Lifting Africa Jan-Feb 2019

The official magazine for LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of SA)

JAN/FEB 2019

Expanding into the container shipping industry Lifting - Sept/Oct 2018 General precautions & rules ofAfrica using a forklift

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Contents The official magazine for LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of SA)

JAN/FEB 2019

COVER STORY

Emalini Enterprises & GEDA join forces

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

From the Chairmans Desk ASK THE EXPERT

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INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE

Crane hooks are a critical part of the frequent and annual inspection process

Expanding into the container shipping industry General precautions & rules of using a forklift

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CONTAINER CRANES

Expanding into the container shipping industry

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SPREADER BEAMS

Spreader frame lifts viking boats on TV set

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HYDRAULIC GANTRIES

New super lift hydraulic gantries

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OVERHEAD CRANES

Condra shipped several tankhouse cranes and a large portal machine

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ALL TERRAIN CRANES

Bridge expansion poses a challenge

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TOWER CRANES

Raimondi appoints ZLT Cranes official agent of eight African countries

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DRONE TECHNOLOGY

Diversification, drone technology sees Skyriders soar

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MINI CRANES

Unic Spider Mini Cranes SA: Here we grow again

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FORKLIFTS

General precautions and rules of using a forklift

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HEAVY LIFT

Concord Namibia plays key role in Neckartal Dam project

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Forged Steel Wire Rope Clips vs. Malleable Cast Iron Clips PERI stands tall with The Leonardo high-rise project in Sandton Industrial cranes and what they do

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BAUMA PREVIEW

Highlighting the latest “green” Genie® power technologies Konecranes and Demag officially one company What to expect at Bauma - A world-class trade show

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BUYERS GUIDE

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Emalini Enterprises +27 (0) 11 864 4629 fdblignaut@emalinihoists.co.za

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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 Sub-Editor: Debbie van Rensburg

Index to Advertisers Alpha Load Testing Bonfiglioli Condra Cranes Crane Dude Cranemec Demac Demag Dymot Emalini Enterprises Giovenzana J Express Lift & Shift Phakamisa SALTS Talurit

IFC 45 11 37 17 25 19 33 OFC 23 39 15 &IBC 9 41 CS & 28

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

Emalini Enterprises & GEDA join forces Together these two forces will bring world quality hoists, lifts and other equipment into South Africa and Sub-Sahara Africa to change the lifting machine industry, creating more jobs and opportunities across the entire African continent, always with best value, best service and industry safety standards foremost in mind.

GEDA Dechentreiter GmbH & Co. KG specialize in designing and manufacturing hoists to be used on construction sites and for industrial purposes all over the world.

The wide range of products comprises, amongst others, rope guided hoists, rack and pinion hoists, rubbish chutes, mast climbing platforms as well as ladder hoists and safety systems for hoists.

GEDA machines are able to transport loads from 60 kg to 3.7 tonnes.People and materials can be lifted up to a height of 400 m.

With all this, GEDA offers by far the widest product range of all building hoist constructors worldwide.

Moreover, the company has been in the industrial elevator business for years.

GEDA has become one of the

leading producers worldwide over the last nine decades. Today 500 employees ensure the high quality of GEDA products. Another decisive factor is the employment of state of the art technologies for designing as well as for manufacturing the machines.

Therefore it is with good reason that GEDA, the innovative market leader, is a registered and an internationally protected trademark.

There are three locations in Germany, next to the headquarters in Asbach-Bäumenheim (in the federal state of Bavaria), branches in Gera (in the federal state of Thuringia) and in Bergkamen (in the federal state of North RhineWestphalia).

In addition, international branches in Moscow, the USA, Turkey and Korea and of course an international established dealer network, which guarantees the supply of spare parts and a sufficient number of service points

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GEDA not only sees itself as a manufacturer but much more as a partner on the side of our customers.

“As a leading height access specialist, we always keep our eyes on the market so that we can respond flexibly to our customers’ needs and offer them customised solutions”, says Johann Sailer, CEO. This has resulted in unique designs that only GEDA can offer to its partners: original GEDA. Emalini is a Lifting Machinery Entity registered with the Department of Labour : South Africa [Francois Blignaut, owner and director of Emalini, is registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Lifting Machine Inspector].

With over 25 years of hands-on experience in the electrical and mechanical fields of the electricity generating (Eskom), mining, chemical plant (Sasol and Saprev), construction and lifting machine industries, Emalini offers its clients a vast array of services.

Emalini is the appointed agent for Geda Original for Sub Sahara Africa.

Core competencies of Emalini are the supply, service, maintenance, erection and repair of rack and pinion passenger and goods lifts / hoists (Geda, Torgar and Alimak), tower cranes (Potain and Liebherr) and also on platforms and material hoists (Geda, Torgar and Alimak).

Integral to any industry is training and Emalini offers competitively priced broad-spectrum lifting machine industry training with a qualified assessor and moderator registered with EWSeta and Merseta to its clients.

Proficiency in multiple languages enables effective communication with trainees and ensures training is done with clearer understanding.

Theoretical and practical knowledge are combined to ensure trainees are proficient in the scope in which they have been trained.

Emalini offers inspection service of your cranes, hoists, lifting tackle and project sites in its entirety. This assists the client to maintain safe and secure working environments, while avoiding costly setbacks at the same time.

Francois Blignaut, Emalini’s MD: “A lifelong dream has come true : by

COVER STORY

in Germany and around the world

joining forces with GEDA, a world class leader in the International Passenger and Material Hoist industry, Emalini can now provide a world-class product to the Lifting Industry throughout South Africa and Sub Sahara Africa. Here is to a mutually beneficial and prosperous relationship that can only grow from strength to strength.

Johann Sailer, GEDA’s CEO: “With Emalini Enterprises we have found a reliable partner to supply the South African and Sub-Sahara African market with our height access solutions. GEDA is the only manufacturer worldwide to offer everything from a single source – from tender preparation through to service. And it is this aspect that has convinced demanding customers such as Emalini Enterprises. We are looking forward to a strong and long time partnership.”

