Abstract: An apparatus and method for a lifting assembly to lift an object using a lifting device are provided. The lifting assembly comprises of an upper lifting bracket and a lower lifting bracket which are used to lift the object. The lifting brackets are adjustable such that they can be adapted to lift a number of different objects having different assemblies with different bolt patterns. The adjustability feature is provided by incorporating at least one cam into the lifting brackets.

Abstract: A lifting bracket for a lifting assembly to lift a cylindrical object having an annular flange with a plurality of spaced-apart holes formed therein using a lifting device is provided. The bracket includes a flange attachment piece having at least one adjustable hole assembly for aligning with at least one hole of said plurality of spaced-apart holes on the flange such that the bracket may be used to lift objects having spaced-apart holes of varying distances. The bracket also includes a hoist ring for receiving a wire rope and a swivel device having a hoist ring connection loop. The swivel device freely rotates about a pin and the hoist ring freely pivots when the object is being lifted from a horizontal position to a vertical position.