Lifting Africa Jan/Feb 2018

The official magazine for LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of South Africa) and CMA (Crane Manufacturers Association of SA)

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Contents The official magazine for LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of South Africa) and CMA (Crane Manufacturers Association of SA)

COVER STORY

Elephant Lifting introduces ‘Black Snake’ recovery strop

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

Code of Conduct and Ethics

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From the Chairmans Desk

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JAN/FEB 2018

WE’LL DO THE

HEAVY LIFTING

INDUSTRY NEWS

Chain block and lever hoist testing and certification?

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Mining insights: Curbing protracted and violent strikes in 2018

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Concord Cranes to diversify into new markets and extend its footprint

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Bauma ConExpo Africa supporting program offers a glimpse into topics of the future

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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

‘Uplifting’ local industry: Kelmeg’s dedication to innovation, quality and customer service Dynamic Self Retracting Lanyard Reducing fall distances, improving safety

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MINICRANES

Jekko teamed up with SkyJacks

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TOWER CRANES

Potain launches its first hydraulic topless luffing jib crane

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Comansa CM adds new model to its luffer range

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OVERHEAD CRANES

South Africa leads the way

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Four factors that influence your choice of overhead crane supplier

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Feature-rich hoists for very wide cranes

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TRUCK MOUNTED CRANES

HPSC-Plus LOAD: longer reach thanks to load detection

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Truck mounted crane load testing

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WORK @ HEIGHTS

Working @ Heights with more confidence

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MOBILE CRANE

BMS takes delivery of first Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 mobile crane

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New truck crane series for emerging markets

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STRADDLE CARRIERS

Combilift straddle carrier

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FORKLIFTS

Better view ensures greater safety Why you should hire material handling equipment for your projects

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MARKET PLACE

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BUYERS GUIDE

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Chain block & lever hoist testing and certification?

Elephant Lifting

+27 (0) 12 661-6105 info@elephantlifting.co.za, www.elephantlifting.co.za

Lifting Africa

Managing Editor Surita Marx Tel: +27 (0) 11 475-0010 Cell: +27 (0) 83 281-5761 Email: surita@liftingafrica.co.za Web: www.liftingafrica.co.za Sales: Lusana Mrkusic Email: lusana@liftingafrica.co.za Production Manager: Jeanette Jordaan Sub-Editor: Debbie van Rensburg

Index to Advertisers 600SA Holdings AJM Engineering Blue Cranes

By Carpel CJH Cranes Cranemec Cranes Direct Elephant Lifting Giovenzana Gunnebo Hydra-Slide INUFA Jekko / SkyJacks J Express Crane Services Kito Chain & Lever Hoists Lifting Placements Loadtech London Tower Cranes MH Dawood Plant Services Morris Crane Aid Park Lifting Phakamisa Rigging Academy Saxeni Equipment Searle Hoist & Tool Yale / CMCO

OBC 22, 23 21 37 50 45 49 OFC / 7 11 IBC 33 IFC, 3 27 10 18 50 39 50 31 9 CDPS 35 19 15 43 5

Disclaimer Opinions in this Publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of this publication, its editorial board, its editor or its Publishers LEEASA or CMA. The mention of specific products in articles and advertisements does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by this Publication or its publishers in preference to others of a similar nature, which are not mentioned or advertised.

Reliance on any information contained in this journal is at your own risk. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of editorial board makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the correctness or suitability contained and/or the products advertised in this publication. The Publisher shall not be liable for any damages or loss, howsoever arising, incurred by readers of this publication or any other person/s. The Publisher disclaims all responsibility and liability for any damages, includes pure economic loss and any consequential damages, resulting from the use of services or products advertised in this publication. Readers of this publication indemnify and hold harmless the publisher, its officers, employees, and servants for any demand action, application or other proceedings made by any third party and arising out or in connection with the use of any services and/or products or the reliance on any information contained in this publication.

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COVER STORY

Elephant Lifting introduces ‘Black Snake’ recovery strop Elephant Lifting, from humble beginnings in 1982 has emerged as one of the most technically able suppliers of lifting and allied equipment in the country today.

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heir continuous growth over three decades has been based on innovation and dedication to lifting safety. Their team of dedicated mechanical and industrial engineers are driven by innovation, keeping the company in the forefront of market challenges.

The company’s main core business is representing some of the world’s foremost equipment brands and providing system design and development expertise to their myriad of clients. Latest in the portfolio of products is the Black Snake Recovery strop which provides a heavy duty alternative to web straps, web-slings, fibre rope, chain in non-lifting, predominantly vehicle recovery and towing applications. The versatility of the product lends itself to new applications such as underwater moorings, stays and custom made strops to suit mining applications.

Called Black Snake by virtue of its aesthetic appearance and flexibility, associated with a well known predator, so familiar on our shores. Developed and manufactured in Australia, the Black Snake Nylon or KEVLAR ® strop incorporates load bearing fibres laid in an endless parallel lay construction into galvanised wire rope thimbles or high strength hollow bar steel eyes and the entire construction is

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COVER STORY

covered by a vulcanised, industrial grade rubber. This construction is very robust and has inbuilt protection for the load-bearing fibres and very good energy dampening qualities.

Normal nylon webbing straps, kinetic recovery nylon ropes and even nylon round slings are constructed from fabric that makes them susceptible to dirt, mud and abrasion damage and the soft eyes are particularly vulnerable to cutting and fraying from shackles, pins and hooks.

The Black Snake Nylon Recovery Strop with 20% smooth stretch to assist snatch style recovery uses embedded heavy duty galvanised thimbles to eliminate cutting and fraying of fibres.

The option of heavy duty galvanised, machined thimbles or high strength steel round machined eyes allows the Black Snake product to cater for high tonnages and varied types of coupling links or pins of suitably sized shackles. These thimbles or eyes are bedded deep into the strop which eliminates cutting and fraying from shackles, pins and hooks. Thimble sizes vary from a 16mm for an 8 tonne Nylon breaking strength strop

to 52mm for a Nylon strop rated at 100 tonne breaking strength. Kevlar ® strops, 30t through 400t utilise the high strength steel round machined eyes to cater to their high loads and larger shackles. With lengths from 300mm to 20 metres and break strengths from 8t through to 400t the Black Snake Strop, with its lightweight and rugged construction, is suitable for the most harsh and dirty underground conditions as found in underground coal operations throughout South Africa, including various African countries.

The low elongation of the KEVLAR ®, 4% and damping qualities of the rubber cover ensures low recoil in the event of the overloading of the strop.

“The introduction of Black Snake Kevlar and Nylon recovery strops into our product range is the first of many new products to be introduced by Elephant Lifting during the course of the year. We are extremely excited with this

product for which we have secured the exclusive distribution rights for Southern Africa and the rest of Africa.

Already we have secured major orders for Black Snake from mines in Africa and are developing special application strops together with the manufacturers in Australia that will suit our local conditions,” said the General Manager of Elephant Lifting.

Contact Elephant Lifting, Tel: +27 (0) 12 661-6105, info@elephantlifting.co.za www.elephantlifting.co.za

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

Code of Conduct and Ethics (Witten by Arni Sommer Vice Chairman of LEEASA)

LMIs very often seem to overlook that they are held to Codes of Conduct and Ethics as Registered Professionals so with my involvement as a member of the Investigating Committee at ECSA and a member of ECSA council I would just like to take a moment and remind all the registered LMIs of this fact!

I have taken some extracts and would like to bring the following to your attention:

Rules of Conduct for Registered Persons: Engineering Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 46 of 2000) Objectives 1. The objectives of this Schedule are to ensure that Registered Persons, in the execution of their engineering work -

(1) apply their knowledge and skill in the interests of the public and the environment; (2) execute their work with integrity and in accordance with generally accepted norms of professional conduct;C (3) respect the interests of the public and honour the standing of the profession; (4) strive to improve their professional skills and those of their subordinates; (5) encourage excellence within the engineering profession; and (6) do not prejudice public health and safety.

Rules of Conduct: Ethics

(b) may only undertake work which their education, training and experience have rendered them competent to perform and is within their category of their registration; (c) must, when carrying out work, adhere to norms of the profession.

Integrity (2) Registered Persons: (a) must discharge their duties to their employers, clients, associates and the public with integrity, fidelity and honesty; (b) must not undertake work under conditions or terms that would compromise their ability to carry out their responsibilities in accordance with the norms of the profession; (c) must not engage in any act of dishonesty, corruption or bribery;

Public Interest

(3) Registered Persons: (a) must at all times have due regard for and give priority to the health, safety and interest of the public. (b) must, when providing professional advice to a client or employer, and such advice is not accepted, inform such client or employer of any consequences which may be detrimental to the health, safety or interests of the public and at the same time inform the Council of their action.

Registered Persons in fulfilling the objectives contemplated in clause 1. above must comply with the following rules:

Environment

(1) Registered Persons: -

(4) Registered Persons must at all times (a) have due regard for, and in their work avoid or minimise, adverse impacts on the environment.

Competency

(a) must discharge their duties to their employers, clients, associates and the public with due care, skill and diligence.

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Contact Arni Sommers, Tel: +27 (0) 74 900-8378, arni@leeasa.co.za

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CHAIRMANS DESK

FROM THE CHAIRMANS DESK DATE January / February 2018 On behalf of the LEEASA management team, we wish all our members a happy and prosperous 2018.

Members are asked to keep an eye on our website for the announcement of the next SGM. It is anticipated that our SGM will take place at the end of February 2018. We encourage our members to update their accounts so that we can establish a quorum for the SGM.

LEEASA WEB SITE Our website is one our main means of communication which updates everyone on current news and forthcoming events besides the fantastic articles.

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Our SGM invite will be on the website as early as possible.

The “PROXY” forms will be available on our website.

Please use; www.leeasa.co.za EVENTS

Our calendar for 2018 is already filling up.

• LEEASA will be at the Bauma Conexpo show at Nasrec from the 13th to the 16th of March 2018 • The SGM in Johannesburg is anticipated at the end of February.