Contact Francious Blignaut, Emalini Enterprises, +27 (0) 83 292 2658, +27 (0) 11 864 4629, fdblignaut@emalinihoists.co.za www.emalinienterprise.co.za www.geda.de

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CHAIRMANS DESK

FROM THE CHAIRMANS DESK Dear LEEASA members, As an introduction to a new year I would like wish all the LEEASA members a prosperous 2019 and as we move into full swing, I would like to share what has happened since we last communicated before the new year at the end of last year.

ECSA Since then I have attended three high impact committee meetings up to this point e.g. EC. Education Committee, IC. Investigation Committee, and CRC. Central Registration Committee as ECSA council will meet in March and seeing that the High impact committees reports to council these meetings had to be held prior to council so that these committees give themselves at least a month to prepare their reports that they will present to council when council meets next. At these meetings it has given me the opportunity to express my concerns on a number of issues regarding LMIs and LMI registration at ECSA. ECSA High Impact Committee - EC

Education

On the 4th February 2019 I attended the EC meeting and I have managed made a major breakthrough at last at this meeting regarding ECSAs ownership of the LMI qualification and what needs be done in the future regarding making the LMI qualification an eventual reality. It is not going to happen over night but at least I will keep pushing ECSA and the EC and CRC towards the need to eventually opening the avenue for LMI registration not only through RPL but also via an LMI qualification.

ECSA High Impact Central Registration Committee - CRC This was only my second meeting held as a member of CRC which was held on the 7th Feb ‘19, since I was not on CRC from the beginning of my term on council. There is not a lot of time left to make things happen as my term at ECSA ends in June 2020. I had to fight hard at council to get onto CRC and finally managed to get a seat on CRC. 6

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At this CRC meeting the focus was mainly on the complications around the high number registration refusals carried out by the assessors and moderators mainly for engineers.

This problem is been dealt with by the CRC committee by looking at the application outcomes and hopefully find a common ground between the applicants and the assessors that is fair and transparent.

This is no easy task that needs to be reported back to council on the solutions to this problem.LMI assessors, moderators and reviewers training is still a concern but I have been assured at CRC that this will be dealt with in due course. The other concern I have is that the newly formed ECSA satellite branches at this stage do not have the capacity to deal with LMI applications in those areas.

I am sure this will change with time.

ECSA Investigation Committee - IC On the 24th November 2018 I attended the ECSA IC investigators training workshop held a Birchwood’s in Boksburg. The program was aimed at getting more investigators involved in carrying out investigation and then compiling a report which then gets presented back to the IC committee.

Although it was well attended it was unfortunately directed at engineers only, which gave me the opportunity to point out at the workshop that ECSA would have to model further investigators training for the LMI industry as there is still a serious lack of trained investigators that are able to deal with LMI reported cases.

At the IC meeting held on the 7th February 2019 I managed to highlight this need to train LMI investigators and as I pointed out to the committee that the present recruitment and training taking place does not cover the Specialised needs for investigators in the Lifting Equipment industry.

Fortunately, at present there is only one LMI under investigation who I been accused for practicing outside

of their own scope of competence.

This is taken very seriously at ECSA as it is directly related to the ethics requirements required by the Engineering Professions Act. Registered LMIs seem to forget that they signed in front of a commissioner of oath when they applied for registration as an LMI. Up-coming Events DoL I will be attending a DoL DMR workshop on the 19th February 2019 whereby my invite to attend came personally from the DoL LME registration office. In this program for the day there will be a presentation by the NRCS (National Regulator for Compulsory Standards) called “Role of NRCS on imported Lifting Machines”.

I am hoping that the Dti will be there.

It will be interesting to see what the NRCS will present which I will use to report back and share on this platform in next edition of Lifting Africa.

On the 25th February 2019 I will be attending the next DoL NCOP meeting at DoL HQ in Pretoria. Lifting Machinery Operator qualification, training and licensing will be on the agenda and it will be interesting to see how the QTCO and the TETA are forging ahead on this matter.

LEEASA Golf day

On 26th April 2019 LEEASA will once again be holding its annual golf day at ERPM golf club Boksburg, which we hope will be well attended and an overall great day had by all who take part on the day. I would just like to personally invite all LEEASA members and other interest golfers to take part on the day. You are all very welcome to attend. Watering holes are available for those who would like to fly their brand names on the day. There will also be a dinner and prize giving at the end of the event. See you there.

From your Chairman Arni Sommer. arni@leeasa.co.za www.leeasa.co.za

- Erecting and dismantling of Tower & Overhead Cranes - Crane rental & sales - Crane Repairs & refurbishing - Transporting of construction equipment - Transporting of cranes and storage containers

LME 393 / LMI 2007120087 / LEEASA REG: 810396

ASK THE EXPERTS

ASK THE EXPERTS We had received the following questions from a rigging manager involved in the construction of a large power station. We have consulted various experts and this is a summary of their opinions.

Question 1 “Please provide background of LME/ LMI and the guidelines in which they need to perform their task for all load tests of lifting equipment.”

Answer from the experts: All load testing has to be conducted in accordance with a manufacturing or applicable inspection and testing standard as prescribed by the Driven Machinery Regulation (DMR) 18.5 of the OHS Act. With referance to standards like SANS 10375, SANS 500 and SANS 19 for examples.

The overall general guideline is in 5 (a): “The user shall cause the entire installation and all working parts of every lifting machine and hand powered lifting device. excluding

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lifting tackle, to be subjected to a thorough examination and performance test ....by a lifting machinery inspector of a lifting machinery entity……before they are put into use ….and thereafter at intervals not exceeding12 months “ If an LMI is doing the annual examination and testing of chain blocks and lever hoists, he must have this category of lifting equipment included in his scope as approved by ECSA. Similarly the LME must have this scope mentioned in the LME certificate.

A user should insist on seeing this before allowing the annual examination and test.

The LMI must at all times act in accordance with the Code of

Conduct that he has to adhere to in terms of his ECSA registration.

It is also important to note that the examinations and performance testing is not required every twelve months but rather not exceeding twelve months. This point is often overlooked.

Nowhere does the Regulator state that it is required annually. The requirement is that it must possibly be done on a more regular basis dependent on the environment that the equipment finds itself.

A LMI/LMEs should advice the owner/user, as subject matter experts, on how often examinations and testing need to be carried out, especially examination/inspections, by competent persons.

