# Basepoint Engineering
> Full-service engineering firm specializing in below-the-hook lifting devices, structural inspections, custom engineering, and CWB welding engineering. PE-stamped, OSHA/OH&S compliant. Serving Alberta, Canada and beyond.

## About
Basepoint Engineering is a professional engineering company founded and operated by licensed Professional Engineers (P.Eng.) Jason Thompson and Shawn Hansen. With 20+ years of combined experience, they specialize in designing, certifying, and stamping lifting equipment, spreader bars, crane jibs, forklift attachments, and more. All products and services are compliant with ASME B30.20, BTH-1, CSA, OSHA, and OH&S standards.

- Website: https://basepointengineering.com
- Email: info@basepointengineering.com
- Phone: (877) 240-4149
- Address: PO BOX 10426, Airdrie, AB, T4A0H7, Canada

## Engineering Services
Pages describing professional engineering services offered:

- [Custom Engineering](https://basepointengineering.com/service-detail?slug=custom-engineering): Product development, modeling, drafting, FEA, reverse engineering, and post-manufacturing support for custom engineered solutions.
- [Structural Inspection](https://basepointengineering.com/service-detail?slug=structural-inspection): Annual PE-stamped inspections for cranes, scissor lifts, manlifts, and below-the-hook lifting devices. Supports weld inspection companies across Alberta.
- [Lifting Equipment](https://basepointengineering.com/service-detail?slug=lifting-equipment): Engineering support for spreader bars, lifting beams, and custom lifting equipment per ASME B30.20 and BTH-1.
- [CWB Welding Engineering](https://basepointengineering.com/service-detail?slug=cwb-welding-engineering): Retained welding engineering for CSA W59 structural fabrication projects. CWB certification support for W47.1 compliance. Serving Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan.

## Products (Engineering Drawings)
Digital manufacturing drawings for below-the-hook lifting devices. PE-stamped, ready to build.

### Spreader Bars
- [Light Weight Spreader Bars](https://basepointengineering.com/product-detail?slug=light-weight-spreader-bars): 6–30ft telescopic, light capacity. ASME/CSA compliant.
- [Mid Range Spreader Bars](https://basepointengineering.com/product-detail?slug=mid-range-spreader-bars): 6–30ft telescopic, mid capacity.
- [High Capacity Spreader Bars](https://basepointengineering.com/product-detail?slug=high-capacity-spreader-bar): 12–50ft, high capacity. For heavy industrial lifting.
- [Fixed Length (Non-Telescopic) Spreader Bars](https://basepointengineering.com/product-detail?slug=fixed-length-non-telescopic-spreader-bars): 1–10 ton, 6–30ft. Lightweight fixed bar designs.
- [Mid Range Spreader Bars](https://basepointengineering.com/product-detail?slug=mid-range-spreader-bars): Mid capacity spread bar sections.
- [Lifting Beam Drawings – Model 20](https://basepointengineering.com/product-detail?slug=lifting-beam-drawings-model-20): I-beam construction, top center bail, 6 bottom lifting points on 12″ increments.

### Crane Jibs
- [Adjustable Reverse Jib](https://basepointengineering.com/product-detail?slug=adjustable-reverse-jib): 6ft reach, 5000lb capacity. Adjustable for articulating cranes.
- [Standard Reverse Jib](https://basepointengineering.com/product-detail?slug=standard-reverse-jib): 6ft reach, 5000lb capacity. Standard fixed design.
- [S-Shaped Reverse Jib](https://basepointengineering.com/product-detail?slug=s-shaped-reverse-jib): 6ft reach, 5000lb capacity. S-shape for improved clearance through doors/openings. 72″ length, 40″ rise at 45°. PE-stamped.

### Forklift Attachments
- [Fixed Length Booms](https://basepointengineering.com/product-detail?slug=fixed-length-booms): Fixed length slide-on forklift boom. OSHA/OH&S compliant.
- [Forklift Crane Hook](https://basepointengineering.com/product-detail?slug=forklift-crane-hook): Fixed length slide-on forklift hook. OSHA/OH&S compliant.
- [Adjustable Fork Lift Drawings](https://basepointengineering.com/product-detail?slug=adjustable-fork-lift-drawings): Adjustable angle and length slide-on forklift jib/boom.

### Baskets
- [Man Basket](https://basepointengineering.com/product-detail?slug=man-basket): Personnel lifting basket. Engineered drawings for building or buying.
- [Material Basket](https://basepointengineering.com/product-detail?slug=material-basket): Material handling basket. Engineered drawings.

### Lifting Beams
- [H-Beam Lifting Device Drawings](https://basepointengineering.com/product-detail?slug=h-beam-lifting-device-drawings): Engineered drawings for H-beam lifting devices.
- [Plate Lifting Device](https://basepointengineering.com/product-detail?slug=plate-lifting-device): Flat plate lifting device engineered drawings.

### Other
- [Drawings For Load Rated Material Stand (Saw Horse)](https://basepointengineering.com/product-detail?slug=drawings-for-load-rated-material-stand-saw-horse): Load-rated material stands and saw horses.

## Blog
Engineering knowledge base covering lifting equipment, welding, spreader bars, crane jibs, and inspection topics.

- [All Blog Posts](https://basepointengineering.com/blogs)
- Topics: CWB stainless welding procedures, reading spreader bar drawings, digital inspections, lifting beam types, hydraulic aluminum crane jibs, spreader bar materials, custom crane blocks.

## Key Pages
- [Home](https://basepointengineering.com): Overview of services, featured products, and blog highlights.
- [Services](https://basepointengineering.com/services): All engineering service offerings.
- [Products](https://basepointengineering.com/products): Full catalog of engineering drawing products.
- [Blogs](https://basepointengineering.com/blogs): Engineering knowledge base and industry insights.
- [About Us](https://basepointengineering.com/about-us): Company background, team bios for Jason Thompson P.Eng. and Shawn Hansen P.Eng.
- [Contact Us](https://basepointengineering.com/contact-us): Direct contact for engineering inquiries.

## Team
- **Jason Thompson, P.Eng.** — Manufacturing engineering background, University of Calgary. Specializes in cranes, below-the-hook lifting devices, spreader bars, and equipment certification. Email: Jason@basepointengineering.com | Phone: 403-443-9559
- **Shawn Hansen, P.Eng.** — Mechanical engineering background, University of Calgary. Technical lead specializing in finite element analysis (FEA), structural analysis, oilfield equipment design, and API 4f certification. Email: Shawn@basepointengineering.com | Phone: 403-862-1414

## Standards & Compliance
All Basepoint Engineering products and services comply with:
- ASME B30.20 (Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices)
- ASME BTH-1 (Design of Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices)
- CSA W59 (Welded Steel Construction)
- CSA W47.1 (Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel)
- OSHA (USA) and OH&S (Canada) regulations
- API 4f (Drilling and Well Servicing Structures)

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