• We have seminars during the year.

• Another golf day is on the cards.

• Later this year we will be at the Electra Mining Exhibition again at Nasrec.

Please look out for further information on all these events on our web site and in “Lifting Africa”.

Lifting Africa continues to make a difference!

Hope to see you at our SGM, Ken Greenwood. Chairman.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Chain block and lever hoist testing and certification?

Industry concern is rising over legislation that requires all chain blocks and lever hoists be load tested prior to first use. Lifting Africa finds out more.

It’s a contentious issue that raises hackles quickly. A battle is looming over the issue of legislation around chain blocks and lever hoists as interpretation is dependent on who you speak to.

According to Ken Greenwood of Leeasa chain blocks and lever hoists have recently been defined as hand powered lifting devices in the OHSA DMR 18- 2015 definitions.

“These units are commonly referred to as hoists and have always been classified as lifting machines but have now been given a separate classification as they are hand powered and not power driven,” explains Greenwood.

In terms of DMR 18 (5) chain blocks and lever hoists have to be load tested at periods not exceeding 12 months by an ECSA registered LMI who has the scope to do load testing, on these units.

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“The law is pretty straightforward on the matter,” says Greenwood.

“The user shall cause the entire installation and all working parts of every... hand powered lifting device..... to be subjected to a thorough examination and a performance test... before they are put into use” regardless if they are imported, prepared, overhauled or manufactured locally must be tested by an LMI prior to first use and then load tested every 12 months thereafter.

The equipment also has to be subjected to a thorough examination every six months by a competent person.

It’s a legal requirement that has been met with outrage.

“It’s a near impossible task,” says a source. “Expecting industry to have an LMI examine every working part of, and load test each and every

chain block prior to first use is not practical or feasible besides also being extremely costly.”

Many people including Leeasa’s Greenwood and Piet Otto say the issue needs to be resolved with government.

“A roundtable discussion is required on this matter with all the stakeholders present because it is clear that we need to find a solution sooner rather than later,” says Otto. “This solution has to be practical and workable for the industry at large. It also has to be affordable.”

Greenwood agrees but emphasises that industry needs to get to the same place on the matter before they approach government.

“We need a viable plan that we can go to the government with on this issue,” he says.

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“It is a fact that all hand powered lifting devices are imported, either chained up or un chained, which means that the units all conform to different international manufacturing standards, such as DIN, EN, JIS etc.

“The matter is complicated in that no definition exists for an internationally accepted standard,” says Greenwood.

All new units, regardless of where they are manufactured in the world, must be supplied with an original equipment manufacturers (OEM) test certificate (signed by the manufacturer’s or supplier’s official – overseas manufacturers and suppliers will not have LMI’s but must have competent people doing the test) or a certificate of conformance, to a specific Standard. Industry believes this certificate should be acceptable for equipment to be put into first use, then thoroughly examined after six months and inspected every 12 months by a LMI. This certificate should specify the International Standard to which the unit conforms.

Practically the brewing conundrum has resulted in some suppliers testing chain blocks and lever hoists prior to first use, while others have simply not. With user knowledge of equipment legal requirements often limited, many companies are interpreting the law according to their own understanding thereof.

“Which is why industry and the DOL have to sit down and discuss the matter. A lot of the controversy is happening because

of misinterpretation of the legal requirements,” said one lifting expert who preferred to remain anonymous. “The thing about this issue is that while no one is completely wrong, they are not completely correct either.”

Otto says the matter will remain contentious while there is also a grey area around the required wording, quality and content of Test or Conformance certificates.

Many responsible suppliers import hoists unchained, then chain them to customer requirements, test them and issue a certificate. However, a lot of units are imported chained already and then supplied to the user with the OEM so called test certificate. This is where the problem comes in as far as certification goes.

Many of these certificates simply don’t mean anything.”

Whilst certain suppliers specify that their units conform to the relevant SANS manufacturing standards, they do not comply to the contents required in the relevant SANS which specifies marking and certification requirements, and when the certificates and markings are scrutinized, they are often found to not be in accordance with the relevant SANS standards.

LEEASA agrees that guidance from the DOL is required to determine the acceptability of certificates.

All comments can be sent to Lifting Africa an follow-up article will be published in the Mar/Apr 2018 issue of Lifting Africa with interviews conducted from role players in the industry: surita@liftingafrica.co.za

LME / LMI ‐ Summary of Scope of work • • • • •

An LME can only conduct load testing on the specific types of machines that appear on his DOL certificate.

The LMI can only conduct a load test on the types of machines that he is registered for by ECSA, his /her scope can be found on his LMI letter of registration.

The LME cannot operate without employing / contracting a LMI. The LMI cannot perform a load test if not on behalf of a registered LME. The LME can also sub contract an LMI with the correct scope to conduct the load testing for the LME.

Conclusion • • •

An LMI cannot conduct load testing if not on behalf of a registered LME A LME cannot offer the service of load Testing if not conducted by an LMI The load test certificate is not valid if the Scope is not covered on both the LME and LMI scope.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Mining insights: Curbing protracted and violent strikes in 2018 In one of its most recent surveys, the Chambers of Mines estimated that the mining industry was responsible for creating approximately 450,000 direct jobs in South Africa.

The most recently published Fraser Institutes research also reported that South Africa had Labour Regulations/ Employment Agreements and Labour Militancy/Work Disruptions which could act as a relatively high deterrent to investment. One of the key contributors to this figure is likely to be strike actions. In a time where unemployment rates are escalating, the need to ensure growth and stability of the mining industry, including its labour relations, has never been more acute.

Although the right to strike is a sign of a healthy democracy and serves to balance the power of employees and firms through collective bargaining, protracted and/or violent strikes are likely to be a disincentive to potential mining investors. Research published by the Mandela Initiative, suggests that although the frequency of strikes has decreased substantially in South Africa since 2000; it appears that when they

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do occur, they do more intensely. This trend has played itself out clearly in the mining industry.

In a bid to address this issue in the mining industry, the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) negotiations of 2016, resulted in the creation of the NEDLAC Accord on collective bargaining and industrial action (the Accord) as well as the Code of Good Practice: collective bargaining, industrial action and picketing.

The parties to the Accord are the Government (including State Institutions like the CCMA and Bargaining Councils), employers’ organisations and trade union federations and their members. In its broadest terms, these parties have undertaken to ensure that, should violence, intimidation or the threat of harm occur in strikes, they will do everything in their power to ensure that the strike is solved as promptly as

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possible. The Code details the practical application of the Accord. It will provide guidance on collective bargaining and dispute resolution among others.

In terms of their effect, anyone interpreting the Labour Relations Act (LRA) must take the Code into account

as well. As things currently stand, however, the trade union federation, SAFTU (of which NUMSA is a member) and the trade union AMCU have not signed the Accord. As such, the full benefit of the Accord and the Code at addressing violence and improving effectiveness of collective bargaining has not yet been felt.

This may, however, be addressed in part by the coming into force of the the Labour Relations Act Amendment Bill (Amendment Bill), published in November 2017 and likely to come into force in 2018. The Amendment Bill reflects in part the agreement reached on the employer demands regarding the introduction of legislation to curb violence during the course of a strike. To the extent that these are passed into law, they will be binding on all employers and employees.

Two key ways which the Amendment Bill will curb violence during the course of a strike is through: •

First, the introduction of an advisory arbitration panel by the Director of the CCMA in prescribed circumstances. An advisory panel will consist of a Senior Commissioner of the CCMA and two assessors, one appointed by the employer party and one by the trade union party. The arbitration can be conducted in a manner that the Chairperson deems appropriate in order to make an advisory award fairly and quickly. The panel must issue an award within 7 days of the arbitration hearing. If the Chairperson is unable to secure the agreement of both assessors the Chairperson must issue the award on behalf of the panel. The parties then have 7 days within which to indicate that they accept or reject this award. Should they accept the award the award will be binding and it could also be extended in terms of sections 23 or 32 of the LRA to non-union members and other parties. The parties are bound by the award and cannot then strike in terms of section 65(3) of the LRA. A party who rejects the award must motivate the rejection and the Minister of Labour can then publish the award for public dissemination.

• Second, amendments to picketing rules which envisage that employer and trade unions can enter into collective agreements regulating picketing which not only deal with a particular dispute but will have a more general application in the sense that it can apply to all future strikes and lockouts.

Conciliating Commissioners at the CCMA will also be able to address the issue of picketing rules during the course of a conciliation process. The conciliator will not only seek to conciliate the dispute that gives rise to the strike but also to secure an agreement between the parties on the rules that will apply to any picket. If the parties cannot agree in a general collective agreement on the picketing rules, the conciliating Commissioner may determine the picketing rules him/herself referring to the Code which provides for default picketing rules. The amendments also provide that no picket may take place unless picketing rules have been agreed to in a collective agreement or the picketing rules have been determined by the Commissioner. Should any party breach the collective agreement or rules established by the Commissioner, the Labour Court can order the suspension of the picket. Any party to the agreement may also approach the Labour Court for an interdict if there is a breach of picketing rules.

Unfortunately, the amendments do not include specific provisions requiring a ballot before strike action is embarked upon as trade union opposition thwarted attempts to include these.

Although there are a number of problems with the way in which the amendments have been drafted, they should nonetheless be welcomed by employers as a positive step towards curbing lengthy and drawn out strikes which may lead to violence. From the employer's perspective, they should now seek advice on incorporating the provisions of the Accord and the Code as well as the amendments to the LRA in their recognition agreements. The training of negotiators sufficiently skilled to avoid drawn out strikes and disputes should also be supported. Employers should also look at more creative ways to settle wage disputes before they turn into strikes.

The real sweetener to this positive development would be if we could all work together to get all trade unions to sign the Accord and support the Amendment Bill and the Code.