ASK THE EXPERTS

In terms of chain blocks and lever hoists (included in the category of hand powered lifting devices), SANS 500 is an “incorporated standard” which means the LMI must examine and test not exceeding twelve months.

The current SANS 500 is lacking in depth and detail and is in the process of being reviewed.

Nevertheless the current version has some strong guidelines and requirements that must be followed.

It is also important to understand the term “incorporated standards” that under section 44.1 of the OHS Act means the Minister of Labour can incorporate any standards into the regulations. Technical standards written at SABS as South African National Standards - SANS for the Lifting Equipment industry and more importantly the inspections and testing standards required by the LMI/LME and once incorporated under section 44.1 of the Act by the regulator and published as a government Gazette notice, that makes these incorporated standards mandatory.

This includes the SANS 500 inspection, testing and examination

of hand-operated chain blocks and lever hoists in use.

If any component in the load path of the hoist is dismantled and reassembled, the hoist must be performance tested to make sure

it is safe. The regular (minimum 6 monthly) visual inspection of chain blocks and lever hoists does not have to be done by an LMI but whoever does it must be competent.

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It is our opinion if the chain blocks are branded (traceable to the OEM/ supplier) and have serial numbers corresponding to valid (within 12 months) load test certificates by a LME/LMI, these units can be used without the original “birth certificate” as this is really only for trace ability and to confirm that the unit has been manufactured to a standard.

Regarding the supply of load test certificates, if the applicable standard used states that a load test must be carried out after manufacture and a certificate provided, then the hoist must be supplied with a load test certificate.

For example, SANS 1594 (chain blocks) and SANS 1636 (lever hoists) specify that the new hoist must be load tested and a load test certificate provided. If a local supplier fits the load chain to a new chain block, the hoist must be load tested after that and a certificate provided.

Lifting tackle does not have to be examined by an LMI but whoever does it must be a competent and appointed as such by the user

Question 2 “We have quarantined all hand power lifting devices (HPLD) without OME certificates, however, we have requested the OME certificates from the suppliers. If we have valid load test certificates, for the hand power lifting devices, but without the OME certificates, can we use them?”

Answer from the experts: Driven Machinery Regulation (DMR) 18 of the OHS Act states all HPLD’s must be “designed and constructed in accordance with a generally accepted technical standard”. It also 10

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states that any HPLD supplied since the new DMR regulations came into effect in September 2015 must have the following information on the manufacturers name plate: name of manufacturer, the design standard, the serial or reference number and country of origin.

In practice, many manufacturers of chain blocks overseas will not tailor make products just for the South African market. Taking this into consideration, if the hoist does not have the respective design standard mentioned on the name plate then the chain block must at least be supplied with a “Certificate of Conformance” that states which standard the hoist was designed and manufactured to.

DMR 18.5 states “a thorough examination and a performance test, as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was manufactured, by a lifting machinery inspector of a lifting machinery entity, which shall determine the serviceability of the structures, ropes, machinery and safety devices before they are put into use “ highlighting the fact that the Regulator requires that before the user may use or allow the use of any lifting machine it must be examined and tested.

Hoists therefore must have load test certificates, whether from the overseas manufacturer or a local service provider (by an LMI working for an LME). Our advice is insist it be accompanied by or includes a certificate of conformance. The load test certificate can only be valid for the first 12 months of service, after which the examination and performance test must be done and load test certificates issued to you.

Users are required to keep proper files with OEM certificates, proof of regular inspection as well as copies of relevant mandatory load testing certificates by LME/LMIs for as long as the HPLD is in service.

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INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE

Crane hooks are a critical part of the frequent and annual inspection process

Inspection may vary from hook manufacturer to manufacturer as well as the different standards that the crane load hooks can be classified into, size and type of load hook. It is therefore of the utmost importance that the inspector has the knowledge and experience on the inspection procedure on the type of hook being examined.

This inspection does not cover split-nut assembly hooks as this is a different inspection procedure regarding the shank interface area. However, all other inspection criteria to the load hook will remain the same.

Hooks are a critical part of the crane’s frequent inspecti on process on mobile cranes. Unexpected hook failures which will be sudden and may have devastating consequences cannot be predicted under routine maintenance. They can be caused by several things such as hidden parts in the hook assembly.

It is essential that the crane operator as far as possible should examine all visible parts of the load hook assembly every day or on the commencement of each shift as part of his/her check list and should be inspected quarterly by a qualified person or Lifting Machine Inspector having knowledge and experience on such load hooks.

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The frequency and documentation requirements of the periodic inspection shall be dependent on duty cycles and/or environmental conditions in which the hooks are used in. The inspection requirements also depend on the standard you are working to or local government regulations.

If the manufacturer, relevant standard or legislation does not specify the inspection frequency, in the interest of safety it is advisable to disassemble the load hook and inspect the components annually.

During the inspection, some of the conditions that should be looked for include but not limited to.

What are the critical inspection points of the crane load hook?

• The Inspection requires the load hook to be removed from the block assembly and that the threads on

the hook shaft and retainer nut are cleaned for inspection.

• Examine the threads for any cracks using the dye penetrant test method. Normally the first three threads from the bottom and thread relief area are the most critical areas to inspect. If any cracks are suspected remove the hook from service and have it examined by a certified NDT technician.

• Examine the threads for wear and corrosion. The thread area may appear tapered from top to bottom if corrosion has rounded the thread profile over time. Remove from service if more than 20% of the thread length is deformed or corroded.

• Check that the nut retaining pin, set screw or key which prevents relative movement between the hook and the nut. Examine the hook pivot and the axial bearing, cross pin, and the block bearing plate for

• Examine the load hook and where necessary use the dye penetrant test method.

• If the load hook has any of the following signs of cracks or excessive wear, remove the hook from service: •The throat opening measured at the narrowest point has increased by more than 15% of the original opening.

•The hook has twisted more than 10 degrees from the original plane of the hook.

•Wear in excess of 5% in the neck of the hook and 10% in other areas including the bow of the hook.

•The hook has nicks, wear, gouges, deformation damage or cracks to

the hook and exceeds any criteria specified by the manufacturer’s standard or local legislation. This includes non-OEM gouges placed on hooks to measure throat openings. Exposure to excessive temperatures will damage the heat treatment and material strength, severe weld splatter and arc strikes to the load hook can create stress concentration.

