{"product_id":"vestil-fbm-7-5-500-forklift-beam-mover-i-beam-attachment-for-structural-steel","title":"Vestil FBM-7.5-500 Forklift Beam Mover — I-Beam Attachment for Structural Steel","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto 30px auto;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Vestil FBM-7.5-500 Forklift Beam Mover\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/2kFbZOkUMks\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.7; color: #333; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #000;\"\u003eForklift Beam Mover — Lift \u0026amp; Position I-Beams Without Cranes or Rigging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe Vestil FBM-7.5-500 Forklift Beam Mover solves one of structural steel handling's most persistent problems: how to safely move heavy, long, awkward I-beams between work areas without an overhead crane, gantry, or manual rigging. By converting your existing forklift into a beam-handling tool, this attachment eliminates the need for specialized lifting infrastructure — making structural beam movement faster, safer, and dramatically more cost-effective for steel fabrication shops, structural contractors, construction supply yards, bridge fabricators, custom metal fabricators, steel service centers, metal recycling operations, and industrial maintenance teams handling beam replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Works:\u003c\/strong\u003e The built-in fork pocket lets the attachment slide securely onto your forklift's lifting fork. Position the forklift over your I-beam, then slide the open-bottom design over the beam's top flange — the attachment essentially wraps around the flange like a single-point lifting hook. As the forklift raises the fork, the beam hangs vertically by its top flange, securely cradled and ready to transport. Drive to your destination, lower into position, and slide the attachment off. No chains, no slings, no rigging crew required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eBuilt with rugged welded steel construction and finished in baked-in powder-coat safety blue. The 500 lb load capacity handles substantial beam sections, while the slim 11-1\/2\" wide profile means the attachment stores compactly when not in use. The design accommodates I-beams with top flange widths up to 7-1\/2\" — covering most W4, W5, W6, W8, S-shapes, and miscellaneous structural channels commonly used in light-to-medium structural work. Custom colors and custom fabrication are available for non-standard configurations or facility color matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Beam Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The maximum I-beam top flange width is 7-1\/2\". Verify your beam sizes before purchase. Common compatible beam sizes include W4×13, W5×16\/19, W6×9–25, W8×10–35, S-shapes, and miscellaneous channels. Larger structural beams (W10, W12, W14, W16, and above) typically have wider flanges and will NOT fit this attachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Long Beam Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a single-point lifting attachment. For long beams (over approximately 10–15 feet), we recommend using TWO beam movers (one on each forklift fork, or with a second forklift) to balance the load and prevent the beam from tipping or shifting during transport. Single-attachment lifting is suitable for shorter beam sections; longer sections require dual-point support for safe handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Load Center Safety Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEVER EXCEED LOAD CENTER RATING PER FORKLIFT MANUFACTURER'S GUIDELINES. Adding any attachment shifts the load center forward, reducing the forklift's effective capacity. Verify your forklift can safely handle this attachment plus the rated 500 lb beam load within its rated load center before operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForklift attachment purpose-built for moving I-beams and structural steel sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e500 lb load capacity for substantial beam sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eFits I-beam top flanges up to 7-1\/2\" wide — compatible with W4, W5, W6, W8, S-shapes, and miscellaneous channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in fork pocket for safe, secure forklift attachment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eOpen-bottom slide-over design wraps around the beam's top flange like a single-point hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eSteel construction for industrial durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eBaked-in powder-coat safety blue finish for long service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eSlim 11-1\/2\" wide profile for minimum storage space when not in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eEliminates need for overhead cranes, gantries, or manual rigging crews for beam handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal for steel fabrication shops, structural contractors, construction supply, bridge fabricators, steel service centers, and metal recycling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eCustom colors available — color match to your facility's color scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eCustom fabrication available — contact us for non-standard configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ Verify I-beam flange width (≤7-1\/2\") before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ For long beams (\u0026gt;10–15 ft), use TWO beam movers for balanced dual-point lifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ Never exceed forklift manufacturer's load center rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#000;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;\"\u003eFBM-7.5-500\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003eSteel Forklift Beam Mover, 30-1\/2\" L × 11-1\/2\" W, 500 lb Capacity, Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniform Load Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e500 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Beam Flange Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003eUp to 7-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e30-1\/2\" L × 11-1\/2\" W\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttachment Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003eBuilt-in Fork Pocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeam Securing Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003eOpen-Bottom Slide-Over (Wraps Around Top Flange)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003eWelded Steel, Baked-in Powder Coat Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003eBlue (Custom Colors Available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Beam Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003eW4, W5, W6, W8, S-Shapes, Misc. Channels (Flange ≤ 7-1\/2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForklift Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003eStandard Forklift (No Auxiliary Hydraulics Needed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003eLTL Freight (188 lbs — Not Parcel Eligible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e188 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vestildocs.com\/drawings\/FBM-7.5-500.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFBM-7.5-500 Engineering Drawing (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vestildocs.com\/certificates\/FBM-7.5-500.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFBM-7.5-500 Testing Certificate (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #666; margin-top: 20px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ California Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vestil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44965205311603,"sku":"FBM-7.5-500","price":258.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3650\/5203\/files\/FBM-7.5-500_A.webp?v=1778707640","url":"https:\/\/bluecollarplanet.com\/products\/vestil-fbm-7-5-500-forklift-beam-mover-i-beam-attachment-for-structural-steel","provider":"Blue Collar Planet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}