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Advertorial

Concord Cranes to diversify into new markets and extend its footprint Concord Cranes, a crane hire and specialised transport service company in the Industrial Services Holdings (InServe) stable, is diversifying into the heavy-lift market, as well as expanding its footprint in South Africa and on the continent.

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Market segments include cellular, civil, steel erection, construction, engineering, film production assistance, mining, petrochemical, ports, steel, and wind farms. “We are a preferred provider of professional, compliant lifting services customised according to our clients’ specific needs. Our fit-for-purpose lifting services are combined with exceptional technical support and safety and regulatory compliance, hence our ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 accreditations,” Reid elaborates.

he Concord Cranes Group of companies comprises Concord Anglo V3 (Central South Africa), Concord Castle (Eastern and Western Cape), Concord Elcon (KwaZuluNatal), Concord Namibia (Walvis Bay and Okahandja) and Concord MHL (Specialised Transport), Rent-A-Plant in Walvis Bay. The group’s 170-crane fleet has just been boosted with the acquisition of a new 750 t crane, which gives it a significant advantage in the heavylift sector, Reid points out. The fleet comprises hydraulic mobile cranes, which includes all-terrain cranes, rough-terrain cranes, truck cranes, and tower cranes, with underhook height capabilities of up to 145 m.

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Richard Reid, Director at Concord Cranes Group.

The new 750 t crane is presently based at Concord Castle in Port Elizabeth, due to pre-delivery commitments to certain bridgeand harbor-related projects in the

Eastern Cape region. Concord MHL (Materials Handling Logistics) is also involved intensively in assisting with the logistics of moving the 750 t crane from one site to the next.

This gives the group a significant heavy-lift capability in the burgeoning wind-farm sector in the Western and Eastern Cape. However, it is anticipated that the new 750 t crane will ultimately be deployed as far afield as Limpopo Province.

“We took a strategic decision to start out by acquiring certain businesses in order to obtain cranes at a premium, the associated client base, and the key expertise involved. Our business is essentially on wheels, and so this has meant an expanding footprint. This gives the group the flexibility to adapt quickly to both market fluctuations and changing client needs.

“We have more cranes to fall back on in the event of a shortfall in any area. We select our crane stock with the aim to protect our margins, cover our costs and not overcapitalise, and to service our clients’

needs in terms of offering total lifting solutions,” Reid explains.

A key focus is the redistribution of existing assets in order to improve the utilisation rate, which also expands the group’s client base and gives it added visibility in a highly competitive market. “There are definitely still opportunities out there, especially in logistics. We want to get our name out there and use our service and aftermarket support as a key sales tool.”

Reid reveals that the group will be expanding its sales force as it strives to increase its market share both locally and in Africa. “In the long term, we want to identify clients we can grow with as they venture further afield into the continent.

We are open to expanding our branch network as well, as these are relatively quick to set up and equip.”

What gives Concord Cranes the leading edge in the market is its comprehensive service offering and technical expertise, combined with quality equipment and experience.

“We also comply with all of the necessary regulations. From a technical point of view, we are right up there with the best,” Reid asserts.

Withtheinfrastructureandconstruction sectors constrained by cost-cutting and a lack of government spending, Reid stresses that aftermarket support increasingly becomes the main market differentiator.

“We also have a good feel for the market, and can adapt accordingly.

Our cost structure is also very good, and we focus on proactive maintenance in order to minmise downtime for our clients, which helps boost their bottom line, and enables them to focus on their core business,” Reid concludes.

Contact Richard Reid, Director at Concord Cranes Group Tel: +27 (0) 41 001-0722 / +27 (0) 11 805-8071 richard@concordcranes.com www.concordcranes.com

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The African and international construction and mining industries will get together at the trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, South Africa, from March 13 to 16, 2018. Visitors can get a first look at the new machinery, systems, and solutions on an exhibition area of 68,000 square meters. “bauma CONEXPO AFRICA is the largest trade fair of its kind in Africa and offers numerous innovations and interaction opportunities,” says Stefan Rummel, Managing Director of Messe München GmbH. More than 400 exhibitors and around 20,000 visitors, including delegations from Botswana, Chile, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Zambia, are expected at bauma CONEXPO AFRICA. The focus of the third edition of this trade fair will be on networking and communication between specialists from various fields. In the demo area, located between hall 5 and the openair Page 2 grounds, selected exhibitors will give live demonstrations of their machines and equipment.

Industry experts will be able to experience the technical innovations first hand. The speakers’ corner provides visitors the opportunity to engage with exhibitors regarding the latest developments in the industry through presentation and case studies.

www.bcafrica.com

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‘Uplifting’ local industry: Kelmeg’s dedication to innovation, quality and customer service Ratchets and Tail pieces

Lifting and rigging is a fundamental industrial activity, using a wide range of products throughout all industry sectors.

Kelmeg Lifting Services (KLS), founded in 1991, is South Africa’s leading specialist in manufacturing and supplying equipment for lifting, rigging and lashing. With a proud 26-year track record, the company has grown into a thriving operation.

Its portfolio of products is marketed throughout South Africa via an established distribution network.

KLS General Manager Rodney Young and his team are extremely passionate about the lifting industry and their company; which, in 2016, became part of Bidvest Commercial Products division when the holding company Brandcorp was purchased.

Innovation is a pivotal focal area for KLS, and has been crucial to its continued success. Young explains that every year they invest substantially in research and development (R&D) to further improve their product offering - and to develop new lifting, rigging and lashing solutions in response to customer requirements.

An example of Kelmeg’s current new product research is analysing ways in which to monitor the physical location of lifting equipment.

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Rodney Young, General Manager, Kelmeg Lifting Services (KLS).

Lifting Slings and Lashing straps

“Traceability is a vital aspect of supply chain management, and we are therefore evaluating solutions which will assist in simplifying this requirement,” he explains.

While KLS manufactures and supplies standard ranges of products, it is also able provide customers with solutions which are tailored to their specific requirements.

There is no sector of industry that does not need to lift, rig or lash at some stage. Kelmeg therefore continues to look beyond the industries it traditionally services, to explore further opportunities where the company could be of service.

“For example, the lifting solution offered must be manufactured according to the correct and relevant specification and requirement of the lift,” comments Young.

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the particular requirements of the specific lifting equipment or tackle.

Furthermore, as we manufacture locally at our East Rand facility, our lead times are very short,” he adds.

“Another advantage of this is that we are able to maintain close control over all aspects of manufacturing and quality,” he continues.

“We are ISO 9001:2008 certified and manufacture according to the SANS 94/1 2003 and SANS 94/2 2003 standards,” he comments.

KLS employs both qualified Lifting Machinery Inspectors (LMIs) and trained Lifting Tackle Inspectors (LTI’s).

“These LMI qualifications are also recognised by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA),” he says.

Quality and customer service is a vital consideration in industry sectors when there are major scheduled maintenance events – for example at oil and gas refineries or power stations.

Kelmeg supplies large quantities of lifting, rigging and lashing equipment to the sub-contractors involved in these projects.

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“We are very proactive in our approach to these opportunities, and work hard to ensure the successful completion of these crucially important maintenance events,” he continues.

“No matter what our customers’ lifting, rigging or lashing requirements are – we are always able to provide them with the best solution,” he concludes.

Contact Rodney Young, Renttech SA, Tel: +27 (0) 11 824-0410, r.young@renttechsa.co.za MATERIALS HANDLING LIFTING EQUIPMENT SOUTH AFRICA LME 017 NAMIBIA AIA APPROVED

Blue Cranes, established in 1990, with the head office in Killar ney Gardens, Cape Town with strategically placed service outlets in Saldanha Bay, Vredendal, Swakopmund and Windhoek Namibia.

Contact details: Tel: +27 21 556 0498 Cell: +27 82 490 5453—AH Email: lifting@bluecranes.co.za www.bluecranes.co.za

Blue Cranes offer the ser vices of our highly exper ienced lifting equipment technicians who are registered with the ECSA as Lifting Machinery Inspectors, to inspect, service, load test and maintain your lifting equipment, as laid out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act, with no exception to the make or model.

We do servicing at set intervals, respond to breakdowns or we can place a technician on your premises on a full time basis. Our Technicians are on 24-hour stand by.

We provide:  Servicing / Repairs of cranes / hoists  Load Testing / Inspecting equipment  Manufacturing of special application lifting equipment  Supply / Testing of Rigging Equipment  Manufacturing of Overhead Cranes, and jib cranes  Spares for Cranes / Hoists  LOLER offshore inspections  Refurbishing of old model cranes and hoists  Load Testing of stage equipment

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MATERIAL HANDLING & RADIO CONTROL SPECIALISTS

Company Vision Statement:

To improve safety and production of production & service equipment by providing innovative and technologically agnostic solutions.

Company Mission Statement: To efficiently engineer leading-edge opportunities to allow us to meet our customer demands.

Company Values:

Open-mindedness, reliability, efficiency & consistency

Company Background:

AJM Radio and Control was established in 2013 and has been an operating division within AJM Engineering.

It has since grown to one of the market leaders in supplying of industrial radio and control solutions.

AJM Radio and Control will be operating as a separate entity as from the 1st of March 2018.

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Supply of industrial radio remote control for mobile hydraulic equipment, industrial overhead/tower cranes and various other machinery Automation for various equipment including but not limited to mobile hydraulic equipment, industrial overhead/tower cranes and railway depot equipment, via ethernet remote or onsite Industrial overhead/tower and hydraulic crane safety equipment including but not limited to load moment indicators, load cells, load cell amplifiers, large load data displays and wind instrumentation equipment Data logging and indication equipment industrial or mobile hydraulic equipment/systems – for surface and underground mining Various specialised engineering design solutions as required by our customers

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Dynamic Self Retracting Lanyard Reducing fall distances, improving safety Staff working at height need appropriate equipment to protect themselves against falls. What is less obvious is the fact that, if not designed correctly, that very equipment can also pose serious hazards.

The issue is all about how fast the equipment reacts and the forces it subjects the user to in doing so. This is where the award-winning SpanSet Dynamic Self Retracting Lanyard is in a class of its own.