•Additionally, on Block or Ball Hooks.

Elongated ball pin holes hook latch pin holes and swivel eyes exceeding 5% of the original diameter.

•Swivel end play gap exceeding 2mm. Excessive endplay may indicate damaged to internal set screw Check the hook latches work correctly, ensure that the latch bridges the throat of the hook when

in the automatic closed position and that it activates correctly.

If the crane load hook is being used for the purpose of lifting personnel in a man basket the hook shall have a positive locking latch device fitted.

All hook blocks shall have identification plates with the following information.

Manufacturers name, serial number, hook lifting capacity and weight of the hook assembly.

Before reassembling of the load hook, make sure the bearing is greased as required and the hook/ nut threads are coated with a commercial sealant to provide a corrosion resistant surface.

During reassembly check that the length of the threads engaged between the hook and nut is at least equal to the hook thread diameter.

Also check that the nut retaining pin, set screw, or key which prevents the nut from backing off the hook is in place and secured.

Finally, the load hook and assembly block shall be tested annually by a Certified Lifting Machine Inspector.

Remember that failure to comply with your required responsibilities may result in serious injuries or fatalities.

Contact Richard Haddath, Cranemec Group, Tel: +27 (0) 16 366-1393, Cell: +27 (0) 83 268-4857 info@cranemec.co.za www.cranemec.co.za Lifting Africa - Jan/Feb 2019

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cracks, wear and any other damage affecting the safe use of the hook assembly.

CONTAINER CRANES

Expanding into the container shipping industry

Local crane company, Lift and Shift Equipment expanded into the lucrative field of container shipping and has chosen Steelbro as their supplier in 2016.

Steelbro has been around since 1979. They excel in the innovating engineering design of the container handling sidelifter and have manufacturing operations ongoing in Australia, China and Kuala Lumpur while their head office is based in New Zealand.

The reason the Steelbro sidelifter offers companies Productivity Gains

is due to it being designed for faster, safer and more flexible container handling. Reduce your transport costs, increase your profits and gain a competitive advantage.

Steelbro Sidelifter trailers increase your capacity to move more containers quickly and safely. The innovative container side loaders help improve efficiencies, saving

time and increasing productivity.

There are various applications for the sidelifters.

loading Steelbro

Road Transfer Steelbro truck trailers are designed to easily load and unload cargo without the need of additional lifting operations or relocation of heavy machinery to and from the cargo site.

This reduces shipping time and transportation costs drastically.

Rail Transfer With growing popularity in the rail industry due to its economical factor, Steelbro has gained huge demand. Its fast moving and versatile operation have made it a strong competitor for fast and easy loading and unloading of container cargo.

Military Cargo Special military operations requiring cargo transportation can easily be accomplished with the Steelbro sidelifter. Its versatility comes into play during times of conflict.

Specialised Transport Steelbro Sidelifters have been used in a broad range of Industries and

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CONTAINER CRANES

markets for the transfer of loads other than shipping containers as well.

With its optimized geometry, one of the most popular, powerful side-lifters is the Steelbro SB450.

It’s designed to handle 6-metre (20 foot), 12-metre (40 foot) and tanktainer cargo to and from the shipping and storage grounds. Its large outreach is also a benefit when it comes to trailer to trailer transfers with ease.

These sidelifters are designed for tough working terrains and requirements where stability and strength are required. With its versatile design it reduces the onload and offload time dramatically, saving time and can be easily operated by less experienced users with either radio or corded remote control.

The optional Kubota engine gives transport operators the option to operate the sidelifter equipped with its own autonomous power pack.

This makes operation possible in combination with any truck without additional, specific hydraulic fittings and gives flexibility to fleet operators and reduces running costs.

General Capabilities: •45,000kg lifting capacity •3.90-metre outreach •11.8-ton tare weight*

•Able to double stack 20′ and 40′ hicube (9’6″) containers •Can transfer containers from trailer to trailer, trailer to rail wagon, rail wagon to trailer Case studies in the mining industry show ideal performance in difficult terrains and circumstances. For this industry these transport usages include fuel tanks and portable buildings, and mobile workshops plus containers modified to dump materials from the base.

In the forestry industry, Sidelifters have lifted logging cages. Many positive recorded case studies include Geodrill in Ghana, Drillex in the Ivory Coast, STTR in Caledonia and Sierra Rutile in Sierra Leone.

These mining companies have found Steelbro sidelifters to be an invaluable asset to their operations in remote areas.

This is another lucrative field for Lift and Shift as they broaden their client database and new prospects throughout the neighboring countries of Africa.

In summary, Steelbro sidelifters can be a highly valuable machine to have in various industries and it is due to its great demand that Lift and Shift has decided to open a supply route to these businesses in South Africa and neighboring countries, helping them increase their value and efficiency exponentially.

•Handles single 40′ containers •Handles single 20′ containers •Safely handles two close coupled 20′ containers

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SPREADER BEAMS

Spreader frame lifts viking boats on TV set

A modular spreader frame comprising Modulift beams is being used to lift handcrafted boats during filming of the History Channel’s “Vikings” historical drama series in Co. Wicklow, Ireland.

The elaborate set was created at Ashford Studios and is bing shot in a collaboration with the Irish National Marine Services.

The CMOD 24 frame is being utilised beneath the hook of a 50-ton capacity Grove GMK 3050 mobile crane, supplied by crane sales company Irlequip Ltd., which is also a distributor of Modulift’s range of lifting and spreader beams.

Supplied from Irlequip’s Modulift stock, the frame with a 5-meter by 4-meter maximum span allows it to lift all vessel types on set. These boats vary in dimension and weigh up to 5,000kg. The frame, recommended for loads that have more than two lifting points, is capable of lifting up to 30-ton depending on configuration; the corner units are rated at 7.5-ton each. The majority of lifts on this project have seen the frame employed at 4-meter by 3-meter, but the larger span has also been used for the biggest of the boats.

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asked to provide a solution for lifting boats in a safe manner. We suggested the spreader frame as a practical means to not only lift but also to cradle the boats, thus, preventing any inward pressure or stress. Furthermore, the rig allowed the boats’ masts and sail rigging to protrude through the opening inside the ‘box’ created by the beams.”

