Container Lifting Lugs
Designed for heavy-duty performance in extreme conditions, our container lifting lugs provide secure handling and compliance with industry standards. Durable, reliable, and easy to use, our lifting lugs are perfect for demanding applications, lifting up to 56 tonnes. Explore our range today for trusted lifting solutions that get the job done.
WHAT ARE CONTAINER LIFTING LUGS?
Container lifting lugs are a type of lifting clamp, typically used to move standard ISO shipping containers safely and efficiently, whilst at sea, on rail roads, and other heavy load-bearing environments. They come in various designs, shapes, sizes and configurations and are manufactured from strong materials, such as steel, and are designed to be super robust and durable in order to handle the considerable weight and tension associated with containers.
KEY FEATURES OF LIFTING LUGS
ATTACHMENT POINTS: Container Lifting Lugs are usually positioned at the top corners of the container, providing designated attachment points for heavy-duty lifting equipment such as cranes or spreader beams.
STRENGTH & DURABILITY: Designed to withstand the rigors associated with container lifting and moving fully loaded shipping containers. They are constructed to be durable to ensure the safety and security of both the container and its valuable contents.
STANDARDISATION: The design and placement of container lifting lugs are standardised according to ISO specifications for shipping containers. This ensures compatibility with a wide range of lifting equipment and promotes interoperability across the global shipping industry.
IDENTIFICATION: They can often be purchased colour-coded to enable the quick identification of their safe working load limit. This helps operators and riggers alike, ensure that they are only using the correct gear, significantly improving safety.
Container Lifting Lug FAQs
Yes, container lifting lugs are manufactured to comply with UK and international safety standards, such as those set by ISO, ASME, and CE marking, ensuring they provide reliable and secure lifting solutions for containers.
Yes, container lifting lugs can be manufactured with corrosion-resistant materials, such as stainless steel or specially coated steel, making them suitable for offshore, marine, or harsh industrial environments where weather and saltwater exposure are concerns.
Yes, container lifting lugs are designed to be versatile and can be used for various types of shipping containers, including standard intermodal, ISO containers, and custom-built units. Ensure the lug specifications match the container's design for safe lifting.