle, and wherein each end cap of the plurality of end caps comprises at least one lifting lug comprising one or more upper apertures shaped to receive a respective upper shackle and one or more lower apertures shaped to receive a respective lower shackle;
• a plurality of lower shackles, wherein each respective lower shackle is connected to said at least one lifting lug of the at least one end cap of the plurality of end caps, wherein the each respective lower shackle is connected to one or more lower slings, and wherein each respective lower sling is connected to the load;
• a plurality of upper shackles, wherein each respective upper shackle is connected to said at least one lifting lug of the at least one end cap of the plurality of end caps, wherein the each respective upper shackle is connected to upper slings, and wherein the plurality of upper slings converge at a lift point,
• wherein each end cap of the plurality of end caps comprises a foot plate located below the receptacle, the load plate, and at least a portion of the lifting lug, wherein each foot plate of the plurality of end caps has a perpendicular connection with the load plate of each end cap.