The CMOD modular spreader frame is designed to expand the capabilities of Modulift’s modular spreader beam system. The struts from the beams are combined with four corner units to complete the frame. Those already in possession of Modulift struts can reuse them with the corner units to achieve four-point lifts. Maher explained that the CMOD 24 is the smallest frame that facilitates a length of 5 meters.

Irlequip were consulted on the additional rigging gear and recommended the correct slings and shackles required, allowing the user to source the equipment from their regular supplier. Maher and

the team remain in regular contact with the crane operator, who was already part of the crew, and onsite riggers, as the project continues.

In this case, a 50-ton mobile crane with a ‘power-boom’ was deemed the best solution allowing maximum flexibility where internal headroom was at a premium. Additionally, the hydraulic luffing jib proved invaluable for mounting lighting and allowed for the precise focus of light during certain shoots.

Maher said: “Irlequip always carries a stock of mobile cranes ranging from 40-250 tons, being new and refurbished. Additionally, we carry a stock of tower cranes to serve our customer demands. The market remains buoyant and we continue to invest in growing our team and facilities.”

Maher concluded: “We carry a large [Modulift] stock ranging from MOD 6 to MOD 70 and also CLS adjustable spreader beams. Larger beams can be supplied to our customers thanks to the excellent support we receive from the team at Modulift UK—

often at very short notice. We would like to thank all our customers for their continued business, without each and every one of them our continued success would not be possible.

We are proud to Modulift in Ireland.”

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The CMOD spreader frame is currently available from the CMOD 6 up to the CMOD 250.

Contact Modulift, Tel: +44 (0) 1202 621511 info@modulift.com www.modulift.com

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The rig allowed the boats’ masts and sail rigging to protrude through the opening inside the ‘box’.

HYDRAULIC GANTRIES

New super lift hydraulic gantries

Enerpac has announced the latest addition to its hydraulic gantry product line. The new SL100 and SL200 Super Lift hydraulic gantries offer higher lifting capacities and accurate load positioning from 100 to 200- ton on a narrow 610mm track gauge.

The ideal solution for machinery & industrial moving specialists, the SL100 and SL200 have lift capacities ranging from 100 to 200- ton respectively, and feature two stage lift cylinders with a maximum lifting height up to 4.75m / 15ft (SL100) and 6.7m / 22ft (SL200). Typical industrial moves

applications include: transportation and installation of presses, machine tools, electrical transformers and injection moulding machines.

Designed for safe lifting in confined or limited-access spaces, the new SL gantries are easy to mobilise and demobilise and include selfcontained hydraulics allowing quicker and safer deployment. Each gantry leg features self-propelled wheels for travel along the narrow gauge track together with an Intellilift synchronised control system, providing wireless control, unrestricted operator position, and automatic synchronisation for lifting/lowering and traveling.

“With significant growth in a number of industrial sectors, the SL100 and SL200 models were designed to meet the need for greater lifting capacities and new applications,” said Peter Crisci, product line director for Enerpac’s Heavy Lifting Technology product line. “We continue to evolve our lifting systems to enable new solutions for our customers facing ever more diverse and challenging applications.”

Enerpac’s new SL100 and SL200 hydraulic gantries.

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Additional components and accessories are available such as

header beams, lifting anchors, side shifts and skid tracks. There are also tarpaulin covers, transport frames for side shift units, slings and shackles.

All of Enerpac’s gantries are CE & ASME B30.1 compliant and tested at maximum capacity at maximum extension and tested under witness of Lloyd’s Register. “Safety is one of our top priorities, said Crisci. “We strive to meet or exceed the highest of standards for our products and solutions.”

Rapid Manufacture and Delivery Following major investment over the past 12 months at Enerpac Heavy Lifting Technology’s Hengelo site in the Netherlands, leading to a significant reduction in delivery times and enabling manufacture for stock, the Super Lift hydraulic gantries range are typically available from stock.

Contact Neil Watson, Enerpac, Tel: +27 (0) 12 940 0656, Neil.watson@enerpac.com www.enerpac.com

OVERHEAD CRANES

Condra shipped several tankhouse cranes and a large portal machine Contracts secured by the Bulgarian and Chilean subsidiaries grew steadily in number, and head office announced mid-year that a new workshop is to be built in Cape Town.

The main factory in Germiston began the year now ending with three feature-rich machines on the floor, completed and delivered in February to a South African cable facility and comprising two 23-metre-span overhead travelling cranes with capacities of 30 tons and 15 tons, and one 20-ton all weather portal crane with a span of 26 metres.

The three cranes, together worth some R5½ million, featured variable frequency drives adapted and set to allow hoist-lifting speeds to be altered at will from very slow to very fast, maximising productivity.

Easter saw a large South African resource company taking delivery of its sixth high lift machine in three years, this time an 18,4-metre span 50/20-ton machine featuring variable frequency drives on the main lift, long and cross travels to facilitate precise positioning of very heavy loads.

Machine design was standard, though it featured live-axle drives in place of the more common ringgear configuration, part of Condra’s mandate to keep maintenance costs to a minimum. Other non-standard elements of this contract include special LED lighting, limit switches on the long-travels and cross-travels, and armoured cable on all wiring.

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A mid-year order from a copper mine in Democratic Republic of Congo took the number of Condra machines ordered by this customer to eight in less than a year, all of them for workshop duty. Condra’s authorised agent for the DRC, Kolwezi Lifting Solutions, manages crane installation and servicing in that country and holds spares to facilitate it. In the absence of agencies representing rival companies in the DRC, Condra holds a competitive advantage with this quick and cost-effective service.

Condra also has formalised agencies in Namibia, Kenya, Botswana and Zambia, with qualified technicians based in Kitwe travelling to the DRC and Tanzania when needed.

Condra Bulgaria, formed in 2008 to bring manufacturing capabilities closer to the Russian market, secured orders that delivered continued growth for this subsidiary, albeit off a low base. .

Sheer physical bulk made the two portal cranes ordered for the world’s fifth largest mine, Oyu Tolgoi in Mongolia, the highlight of Condra’s year. The portals will fast track the pre-sink phase at Oyu Tolgoi Shaft 6, which will be completed in less than a quarter of the time considered the norm – four months instead of the usual eighteen.