The reason for making use of a hybrid option is because we are combining the best features of both Fall Arrest Blocks and Energy Absorbing Lanyards. The Dynamic Self Retracting Lanyard can provide a perfect balance between the two.

Designed by SpanSet in response to customer need, the key to the lanyard’s success is in minimising the fall distance, which in turn reduces the distance taken to dissipate the energy while keeping the forces created to a safe and acceptable level. This ensures that users are comprehensively protected against falls from height, the injuries resulting from collisions with any nearby hazards and the forces exerted by the safety equipment.

Stop too quick and the equipment can hurt the user, too slow and the user can collide with other hazards.

Ideal in situations where there is low clearance and a lack of overhead anchorages (such as scaffold construction), the hybrid lanyard – available in both single and double versions – retracts exactly like a fall arrest block, but can be used like a lanyard, anchored anywhere from below foot level to overhead.

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Lanyards Applications for SpanSet DSL & SSL When using Fall Arrest Techniques and Equipment it is important that the user is aware of the safe clearance distance required below their feet. The clearance distance includes:

Fig. 1: The DSL has been independently tested in all the worst case scenarios. In all cases impact forces remain below 6kN even when attached below at maximum extension or with both legs attached below at maximum extensions. SpanSet DSL tested to be fit for purpose.

The distance required for, the equipment to safely arrest a falling user.

- An additional meter will provide a gap between the arrested user and the hazard below.

Using the tables in this document, you can identify the anchor position and work out the safe clearance distance required.

Fig. 2: When attaching to Scaffold always check the integrity of the anchorage point you intend to use. In the case of system scaffold you should ensure the selected anchorage point is approved for use by the manufacturer.

Contact Michael Green, Special Industrial Supplies, michael@liftlash.co.za

Fig. 3: - Single Dynamic Self Retracting lanyards for fall arrest applications - Retractable features – reduces fall distance & reduces tangles/trip hazards - One small retracting life line with one energy absorbing pack - Shock Pack stows neatly onto the harness – compact & unobtrusive - Anchorage from foot level up - Supplied with clear user instructions - Individually serial numbered certification for traceability - CE approved to EN360 & EN355 Dynamic requirements

Fig. 4: - Double Dynamic Self Retracting lanyards for fall arrest applications - Retractable features – reduces fall distance & reduces tangles/trip hazards - Suitable for continuous attachment - Combining two small retracting life lines with one common energy absorbing pack - Shock Pack stows neatly onto the harness – compact & unobtrusive - Anchorage from foot level up - Supplied with clear user instructions - Individually serial numbered certifications for traceability - CE approved to EN360 & EN355 Dynamic requirements

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Jekko teamed up with SkyJacks Jekko is a world leading manufacturer of Minicranes with more than 45 years’ experience in the lifting and handling sector. The company is headquartered in the province of Treviso, occupying a 17,000-sq. m. industrial estate – 7,000 of which are indoors.

The entire range of Jekko Minicranes is exported and traded all over the world by a network of more than 30 authorised dealers.

Jekko Minicranes operate in narrow places where space is restricted.

Depending on the model, their compact size allows passage through a standard or double doorway. But their modest weight and slim dimensions come with no compromise to lifting capacity or working range, resulting in substantial operational benefits both indoors and outdoors. Jekko Minicranes work on film sets, underground, in shopping centers, inside aircraft hangers, on top of buildings, in fact anywhere!

Jekko offers a complete line up of models equipped with diesel engines, electric motors or battery packs. There are a wide range of attachments including hooks or hydraulic jibs, grabber manipulators for pipes and beams, vacuum lifters for glass panes as well as lifting beams. Jekko is a young business, supported by a professional technical department, reliable training and after-sales services, and a sales & marketing office covering all international markets.

Jekko Minicranes work in a multitude of applications such as glass, construction, industrial maintenance, food preparation, rigging, mining, factories, power, nuclear, chemical, drilling and military sectors.

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Minicrane- with outriggers designed for simple transport and ease of use. These machines can work in many different places – slopes, stairs, passageways and difficultto-reach areas – and do not require long set-up: a new and convenient lifting system ensures savings in terms of time and money as well as elevated safety levels and improved lifting performance. Maximum SWL ranging from 990kg to 7500Kg. Articulated Crawler CranesThis model combines an articulated truck crane on a self-propelled crawler and it is a glimpse on the future of crawler cranes. Maximum SWL ranging from 995kg to the largest capacity on the market 15 500Kg. Also featuring the world’s longest boom length of 30m with Jib. Tele Crawler Cranes- telescopic crawler crane with operator’s cab featuring remote control, extensible tracks, diesel engine or electric motor, 3-ton lifting capacity in Pick&Carry mode, hydraulic jib reaching a 27.5m maximum height and over 50 configurations available. A multipurpose crane that the most differing yards all over the world will appreciate.

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Minipickers- the Minipickers are Pick&Carry self-propelled electric cranes powered by a battery and radio-remote controlled. The Pick&Carry mode means that the crane doesn’t need to be stabilized and can move while handling the hoisted load. Suitable for works in warehouses or spaces where access is difficult for other cranes and where handling of heavy loads through doors is required.

Minipickers are also used with Jekko hydraulic manipulators or vacuum lifters for handling and laying of glass panes, and their versatility is increased by tools such as winches, jibs, man baskets and lifting beams.

Maximum SWL of 5t000Kg Recently, Jekko teamed up with SkyJacks, a leading provider of Aerial Work Platforms, Telehandlers and Suspended Access Systems in Southern Africa to provide local sales and technical support. Through the Waco Training academy SkyJacks is able to offer TETA accredited training for the operation of Minicranes.

SkyJacks is part of the rental equipment and industrial services group Waco International and is a Level 3 BBEEE company with 52% black ownership and branches in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.

Contact Gregory Bloom, SkyJacks, Tel: +27 (0) 72 347-9566, gregory.bloom@skyjacks.co.za

011 397 2730 | skyjacks.co.za

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YOUR LIFTING SPECIALISTS Our comprehensive services include:

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Potain launches its first hydraulic topless luffing jib crane The all-new Potain MCH 125 has launched, the company’s first hydraulic topless luffing jib crane.

Having previewed as a prototype at bauma China 2016 in Shanghai, the first units have since been tested on site with select dealers in Thailand, Australia and New Zealand ahead of the crane’s launch into several international markets. It is the first topless luffing jib model from Potain and its unique hydraulic technology makes it easier to assemble and faster to operate.

With a cutting-edge design and new technology, the crane combines the advantages of Potain’s MCR luffing jib cranes and MCT topless cranes.

Contractors will find it particularly straightforward to assemble and disassemble the crane on congested sites, making it an ideal choice for urban projects, city-center work or other job sites where space is limited.

Thibaut Le Besnerais, global product director for tower cranes at Manitowoc, said the new crane reinforces Potain’s reputation for driving innovation and progression in the tower crane industry.

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market,” he said. “The positive reception to the prototype at bauma China was followed by a series of highly successful early stage trials with customers in AsiaPacific. We’re already seeing strong interest in the crane for all kinds of applications.”

Maximum capacity for the MCH 125 is 8-ton, while the maximum

jib length is 50 meters. Tip capacity is 2-ton and maximum line speed is 100 m/min when fitted with the 60 LVF 20 hoist. The crane’s unique design offers a number of advantages, including fast erection and dismantling. The topless design means less space is needed on site, as there is no cathead to assemble at ground level before installation.

“The MCH 125 represents the very latest in tower crane design and is unlike any other crane on the market,”

The hydraulic luffing design also means the crane has a shorter counter-jib and out-of-service radius when compared with rope-luffing alternatives, freeing up valuable space on congested job sites.

Crane operators will enjoy the increased comfort and visibility that comes with the unit’s Vision 140 cab, one of the largest cabs on the market. The entire upperworks of the crane, including its full 50 meters

of jib, can travel on just four trucks.

Assembly to a height of 40 meters can be achieved in less than 6 hours.

As with all Potain cranes, operation is smooth and quiet; and for better utilization for fleet owners it can be mounted on existing 1.6 meters or 2 meter mast sections from the manufacturer’s current range. Jib sections are from the MCR range of luffing jib cranes. There are five

jib configurations available, ranging from 30 meters to 50 meters, in 5 meter increments.

“We used advanced simulation tools during the development of the MCH 125 to create a machine that will perform to the levels that Potain customers expect,” Le Besnerais explained. “We’re expecting strong interest in this crane among its launch markets.”

The MCH 125 will be sold and supported through the extensive regional Potain dealer networks. The first production deliveries will begin in early 2018, with the crane available for sale throughout Asia, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Russia, the CIS countries and Latin America.

Contact SA French, Tel +27 (0) 11 822-8782, info@safrench.co.za, www.safrench.co.za

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Uniquely, the crane also uses Potain’s VVH hydraulic luffing technology for vertical movement of the jib, which eliminates the need for luffing wire ropes.

With VVH technology, the MCH 125 is able to raise from a horizontal level to 87˚ in less than 2 minutes.

The hydraulics are preconnected at the factory, too, avoiding the need to perform this duty during the crane’s on-site assembly.

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Comansa CM adds new model to its luffer range The new CML165 12t luffing-jib crane will be available from September for the Asian, Middle East and South American markets Linden Comansa’s sister brand, Comansa CM, launches the new luffing-jib crane CML165, with maximum load capacity of 12 tonnes and 50-metre reach. This new model is Comansa CM’s first addition to the CML Series, the factory’s luffing-jib family, which was created in late 2016 with the launch of the CML190 crane.

with capacity for 545 metres of rope, allowing the crane to work in projects of up to 270 metres in height. With the optional 65 kW winch that features a larger wire rope drum, this new model can build towers of almost 400 metres in height, working with hoist speeds of up to 131 metres per minute.