The Condra pre-sink portal is radically different from the levelluffing type of crane traditionally used for pre sinking. Instead, a highspeed, high-lift main hoist removes excavated spoil vertically, by kibble, through an opening in the centre of a drilling stage positioned by two separate stage winders mounted on the same portal frame.

Overall machine size was also a prominent feature of the two 60-ton portal cranes delivered in the last quarter of the year to the pre-cast yard of a Port Elizabeth construction company. The twin Class Three machines, each one valued at R5 million and weighing approximately 52 tons, have impressive 30-metre spans and 9-metre lift heights. They will be used for the manufacture of reinforced concrete columns for coastal wind turbines.

Wind loading was factored into the design because of the large girder surface areas, the machines being fitted with anemometers that activate safety devices in two stages. First sounding a siren at a wind speed of 50 km/h, then automatically engaging patented storm brakes at a wind speed of 70 km/h, overriding crane operation and securing the machines against further movement.

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20 and 60 metres per minute are considerably faster than would be expected for portal cranes of these dimensions, and the customer has the option of control either by remote or by conventional pendant.

High speeds are also a design feature of the copper leaching tankhouse cranes that Condra has just shipped. To achieve effective levels of production during electrolysis, Condra designs these cranes to achieve high long-travel speeds of between 100 and 140 metres per minute (the standard speed for overhead crane long-travel is around 30 metres per minute).

Condra currently has tenders under consideration for some 30 tankhouse cranes for various mines in the Phalaborwa and Rustenburg areas of South Africa, and the Copperbelt of Zambia and Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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

The inside of Condra’s Johannesburg works, with a hoist nearing completion beneath one of the factory’s overhead cranes above it.

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ALL TERRAIN CRANES

Bridge expansion poses a challenge

The expansion of a bridge crossing over the freeway A1 near Cologne involved unique challenges for crane service provider Neeb from Wuppertal, which is why choosing the crane best suited for the job was enormously important. The team ultimately decided that the Demag® AC 500-8 all terrain crane was the perfect machine for the project.

“A somewhat smaller crane could probably have taken care of the job as well. However, we would have had to set it up with its full configuration at the work site, and it’s not like there was a lot of space available to do so.

That’s why we decided on the Demag AC 500-8 instead, since we knew that its large lifting capacity would enable it to easily handle all the lifts even with a base configuration. In other words, it was the best choice, technically and economically,” explains General Manager Armin Neeb.

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there already, we had very little space to work with. That meant that we had to place the counterweight trucks on the opposite lane and then set up the crane from across the road and the guardrail,” Neeb reports. Despite the extra work and complexity involved, it took three Neeb assembly technicians one and a half hours to successfully configure the Demag AC 500-8 with a 37.9-meter main boom and 120 tons of counterweight, so that it would be ready to take care of the upcoming eight main lifts, each one dealing with a 37-meter-long, 51ton steel girder for the bridge.

horizontal position. To make things even more difficult, the bridge crosses the freeway at an angle of 80°. In addition, the crane had to be repositioned once between the lifts without getting on the neighboring Leverkusen bridge. Despite all these challenges, however, the Neeb team of seven was able to keep everything under control at all times thanks to their meticulous preparation.

However, the real challenge for the Neeb team was still ahead, as the crane had to reach over the guardrail to unload the steel girders – just like the counterweights before – from the dolly-type trailers they had been transported on.The lifts themselves required absolute precision, since the girders had to be set down on the abutments in a perfectly

“In hindsight, the Demag AC 500-8 was the best choice we could have made. I really think that it would have been nearly impossible to stay on schedule with any other crane,” a pleased Project Manager Dirk Salzer concludes.

“48 hours” The two crane operators were able to complete all the lifts within the planned timeframe of 48 hours on a weekend.

Contact,MMS Cranes, +27 (0) 11 898 3500,

TOWER CRANES

Raimondi appoints ZLT Cranes official agent of eight African countries ZLT Tower Cranes Pty Ltd (ZLT Cranes), founded by Rob Cook and Mark Bates, has been appointed as the official agent representing Raimondi Cranes across eight African countries from its base in Midrand, part of the Johannesburg municipality in South Africa.

Effective immediately, ZLT Cranes will act as the sole Raimondi dealer across South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, presenting the manufacturer’s luffing and topless tower cranes as well as its crane accessories.

“ZLT Cranes is dynamic company with considerable market knowledge. This is paired with experience in selling lifting products to a wide range of clients for a variety of purposes, from residential developments to infrastructure projects to the mining industry,” said Eng. Mauro Masetti, Chief Commercial Officer, Raimondi Cranes. “Our initial discussions quickly indicated that the company’s on-theground experience together with a demonstrated history of success in the regional construction sector would prove valuable as a partnership.”

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“ZLT is proud to inaugurate our agency appointment with our first sale of a Raimondi MRT159 topless tower crane to one of South Africa’s most notable gold producers. Harmony Gold will be utilizing the MRT159 at the Great Noligwa Gold Mine at Vaal Reef, situated in the northwestern region of South Africa,” said Rob Cook, Director, ZLT Cranes.

“Since 2006, I have been involved in the sale of over 290 mobile and crawler cranes in South Africa and other African countries.

Based on my years in the regional marketplace, I anticipate that Raimondi will be very warmly welcomed due the quality and durability of its machinery range.”

ZLT Cranes, part of a collective of companies that draws on more than 35 years of experience in the heavy machinery segment and various other construction sectors including mining, will also be providing after sales care

and service and maintenance programs.

Cook added that African market demands, varying from country to country, are unified by the fact that the lifecycles of existing heavy lifting machinery are coming to a close, prompting fleet upgrades and allowing for the positioning of new machines across some of the biggest mining operations regionally.

“We expect that the Raimondi MRT159s in eight and 10-ton options will be the star of the show across our territories. A combination of factors including the competitive pricing strategy and the varied tower and jib configurations make this machine extremely suitable for many of the region’s biggest operations and jobsites.”

“During my visit to Raimondi’s headquarters and factory, I was very impressed with the

TOWER CRANES South Africa’s first ever Raimondi MRT159 topless tower crane will be erected in January 2019

Raimondi team, the technology, the manufacturing process, and the ability of its design engineers to customize a crane to a specific jobsite. ZLT Cranes will be proudly

promoting the Raimondi value proposition as we guarantee a supply of products for clients that are of the highest quality and that deliver exceptional results.�

Contact, Mark Bates Tel: +27 (0)11 312 3379 mark@cranelink.co.za www.cranelink.co.za

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A focus on diversification and making customers aware of the benefits of rope access in combination with drone technology paid off well for Skyriders Access Specialists (Pty) Ltd. last year.

These ranged from the first-ever boiler inspection at Medupi Unit 6, to a routine silo inspection at a prominent Delmas colliery completed in record time, to a full suite of maintenance services deployed at a major petchem producer in the Free State, to a unique project for Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb in Namibia.

Skyriders Marketing Manager Mike Zinn comment that, with both Medupi and Kusile Power Stations anticipated to be completed within the next 12 to 18 months, the rope access specialist would be on the lookout for its next mega projects in 2019.

“Our main goal at present at Medupi in particular is to ensure we maintain the highest standard of service delivery, safety, and quality onsite until the contract ends. Adding significant value and ensuring we adhere to all standards will place us at the forefront of securing any future work in this sector,” Zinn points out.

Skyriders enters 2019 with both a strong and diverse order book, including work for a glass manufacturer and inspection of grain silos for a large agricultural cooperative. Both projects represent new markets and potential further growth in the New Year, Zinn notes.

A particular highlight has been the successful combination of drone technology with traditional rope access methodology. Zinn explains that the strategy for Skyriders going forward is to increase market

awareness of this unique valueadded service offering, and to make clients aware of the full potential and diverse applications.

With the drone technology being highly applicable to the mining industry, from inspections of coal silos to confined and restricted space work in minerals-processing plants, Zinn foresees huge scope in the African mining industry. “There is limited access to such hi-tech solutions on the continent, which places us in a strong position to be able to provide such a service throughout Africa.”

Zinn attributes the ongoing success of Skyriders not only to it keeping up with the latest trends and developments, but due to the fact that it has a highly-trained and experienced core team of experts, managers, and technicians. Not only does Skyriders provide in-house training, it also plans to extend this training by offering it to both external customers and the industry at large.

This is partly also to raise work-atheight and general safety and quality standards in the industry, which is being plagued by smaller players that lack the necessary accreditation and proper equipment. “Maintaining a full quality and service department in order to ensure compliance with ISO 18001, for example, represents a major investment. However, it gives customers the assurance that our work is carried out in strict accordance with all necessary standards and regulations,” Zinn asserts.

Looking to 2019, Zinn predicts that Skyriders will continue to assist its customers to reduce costs and optimise their shutdown and maintenance periods. “What we have noticed is that a lot of customers across a range of industries are struggling with constrained budgets due to the generally depressed business environment. This means that maintenance and inspection are even more crucial in reducing operating costs and maximising profits. It is a niche market where we have a unique value proposition, and we will continue to refine this going forward,” Zinn concludes.

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MINI CRANES

Unic Spider Mini Cranes SA: Here we grow again Exciting news for all you spider crane fanatics. Visit their new premises at 55A Harris avenue, Unit 1, Sebenza, Johannesburg.

The first of its kind coming to South Africa, The UNIC URW1006 – 10-ton Crane B&B Group is pleased to announce that a new UNIC SPIDER MINI CRANES SA Johannesburg office has been added to meet the evergrowing demand. All designed to better serve their clients.

There is an ever-growing demand for smaller cranes to assist in a large variety of lifting situations where work at height solutions in confined areas have become a priority in today’s construction, mining, gas & oil and civil engineering world, without neglecting safety aspects.

And a quest for equipment that saves time, money and preforms the job more efficiently, Said Bob Fogg, Director.

The Spider Mini Crane range extends to ten different models,

starting from the URW-094 with a capacity of .995 ton and 5.6m lift height to the larger URW-1006 with a capacity of 10-ton and a lift height of 22.8 metres.

We are excited to announce that we are launching the first of its kind in South Africa, the All New UNIC URW1006 – 10-ton Spider Crane, arriving in SA mid February 2019.

This mini yet mighty spider crane offers a generous 30.7-metre lifting height and 24.3-metre working radius, yet at only 2 metres wide still retains class-beating minimal dimensions for working in restricted spaces.

This versatile mini crane also has a unique pick and carry function, which enables it to travel with loads up to 1.5 tons and lift up to a mighty 10 tons. Its configurable outriggers provide maximum stability when lifting on uneven

surfaces thanks to their full safety interlocking system.

Other features of the URW-1006: •Diesel powered and optional integrated mains electric •Zero length increase with electric option •Radio remote control with feedback display as standard •Working area limitation •High resolution colour SLI display •Stowable hydraulic fly jib •Slew limitation (optional) •Intelligent throttle activation for economy and ecology “Since inception we have made huge strides in the market with these Mini Cranes and have already placed 60 units in a variety of applications with some of the leading civil engineering companies and mines. As a result we are stepping up our market activities and supporting it with the opening of our new premises in Johannesburg.” concluded Fogg.

For Sales & Rentals contact: Bob on 082 570 5781 / bob.uniccranes@bbplant.co.za or Phil 071 118 7145 / phil.uniccranes@bbplant.co.za For Technical & Servicing info contact: Brett 082 415 9704 / brett@bbplant.co.za 30

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FORKLIFTS

General precautions and rules of using a forklift Maximise your warehouse productivity. Before each shift, examine forklifts for safety purposes.

Avoid operating a vehicle that requires maintenance or repair (which should be provided by the respective qualified experts.

Inform the shift supervisor of any identified issues, problems, questions, or concerns.

Forklifts operate uniquely; since they steer from the rear, the back of the vehicle needs a wide sweep to turn.

Never leave an operating forklift unattended. In fact, leaving keys in an unattended forklift (or, thus, leaving on the ignition of this vehicle) is illegal, and has dire consequences as a safety hazard, even without the actual occurrence of an accident.

Know and never exceed the lifting capacity of the forklift.Forklifts must follow designated roadways at the work site.Work-site rules and regulations must be adhered to.Keep hands and feet away from the cross members of the mast— should the mast be lowered and catch your hand, you’ll suffer from 32

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serious injury.