New CML165 from Comansa CM

The new crane also features one of the shortest counterjibs in the market, only 6.5 metres long, and an out of service radius of 19 to 22 metres (depends on the jib length).

These two characteristics make the CML165 a perfect solution in

The CML165 features a 45 kW standard hoist mechanism that achieves maximum speeds of up to 94 metres per minute and a drum

narrow sites or projects with space restrictions due to buildings and other cranes or due to regulations (E.g.: where overflying train tracks or roads is forbidden).

New CML165 from Comansa C "We expect this new crane to be very successful in Asia and the Middle East due to the increasing construction demand in large cities", says Andy Huang, Sales Manager at Comansa CM. "Luffing-jib cranes are the best solution in congested sites and the CML165 is a great option for

With this new model, available from September 2017 in Asia, Middle East and South America, Comansa CM’s current CML Series of luffing-jib cranes remains as follows: Model

Maximum load

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CML165 12t

12,000 kg

50 m

2,300 kg

56.6 m

CML190 12t

12,000 kg

60 m

1,550 kg

64.4 m

CML190 18t

18,000 kg

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all type of edifications including high rise buildings, which are becoming more and more popular in the region. We have already informed some of our customers about this new model and the news is receiving a warm welcome from countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, India, etc.", adds Huang.

The CML165 will not be Comansa CM’s only addition to the CML Series in the near future, as another luffing-jib tower crane is expected to be launched before the end of the year. As for Linden Comansa, the parent company of Comansa CM offers a wide range of luffing-jib cranes to its customers worldwide: 14 models with maximum load capacity from 8 to 64 tonnes.

Contact Richard Fletcher, Linden Comansa, Tel: +27 (0) 11 865-3202, towercrane@zameil.co.za, www.towercranesservices.co.za

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South Africa leads the way

Following the worldwide acquisition of Demag Cranes by Konecranes earlier this year, South Africa took the lead internationally within the group with integrating their respective head offices as well as all the branches around the country.

Konecranes moved from their base of ten years in Germiston to Demag’s premises in Atlas Road in Boksburg.

“Moving 65 employees as well as factory equipment and machinery took quite some doing,” said John MacDonald, Service, Sales and Marketing Director of Konecranes.

“Months of discussions with our counterparts and our staff were held to ensure the minimal disruption to their working as well as their private lives as for some the distance to travel to work became longer. For others the move to Boksburg was more convenient.”

“We definitely surprised our colleagues in the rest of the world with the speed that we, in true South African fashion, ‘just got on with it’, MacDonald said.

Konecranes is a major supplier to the mining industry in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. Their heavy-duty process cranes for the mining industry are able to carry extra-heavy and dangerous loads and are built to protect against corrosion from heat, dust, moisture and constant use. Konecranes has a range of cranes built to withstand Africa’s toughest environments.

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Currently, of the ten branches around the country, all have already combined premises. Along with the Gauteng branch, Cape Town moved from Killarney to Epping, whilst the Demag branches in Richards Bay and Durban moved to the existing Konecranes premises, as have the Witbank, Klerksdorp and Rustenburg branches. The branches in Port Elisabeth are moving into new premises in Greenbushes.

Konecranes and Demag’s Head Office is now located at 60 Atlas Road, Anderbolt, Boksburg 1460,

tel: +27 11 898 3500. Konecranes’ website remains the same, www. konecranes.co.za.

“With the amalgamation of two giants in the crane industry, we are poised to become the undisputed leaders in the South African and subSaharan lifting industry,” MacDonald said.

Contact John MacDonald, Konecranes & demag, Tel: +27 (0) 11 898-3500, info.za@konecranes.com

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A lot of construction projects require the use overhead cranes. Often, people opt to rent these cranes instead of purchasing them, although some construction companies prefer to purchase their own cranes to add to their assets lists.

If you are looking to rent or purchase an overhead crane, you will need to find a top supplier, and there are five things you must consider before choosing the best overhead crane supplier for your needs.

Before you start, you must make a list of the companies you want to work with – this can be because they are located close to you, because of their reputation, or perhaps just because you have worked with them before. If you are considering a long-term partnership, use these five criteria to give you an indication of how well they will fit your requirements:

supplier that is, at the very least, competitively priced.

that will give you more bang for your buck.

Value for money:

Industry and market experience:

In addition to cost, you have to be certain that you will get value for the money you spend. Not only should the overhead crane supplier you choose be able to provide you with outstanding, reliable products, but they should also add other services that will add value to the deal.

Perhaps some free crane servicing, discounted operator training, lowcost spares, or some other benefits

When you choose an overhead crane supplier, you have to be certain that they know the industry. Knowledge and advice from you supplier can be valuable, and it is vital that they have enough market experience to advise you on which cranes to use, the cost of services, and other factors that influence the decisions you make regarding your overhead cranes.

Culture: The cultural values of an overhead crane supplier says a lot about how the company operates, how it is run, and which type of clients they will attract. Go online and check whether they share your organisation’s culture and values – similar values will allow you to work together better.

Cost: The prices of their services or products are also very important.

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Four factors that influence your choice of overhead crane supplier

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Feature-rich hoists for very wide cranes

Crane and hoist manufacturer Condra is to supply feature-rich lifting equipment for ongoing expansion at Aberdare Cables’ Port Elizabeth facility.

The modernisation and expansion programme calls for two 23-metrespan overhead travelling factory cranes with capacities of 30 tons and 15 tons, and one 20-ton all weather portal crane with a span of 26 metres.

Three companies competed for the order. Though prices were similar, lower overall operating costs achieved through rapid spare parts delivery and an effective and efficient maintenance service tipped the scales in Condra’s favour.

The first machine to be delivered, a 30-ton double-girder electric overhead travelling crane with a span of 23 metres, was tested and inspected this week ahead of road delivery by Transcon Haulers, a Condra affiliate.

An order worth some R5,5 million was placed early in December on Johannesburg headquartered Condra for all three machines to be designed, manufactured and delivered by end February.

Condra holds substantial stocks of locally manufactured spares, routinely delivering these parts to any point in South Africa within 24 hours.

The remaining two machines, a 15-ton crane of identical span and similar configuration, and a 20-ton double-girder portal crane with a wider span of 26 metres, are at an advanced stage of manufacture.

The cranes, which will be used to handle newly filled power cable drums, are both robust and featurerich, sporting hand-held remote controls for operation from factory floor, control cabins for alternative operation from elevated vantage points (open cabins on the factory cranes; closed on the portal machine), variable frequency V belt drives on the hoists, and load cells to protect design limits and warn operators via LED lights when these limits are being approached.

The portal crane additionally features Condra’s patented storm brake.

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By contrast, European companies with local representation need several weeks to ship spare parts to South Africa.

Aberdare Cables has experience of Condra’s service through Load Mass Crane Services, the Port Elizabethbased company behind the troublefree operation of an initial Condra crane installed some years ago, and the company which will also install, commission and maintain the three new machines.

Commenting on the order, a Condra spokesman noted that a lead time of just six weeks caused by the Christmas shutdown period enjoyed by South Africa’s engineering sector, was made possible by straightforward girder and cabin design, standardised optional features, and a lift height of eight metres on all three cranes.

Two of these cranes will lift completed cable drums coming off the production lines into a covered storage area.

Outside, a portal crane will manage the open air storage facility.

Asked about incorporated technology, the spokesman pointed to variable frequency drives on all hoists, adapted and set to allow lifting speeds that can be altered

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at will from very slow to very fast, maximising productivity by minimising handling time.

Condra routinely supplies variable frequencies drives of up to 100Hz across its hoist range, the spokesman explained.

The spokesman additionally pointed out that European crane manufacturers are only this year beginning to introduce V-belt drives such as those incorporated in the Aberdare Cables hoists, whereas Condra has for more than five years offered the reliability and lower maintenance costs afforded by this type of drive.

Condra is tipped to secure further orders resulting from the Aberdare Cables expansion programme, when open ground is converted into additional factory space.

Contact Marc Kleiner, Condra Cranes, Tel: +27 (0) 11 776-6000, sales@condra.co.za, www.condra.co.za

Collage of Aberdare Cables’ double girder crane, with insert of cabin under manufacture for a portal crane for the same company

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HPSC-Plus LOAD: longer reach thanks to load detection HPSC-Plus LOAD is the first module in an innovative modular system to expand the HPSC stability control from PALFINGER. Load detection takes inclination as an additional parameter for stability and thereby optimises the crane’s performance.

Palfinger has continued development on the tried-and-tested HPSC (highperformance stability control) system and is now offering additional application-orientated functions in a modular system. The first module from this HPSC-Plus concept is HPSCPlus LOAD. It reacts to the truck's load situation and takes the inclination as a basis for calculating the maximum load limit suitable for the situation in question. 'This means that the crane's reach and thus its performance can be optimised depending on load.'

The trick is how two systems interact Unfortunately, inclination alone does not allow any direct conclusions to be drawn regarding stability. Especially when a vehicle is not carrying any load, it cannot be used to calculate an efficient stability model. Consequently, it is necessary to combine two systems.

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additional parameter for stability.

However, this does require that a system independent of inclination is already available.

The right module for vehicles with variable loads The underlying idea is that in

addition to the stability load limit defined by HPSC, there is now a second load limit that regards the inclination as a technical indicator for increasing stability. HPSC and LOAD complement each other perfectly and ensure that the crane achieves its best possible performance with full stability in

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every situation. Irrespective of whether the vehicle is unloaded, partially loaded or fully loaded, HPSC and LOAD automatically take on the task of stability monitoring, as required. The operator does not have to do any extra work to activate or deactivate the LOAD module. The crane's electronics provide the necessary intelligence.

HPSC-Plus LOAD is available for all SH and TEC 7 models. The Paltronic 150 and PALcom P7 remote control are required for technical reasons.

The current status of this innovative system is shown on the display of the PALcom P7 remote control.

Other modules HPSC-Plus LOAD is only the first module in an innovative kit that can be used to tailor the existing stability control system for use in individual situations. PALFINGER will shortly be presenting two

further modules: HPSC-Plus FSTAB, which shows its strength at very low stabiliser widths and very high vehicle loads, and HPSC-Plus GEOM for the TEC7 models on which length measurement on the extension system is also used to calculate stability.

All of these are aimed at application-focused solutions to problems.

Contact Tony Mota, Palfinger Africa, Tel: +27 (0) 11 608-3670, tmota@palfingerafrica.co.za

ULP - Tension / Compression Shearbeam S-type Tension Compression Tension Link Wireless Tension Link Wireless Shackle Load Cell Rope clamp Ezee mount load cell mounting unit complete with load cell Shear pin load cells custom designed Contact Glen Webster Tel: +27 (0) 82 774-5223 glen@loadtech.co.za

Tel: +27 (0) 12 661-0830 Fax: +27 (0) 12 661-0816 www.loadtech.co.za

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Truck mounted crane load testing

The responsibility for safety ends with the user Why is load testing of new and used truck mounted cranes necessary and who is responsible for it?

The load testing of truck mounted cranes is required by South African legislation, specifically by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, to promote safety in the workplace.

In the Act, the onus is placed on the employer to maintain a safe working environment for his employees, and to provide and maintain plant and machinery that is safe to use, as far as is reasonably practicable.

The Act also provide that the Minister of Manpower may make regulations in the interest of the health and safety of persons at work, and relating to the use of plant and machinery.

It follows that the Minister may incorporate health and safety standards into a regulation, and such an incorporated standard will be deemed a regulation under the Act. The Act defines a user in relation to plant and machinery, as a person who uses plant or machinery for his own benefit or who has the right of control over the use of plant or machinery, but does not include a lessor of, or any person employed regarding, that plant or machinery 40

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This regulation is very specific in determining that it is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the entire installation and all working parts of a lifting machine and the ancillary lifting equipment used with the machine, excluding lifting tackle, is subjected to a thorough examination and a performance test at specific intervals.

The examination and performance test must be completed by a lifting machinery inspector, registered as such at the Engineering Council of South Africa, and employed by a lifting machinery entity. The lifting machinery inspector must have knowledge of the erection, loadtesting and maintenance of the type of lifting machine. The Type of machinery the lifting machinery inspector have knowledge of is stipulated in the letter supplied by the Engineering Council of South Africa when the LMI is registered. The LMI must determine the serviceability of the structures, ropes, machinery and safety devices of the truck mounted crane before it is put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected.

There are three requirements, in order of priority, for the aforementioned examination and test:

Cranes in use must be examined and tested at intervals not exceeding 12 months.

Firstly, the examinations and performance test should be conducted as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was manufactured.

The test must be conducted over the complete lifting range of the truck mounted crane and in such a manner that every part of the installation is stressed accordingly.

Should there be no standard, a standard incorporated under the act must be used.

The user is also responsible to ensure that all ropes, chains, hooks or other attaching devices, sheaves, brakes and safety devices forming an integral part of a lifting machine or hand-powered lifting device must be thoroughly examined by a competent person at intervals not exceeding six months.

Premises is defined as any building, vehicle, vessel, train or aircraft.

The relevant regulation under the Act concerning truck mounted cranes is the Driven Machinery Regulations, 2015 and more specifically, regulation 18, addressing lifting machines, handpowered lifting devices and lifting tackle.

In the absence of both these two standards, the truck mounted crane must be tested using a test load of 110% of the safe working load of the crane.

In summary: The user of a crane must have the crane inspected by: (1) an LMI (lifting machinery inspector), (2) holding a valid LMI certificate issued by ECSA, (3) for the type of machine inspected (as specified in the letter accompanying his certificate), (4) that is employed by an LME (lifting machinery entity), (5) once every 12 months, or when the crane was removed and reinstalled, (6) in accordance with the standard to which the crane was manufactured, or in the absence of such, the relevant safety standard incorporated into the latest version of Driven Machinery Regulations (currently SANS 19), or in the absence of these, using a load of 110% of the safe working load applied over the complete working range of the machine, to determine if the machine is safe to use. This means then that load testing a crane for the first time after installation, whether

this installation is a new, or a used crane, onto a new or a used truck, tractor or any other vehicle, or onto a plinth or other fixed installation, may only be done using a 10% overload, if no manufacturing standard or the relevant standard incorporated into the OHS Act is available.

For most truck mounted cranes in South Africa the stability test must thus be conducted using a test load of at least 125% of capacity. To complete the test, the safety systems of the crane may need to be disconnected, but must be re-connected after the test. The test must be conducted with minimal movement of the load.

What does the manufacturing standard stipulate regarding testing?

The reason for an overload test of 25% is that it facilitates a safe test, while making provision for the dynamic effect of the booms and load when the crane is used at full operating speed.

Most of the large truck mounted crane manufacturers represented in South Africa are of European origin. The European manufacturing standard EN12999 is thus the standard that governs testing of most of the cranes in South Africa.

According to the EN12999 standard, the crane must be subjected to an installed test when it is installed into its final working position, and before being put into service. This test can form part of the stability test. The stability test must be conducted using a test load, calculated by multiplying the rated capacity by 1.2 and adding 20% of the boom system weight (calculated to be added to the load hook to create the same load moment as that of the boom system). The minimum test weight shall always be 1.25 times the rated capacity.

The South African manufacturing standard is the SANS15442, which is an adopted ISO standard. This standard also stipulates a test load of 1.25 times the rated capacity.

What is required of the sub frame?

The installation of a crane onto a truck chassis requires a sub frame.

The purpose of the sub frame is to protect the truck chassis against the point load induced by the crane weight while the truck is in motion, the moment induced by the crane when operating and to provide for required rigidity to counteract the twisting moment on the chassis and sub frame combination to ensure stability requirements are met when the crane is operated to the side of the truck.

The installation of a crane at the rear of the truck chassis requires special measures to reduce flexibility of the combination. The latter is especially true when additional stabilizers are employed together with a rear mounted crane. A sub frame conforming to the requirements often proof to be more expensive, heavier and more rigid. While the chassis manufacturer attempts to manufacture a flexible chassis to avoid cracking the installation and operation of a crane in certain cases require the opposite to be used successfully. A compromise between the crane and the chassis is required for both to reach its full potential.

A good sub frame protects the truck chassis against damage, and provide torsional resistance to achieve stability and ultimately maximises the crane’s capacity.

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The user must keep a register on his premises, in which he must record full particulars of any performance test and examination and any modification or repair to the truck mounted crane. The register must be available on request for inspection by an inspector.�

WORK @ HEIGHTS

With more confidence Understanding technology on lifts can help make the jobsite a little bit safer.

For construction workers, there are a number of ways to ensure employees are safe when working at heights.

This can include using personal protective equipment and selecting the best means when working at heights such as scaffold vs. lift vs. ladder.

Further, it can be critical that construction companies choose the right equipment, with new technology features, to ensure workers are safe on the job.

Load-Sensing Technology Many equipment manufacturers are now offering technology that can recognize the load. This type of technology can improve workers safety at the jobsite.

One example of this comes from JLG Industries, which offers technology that combines attachment recognition with real-time load data so telehandler operators can work with more confidence.

Telehandlers equipped with this system often rely on hydraulic power to raise the boom, but use gravity to lower it, providing the operator with better, more precise control.

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A Variety of Equipment Training Options JLG also takes this one step further, offering training on the technology and equipment. The company offers a program that is designed to train operators to use JLG and competitive model aerial work platforms safely and efficiently.

Its instructors have participated in and graduated from one of the company’s three training programs. From there, equipment owners and renters can choose

classroom or online option to complete training.

The bottom line is equipment continues to evolve, with more high-tech features to enable a safer jobsite. Operators and construction professionals will need to know how to take advantage of all this new technology—and training programs might just be the way to do that in the future.

Contact Institute for Work @ Heights

Danish crane and heavy haulage contractor BMS took delivery of the very first LTM 1090-4.2 in mid-December 2017. Liebherr first unveiled the 90ton crane in March of the same year at the Conexpo in Las Vegas.

The new 4-axle crane is extremely flexible since it can travel with axle loads of 10 tons, 12 tons and 16 tons. It features a 60-metre telescopic boom, a whole 10 metres more than its predecessor, the LTM 1090-4.1.

BMS will run the new LTM 1090-4.2 from its Aarhus site. Per Thorsen Christiansen, Managing Director in Aarhus, decided he could not miss the opportunity to travel to the manufacturing plant in Ehingen to take delivery of the new crane in person.

He says, "When the concept and the technical highlights of the LTM 1090-4.2 were explained to me a few months ago, I decided I had to have the first one of this new model. I'm delighted that that decision has come to fruition today. The new 90-ton crane from Liebherr impressed me immediately because it has a very long telescopic boom, is just 2.55 metres wide and can carry a great deal of ballast with an axle load of 12 tons. Furthermore, Liebherr has also integrated its VarioBallastÂŽ and VarioBaseÂŽ innovations on this model."

The new LTM 1090-4.2 will replace a 4-axle LTM 1070-4.1 and will then be the smallest crane at the BMS site in Aarhus.

Christiansen explains: "2 and 3-axle mobile cranes are not popular in our region. That is why our range starts with 4-axle models. We use our cranes 90 percent of the time for construction projects, for example for steel fabrication, the assembly of prefabricated concrete components or for installing reinforcement steel for concrete foundations. We have very little industry in Aarhus."

Crane handover in winter conditions in Ehingen, from left to right: Tommy Borgring, Christoph Kleiner (both from LiebherrWerk Ehingen GmbH), Per Thorsen Christiansen (BMS), Kristian Holst (Liebherr-Danmark ApS)

The BMS Group BMS A/S is an international family-run company based in Aalborg with 11 sites in Denmark. The Group mainly focuses on Scandinavia, but is active throughout Europe.

Norwegian crane contractor Kranringen also belongs to the Group. BMS runs more than 300 cranes. The largest of them are two Liebherr LR 11350 crawler cranes.

Contact Liebherr, Tel: +27 (0) 11 365-2000, www.liebherr.com

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BMS takes delivery of first Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 mobile crane

MOBILE CRANES

New truck crane series for emerging markets

Tadano is unveiling a new series of three truck cranes designed for customers in emerging markets who want the highest quality.

The GT-750EL (75-tonne class) and GT-600EL (60-tonne class) were introduced in October 2017.

The GT-300EL (30-tonne class) is available from spring 2018.

Their boom lengths are 47.0m (GT-750EL) 43.0m (GT-600EL), and 34.0m (GT-300EL). Extra reach is provided by a two-stage (99.0m/14.3m/14.0m) under slung jib, extending lifting heights to 61.2m (GT-750EL), 57.3m (GT600EL) and 48.0m (GT-300EL).

In the emerging markets, there is strong demand from customers for high-quality, durable truck cranes with high lifting performance, dependable safety devices and the ability to drive both on rough roads and at high-speed on highways.

These customers prefer truck cranes that are “crafted in Japan’ and provide low running costs and excellent value for used cranes.

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hand or (from spring 2018) righthand drive. The carriers have leaf suspensions in front and rubber mounted suspensions, newly developed in collaboration with Hendrickson, in the rear, making them both comfortable to drive and also easy to maintain. Other drive features include automatic mechanical transmission and a convenient cruise control option.

is being operated and Positive Control when the crane is on standby.

Tadano on-board technology includes the HELLO-NET telematics system – a first for a truck craneand the fuel monitoring system with Eco-Mode for when the crane

Contact Craig Sandy, Tadano Cranes, Tel +27 (0) 11 230-7300, craig.sandy@babcock.co.za

The 75- and 60-tonners also have the new Smart Chart system that extends the safe working area of the crane beyond the traditional lifting circle by calculating the real maximum safe load over the rear side, providing extended corners for lifting.

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STRADDLE CARRIER

Combilift straddle carrier The Combilifts’ multidirectional capabilities and its ability to handle both long and short loads offer a host of possible applications for potential users one such example is the Straddle Carrier.

What is a Straddle Carrier and why do you need one?

Generally. a Straddle Carrier is a term used for a non-road going vehicle, moistly used in Port Terminals and Intermodal Yards that are used for stacking and moving ISO standard containers or other items that meets the requirements of the model used. Straddle Carriers can pick up and carry containers while straddling their load and connecting to the top lifting points via a container spreader. These machines can have the ability to stack containers up to as high as 4 metres.

Launched in 2010, the Combilift Straddle Carrier (Combi-SC) range was developed as a more cost effective and flexible solution for distribution companies, shipping operations and haulage companies even with relatively low throughput levels.

The Combi-SC is much more economical option compared to other heavy handling forklifts, reach stackers or mobile cranes, and offers complete independence when moving very large fully laden containers and other oversized loads around a variety of sites.

When buying a Straddle Carrier rest assure that you will receive the best possible aftersales service from Combilift.

Combilift’s after sales team is committed to providing excellent support and customer service. They provide the highest standards of training to their service personnel and have a wide network of factory trained response technicians.

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Telephonic Assistance Due to the straightforward nature of their products, difficulties can often be easily solved over the total ease of a telephone. Their engineering teams and their local subsidiaries provide excellent telephonic support with quick and effective solutions that offer an immediate response and assistance in any urgent situations.

On Site All Combilift engineers and those of their global partners have been factory trained and certified to a high standard and will be on call out/ stand-by to efficiently repair your truck.The engineers is proven problem-solvers, with a personal commitment to keeping downtime to the bare minimum.

Contact Mark Cassidy, Combilift, mark.cassidy@combilift.com, www.combilift.com

FORKLIFTS

Better view ensures greater safety Linde presents new fork positioner for optimum visibility The name says it all: The new fork positioner “View” from Linde Material Handling provides a significantly improved view of the forks, especially when storing and retrieving goods.

Thus, it effectively prevents damage to cargo as well as to building components, equipment and trucks.

The fork positioner is available for all electric and IC-powered counterbalanced trucks in the load range of 1.2 to 5.0 tons.

Fork positioners have become indispensable in many industrial sectors – for example, when it comes to storing goods accurately, down to the nearest millimeter, on truck loading platforms or shelves. By moving the forks to the left and right, the driver can position the cargo faster and more exactly. Equally important for the safe and precise movement of the load, however, is a clear view of the fork arm through the lift mast, fork carriage and fork positioner. And this is just where Linde’s product management identified further potential for improve¬ment.

“Our aim was to increase the driver’s scope of visibility in order to better support them in their work and make processes safer,” says Frank Bergmann, Product Manager Counterbalanced

Trucks at Linde Material Handling.

“An import¬ant finding arising from our development work was the fact that several smaller viewing areas are more effective than just a few large ones,” explains Bergmann.

To this end, the sideshift cylinder was arranged in a slightly raised position and the fork adjustment cylinders placed in the middle, which resulted in numerous new viewing gaps. Beveled web plates and the use of tubes instead of hoses also contribute to giving the driver a better view of the fork arms. Another positive effect of the newly employed tubes is that they provide protection against damage caused by collisions, which increases the availability of the equipment.

Best view in the main working area The solution was optimized for lift heights of between 700 and 1,400 millimeters. It is mostly in this range that wire containers are stacked or trucks are loaded and unloaded.

“With the new fork positioner, we are giving our customers a key to opening another door to more safety and efficiency when using forklifts,” says Frank Bergmann. The attachment can be mounted flexibly: Customers

with individually bolted forks can use the new solution as well, as the fork positioner's crossbars feature three pilot holes each. The fork positioner is delivered directly ex works and is part of Linde’s range of original spare parts; maintenance is performed by the Linde service network.

Last but not least, the new fork positioner is another piece in the mosaic of Linde’s safety concept “Vision Zero - Safety in your world”.

This includes the company’s entire portfolio of safety-oriented technical innovations for industrial trucks as well as intelligent assistance systems, comprehensive training programs and consulting services. “Vision Zero” is a holistic approach to reducing workrelated accidents in material handling to zero. “Safety is one of the key levers for improving business performance.

That’s why our vision is to help customers eliminate accidents. ‘Vision Zero’ is our contribution to a safer and more productive future,” says Andreas Krinninger, Chairman of the Management Board at Linde Material Handling.

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Why you should hire material handling equipment for your projects There are several types of material handling equipment used in a variety of industries.

Material handling equipment include machines such as forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, and anything that can handle heavy loads. Anything that has to do with the movement of items, stock, or materials, the storage of these things, and control and protection of these items, form part of material handling. Many materials may be involved in the process, and their control can be crucial, because the use and storage conditions have to be adhered to in order to prevent waste, and materials expiring before use.

For many operations, it makes sense to purchase their own material handling equipment and to keep a fleet of these machines on site to deal with their needs.

Other organisations find it more economical to hire material handling equipment from a vendor that can provide them with the machinery they need, when they need it. If you choose to hire material handling equipment, you can expect the following benefits: If your projects or material handling needs fluctuate throughout the year, you can choose to hire material handling equipment only for the periods that you need it. This means that when you don’t need it, you don’t have to pay for it.

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equipment, and you can choose which machines to hire at which stages of the project.

If you hire material handling equipment and something breaks down, you don’t have to worry about waiting for parts, or suffer downtime while the machine is being fixed. It is the rental company’s responsibility to maintain and repair these machines, and if they break down, they have to replace it with another in its stead. This way, your operations can continue as usual.

If you buy your material handling equipment, you have to shell out a lot of money. These machines are not cheap and, for many organisations, it is not always possible to find the money for outright purchase. Even if the machines are bought on hire

purchase through financing, the interest is high and the machine ends up costing a lot more than the list price. These assets also depreciate as time goes on, and the resale value may decrease to the point where it is not really a viable option to resell when new machines are needed again.

If you want access to the latest machines on the market, you should choose to hire material handling equipment. At the EIE Group, we specialise in providing our clients with the best machines on the market at all times, and our hire agreements are cost-effective and economical.

Contact Toyota Forklift, Tel: +27 (0) 11 571-0200, www.toyotaforklift.co.za

SPARES

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T: +27 (0) 11 882-2000 F: +27 (0) 11 882-2037 E: rjd.esjhb@mweb.co.za W: www.edwardsearle.co.za

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Magnet Service Binder T: +27 (0) 11 791-3460 F: +27 (0) 11 791-3464 E: sales2@binder.co.za W: www.binder.co.za

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Yale Lift

Tadano

T: +27 (0) 14 577-2607 F: +27 (0) 14 577-3534 E: info@yalelift.co.za W: www.yale.co.za

T: +27 (0) 11 230-7300 F: +27 (0) 11 230-7892 E: enquiries@babcock.co.za W: www.babcock.co.za

T: T: +27+27 (0)(0) 11 11 412-2918 412-2918 F: +27 (0) 11 692-3826 F: +27 (0) 11 692-3826 E: sales@shutterlock.co.za sales@shutterlock.co.za W:E:www.shutterlock.co.za W: www.shutterlock.co.za 52 Lifting Africa - Jan/Feb 2018

T: +27 (0) 11 894-8056 F: +27 (0) 11 894-8057 E: sales@cranesdirect.co.za W: www.cranesdirect.co.za

Materials Handling Lifting Equipment

T:T:+27 +27(0)(0)1111412-2918 412-2918 F: +27 (0) 11 692-3826 +27 (0) 11 692-3826 E:F:sales@shutterlock.co.za sales@shutterlock.co.za W:E:www.shutterlock.co.za W: www.shutterlock.co.za

Inspection, Proof(TVL) Load Testing & Water Weights Certification of Lifting Equipment

Cranes Direct

COTAC Oy

CJH Cranes Equipment & Plant

Shutterlock

Park Lifting and Mining

T: +27 (0) 16 366-1393 F: +27 (0) 16 366-1392 E: info@cranemec.co.za W: www.cranemec.co.za

DIRECT

T: +27 (0) 12 661-0830 F: +27 (0) 12 661-0816 E: glen@loadtech.co.za W: www.loadtech.co.za

Link-Belt Cranes MH Dawood Plant Services

Cranemec Group S.A

CRANES

LoadTech Elephant Lifting Equipment

MOBILE CRANE SPARES

T: +27 (0) 11 823-2028 F: +27 (0) 86 594-6533 E: morne.j@saxeni.co.za W: www.saxeniequipment.co.za

Condra Cranes T: +27 (0) 11 776-6000 F: +27 (0) 86 669-2372 E: sales@condra.co.za W: www.condra.co.za

Demag Cranes T: +27 (0) 11 898-3500 F: +27 (0) 11 898-3533 E: richard.roughly@terex.com W: www.demagcranes.co.za

Morris Material Handling SA T: +27 (0) 11 748-1000 F: +27 (0) 11 748-1093 E: sales@morris.co.za W: www.morris.co.za

Park Lifting and Mining T: +27 (0) 17 687-0236 M: +27 (0) 84 512-6812 F: +27 (0) 17 687-0239 E: admin@parklift.co.za W: www.parklift.co.za

BUYERS GUIDE

RIGGING

TESTING

SLINGS

CJH Cranes Equipment & Plant T: +27 (0) 11 963-0670 E: info@cjhcranes.co.za F: +27 (0) 86 619-7755 W: www.cjhcranes.co.za

ROPE

Elephant Lifting Equipment T: +27 (0) 12 661-6105 F: +27 (0) 12 661-6104 E: info@elephantlifting.co.za W: www.elephantlifting.co.za

Elephant Lifting Equipment

Scaw Metals SA

CJH Cranes Equipment & Plant

T: +27 (0) 11 601-8400 F: +27 (0) 11 601-8405 E: wbyleveldt@scaw.co.za W: www.scaw.co.za

T: +27 (0) 11 963-0670 E: info@cjhcranes.co.za F: +27 (0) 86 619-7755 W: www.cjhcranes.co.za

T: +27 (0) 12 661-6105 F: +27 (0) 12 661-6104 E: info@elephantlifting.co.za W: www.elephantlifting.co.za

Shutterlock T: T: +27 +27 (0) (0) 11 11 412-2918 412-2918 F: +27 (0) 11 692-3826 F: +27 (0) 11 692-3826 E: sales@shutterlock.co.za E: sales@shutterlock.co.za W: www.shutterlock.co.za W: www.shutterlock.co.za

SHACKLE

PLATFORMS

Shutterlock HIAB T: +27 (0) 11 865-1425 F: +27 (0) 11 866-1092 E: saras.hemraj@hiab.com W: www.hiab.com

REPAIRS

Elephant Lifting Equipment T: +27 (0) 12 661-6105 F: +27 (0) 12 661-6104 E: info@elephantlifting.co.za W: www.elephantlifting.co.za

T: T: +27 +27 (0) (0) 11 11412-2918 412-2918 F: +27 (0) 11 692-3826 F: sales@shutterlock.co.za +27 (0) 11 692-3826 E: E: sales@shutterlock.co.za W: www.shutterlock.co.za W: www.shutterlock.co.za

EnerMech T: +27 (0) 21 286-4035 F: +27 (0) 21 511-3553 E: gstuart@enermech.com W: www.enermech.com

STEEL WIRE ROPES

Shutterlock T: T: +27 +27 (0) (0) 11 11 412-2918 412-2918 F: +27 (0) 11 692-3826 F: +27 (0) 11 692-3826 E: sales@shutterlock.co.za E: sales@shutterlock.co.za W: www.shutterlock.co.za W: www.shutterlock.co.za

Gunnebo Industries CJH Cranes Equipment & Plant T: +27 (0) 11 963-0670 E: info@cjhcranes.co.za F: +27 (0) 86 619-7755 W: www.cjhcranes.co.za

T: +27 (0) 11 614-6078 F: +27 (0) 11 624-1300 E: pieter@gunnebolifting.co.za W: www.gunnebolifting.com

Shutterlock

T: +27 (0) 12 661-6105 F: +27 (0) 12 661-6104 E: info@elephantlifting.co.za W: www.elephantlifting.co.za

T: +27 11 412-2918 +27(0) (0)11 412-2918 F: 11 692-3826 F: +27 +27(0) (0)11 692-3826 E: sales@shutterlock.co.za E: sales@shutterlock.co.za W: www.shutterlock.co.za W: www.shutterlock.co.za

Scaw Metals SA

Authorised Stocking Distributor

Elephant Lifting Equipment T: +27 (0) 12 661-6105 F: +27 (0) 12 661-6104 E: info@elephantlifting.co.za W: www.elephantlifting.co.za

J Express Crane Services T: +27 (0) 11 864-8402 F: +27 (0) 11 864-8408 M: +27 (0) 83 425-5535 E: jexpress@telkomsa.net

Elephant Lifting Equipment

Hydra Lift T: +27 (0) 21 511-4131/2/3 F: +27 (0) 21 511-8748 E: accounts@hydralift.co.za

To advertise in the Buyers Guide Contact info@liftingafrica.co.za

Park Lifting and Mining T: +27 (0) 17 687-0236 M: +27 (0) 84 512-6812 F: +27 (0) 17 687-0239 E: admin@parklift.co.za W: www.parklift.co.za

TOWER CRANES

T: +27 (0) 11 601-8400 F: +27 (0) 11 601-8405 E: wbyleveldt@scaw.co.za W: www.scaw.co.za

STRADDLE CARRIER

Combi Lift T: +27 (0) 11 900-8010 E: victor@solutions-4u.co.za W: www.combilift.co.za

CJH Cranes Equipment & Plant T: +27 (0) 11 963-0670 E: info@cjhcranes.co.za F: +27 (0) 86 619-7755 W: www.cjhcranes.co.za Contact to advertise sales@liftingafrica.co.za

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BUYERS GUIDE

Liebherr T: +27 (0) 11 365-2000 E: chris.cardoso@liebherr.com W: www.liebherr.com

Phakamisa Safety Consultants T: +27 (0) 11 462-9620/1 F: +27 (0) 11 462-9620 E: potto@icon.co.za W: www.phakamisasafety.co.za

Transvaal Training MH Dawood Plant Services T: +27 (0) 11 496-1007 F: +27 (0) 11 496-1198 E: info@mhdawood.co.za W: www.mhdawood.co.za

Saxeni Equipment T: +27 (0) 11 823-2028 F: +27 (0) 86 594-6533 E: morne.j@saxeni.co.za W: www.saxeniequipment.co.za

T: +27 (0) 11 975-7312 F: +27 (0) 11 975-7322 E: training@transvaaltraining.co.za W: www.transvaaltraining.co.za

TRUCK MOUNTED CRANES

600 SA T: +27 (0) 11 966-2000 F: +27 (0) 86 601-2607 E: jannv@eiegroup.co.za W: www.eiegroup.co.za

Tower Cranes Africa T: +27 (0)61 245 6799 E: info@towercranesafrica.co.za W: www.towercranesafrica.co.za

TRAINING

HIAB T: +27 (0) 11 865-1425 F: +27 (0) 11 866-1092 E: saras.hemraj@hiab.com W: www.hiab.com

600 SA T: +27 (0) 11 966-2000 F: +27 (0) 86 601-2607 E: jannv@eiegroup.co.za W: www.eiegroup.co.za

Palfinger Africa T: +27 (0) 11 608-3670 E: sales@palfingerafrica.co.za W: www.palfinger.co.za

WINCHES Cranemec Group S.A T: +27 (0) 16 366-1393 F: +27 (0) 16 366-1392 E: info@cranemec.co.za W: www.cranemec.co.za

Dymot Engineering T: +27 (0) 11 970-1920 F: +27 (0) 11 970-1979 E: pa@dymot.co.za W: www.dymot.co.za

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LMI Academy

Shutterlock

T: +27 (0) 11 475-5876 F: +27 (0) 86 605-7522 E: info@lmi-academy.co.za W: www.lmi-academy.co.za

T: T: +27 +27 (0) (0) 11 11412-2918 412-2918 F: +27 (0) 11 692-3826 F: +27 (0) 11 692-3826 E: sales@shutterlock.co.za E: sales@shutterlock.co.za W: www.shutterlock.co.za W: www.shutterlock.co.za

NEW LIFTING POINT RANGE ROTATING LIFTING POINT – RLP (NEW VERSION) • • • •

Higher working load limits (7 to 60 %, in most cases around 30 %) Hexagon screw for easy mounting and dismounting Rotates 360 degrees Pivots 160 degrees

DE-CENTERED LIFTING POINT - DLP

• Stay-up”-function allows the link to stay in any position the user leaves it in • Ideal for narrow spaces such as corners or edge position, as the housing has a compact design • Can be stowed away by folding the link over the housing • Rotates 360 degrees • Pivots 0–110 degrees (area of use) • M8 to M16 and NC 5/16”, 3/8”, 1/2“and 5/8” available in June • Larger sizes available in November

ROTATING EYE LIFTING POINT - ERLP • • • • • • •

Compact and robust Ideal for top-mounting Hexagon socket on the bolt for easy mounting and dismounting Rotates 360 degrees M8 to M16 in stock UNC 5/16”, 3/8”, 1/2“ and 5/8” in stock Larger sizes available in November

BALL-BEARING LIFTING POINT - BLP • • • • • • • TEL: 011 614 6078

Lifting point with ball-bearing housing Versatile lifting point Can rotate 360 degrees under load Drop-forged housing for extra strength Hexagon shape of housing for easy mounting and dismounting M8 to M20 and UNC 5/16”, 3/8”, 1/2“, 5/8” 3/4“ and 7/8” available in July Larger sizes in November

FAX: 011 624 1300

MAIL: info@gunnebolifting.co.za

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