Forklifts need to be refueled— after, of course, they’ve been turned off—at designated and wellventilated locations.

Forklifts which are not in use should be carefully parked, with the parking brake applied.

“Safe and smooth operating” As the operator of a forklift, you must receive thorough forklift safety training and certification before being entrusted with the heavy machinery.

Be alert and attentive to your surrounding environment at all

times with these forklift safety tips: Avoid hazards on the floor; slippery or unstable surfaces, bumps, holes, etc.

Driving over small, scattered hazards (like shards of wood) may make the load shift and topple, or knock you out of place (and out of control)

Direct your forklift forward when driving up ramps, but go downhill in reverse.Don’t load/unload on the ramp.Alert others of your coming with a horn or your voice.

Keep a safe distance from people and from other trucksStop only when you have enough space to pause safely.Note any changes to your operating environment.

Ensure that you are in complete control of the vehicle.Stay in the operator’s seat, and keep your body within the frame of the vehicle at all times.

Wear your seat belt for protection case the vehicle topples; if that’s the case, the frame will offer

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sufficient protection (along with the seatbelt!).

Never allow unauthorized people to drive or otherwise operate the forklift.

Stick to the appropriate dress code:Mandatory safety gear (hivisibility jacket, sturdy footgear, hard-hats)Tight clothing that can’t be caught in gears or controls Never operate with wet or greasy hands or shoes. You could easily slide or slip and cause an accident.

Remember to inspect the forklift daily, before every shift; never operate a forklift with issues or in need of repairs.

Forklift operators must be trained, examined, and certified.Know the forklift capacity and never exceed it.Secure and stabilize loads; drive carefully and slowly; and ensure visibility.Always take extra precautions for the people around you.

Eliminate dangers to the surrounding people.If you’re driving, always keep an eye out for other people around you, especially those on foot.

Avoid fast moves. Always drive, stop, turn, and lift or lower the forks slowly and as smoothly as possible.

Sudden turns can toss off a load or even the entire forklift off balance, which make it a much greater hazard for the operator and especially the surrounding people.Be especially careful when navigating ramps, inclines, and grades.

Always check carefully before turning or backing up the vehicle.

Keep in mind that people may be walking or standing on one of your blind sides (i.e. behind the vehicle) or obstructed by other obstacles;

Ensure that the load is stable or strapped in place before moving the vehicle.The load must be balanced on both forks.Avoid decaying, warped, or otherwise damaged skids and pallets.

No one should be allowed to stand or walk beneath or upon the forks, whether they’re emptied or loaded.

When stocking, be vigilant for slipping, unstable, or toppling loads.Have a good view of and easy access to the rack or location where you must position your load.

When loads become hazards. Most accidents with forklifts occur by plummeting loads which crush the person below.

Place loads back by the mast, where they’ll balance most stably; never place loads at the front of the forks.

Never load trucks beyond approved capacity.

Always travel with the forks positioned as low as possible for increased stability and protection.

Never travel with forks that are elevated and/or tilted forward.

If your load obstructs your view, operate the forklift in reverse to improve visibility and operation control.If visibility remains obstructed, enlist the help of a lookout or helper to guide you between obstacles and people.

Contact Goscor Lift Truck Company, Tel: +27 (0) 11 079 5494,

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HEAVYLIFT

Concord Namibia plays key role in Neckartal Dam project

Concord Namibia (Plant & Crane Hire) has played a key role in the successful completion of the Neckartal Dam project, the largest water-storage dam in Namibia at about 960 million cubic metres.

This curved gravity dam on the Fish River near Berseba, about 40 km north-west of Keetmanshoop, began construction in 2013, and was finally completed in October 2018. It has almost three times the capacity of the Hardap Dam near Mariental in the Hardap region. The Neckartal Dam is expected to supply a 5 000 ha irrigation scheme in the region.

The 220-ton mobile crane was supplied by Concord Namibia after having travelled all the way from Saldanha, explains CEO Francois Smith. The crane’s main function was to install trash racks and roof beams for the inlet tower facing the water side of the dam. Water enters the inlet tower through the dam wall into the turbine room, where it generates hydroelectricity.

The trash racks are essentially giant filters placed in front of the water inlets to prevent any debris from entering the system. These had to be installed by the crane that was perched on top of the dam wall. The trash racks eventually stacked up to 60 metres in height.

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Concord Namibia supplied a 220-ton and a 550-ton crane to assist Italian contractor Salini Impregilo with construction of the 80-m-deep dam, with a crest length of 518-metres.

Several computerised rigging studies were carried out to ensure a safe and successful lift of every beam. The 220-ton crane was then relocated to the river or ‘dry’ side of the dam, where it was used to dismantle two tower cranes that had been deployed over the fouryear construction period.

In addition, a 550-ton crane was transported from Rustenburg to Keetmanshoop specifically for this project. This crane was used to dismantle an 8-m-high tower crane, and re-erect it on top of the dam wall. The 550-ton crane was also responsible for dismantling the conveyor-belt systems supplying concrete from the batching plant to the dam wall.

These systems were installed by means of two big cranes operating in tandem so as to share the load.

“However, we opted to supply one big crane to carry out the dismantling, based on the computerised rigging studies that simulated the lift.

The study was submitted to Salini Impregilo engineers and their

safety department. The single-crane solution was cost-effective, with a significant cost-saving for the client,” Smith comments.

before it can be driven away,” Smith highlights. According to the required specification, crane assembly takes two days, with a day to dismantle it.

In conjunction with providing a successful lifting solution, intensive planning had to be carried out in order to overcome the logistical challenges on-site. Construction roads and steep inclines can prove difficult for moving equipment around, and vehicles 20 metres in length. “This is why we proposed a multi-axle crane with the ability to steer and negotiate tight corners with ease,” Smith reveals.

“We checked the weather forecasts constantly for any storm warnings from up north. Fortunately, we had no issues whatsoever. At the end of the day, we felt privileged to have been a part of this massive infrastructure project,” Smith adds.

He concludes that, on the back of its successful work here, Concord Namibia is well-poised to follow Salini Impregilo elsewhere into Africa should they secure any more dam projects.

In order to protect the gravel road and the crane, a bulldozer was positioned in front of the 96-ton crane to assist in removing the crane from the riverbed. This provided extra pulling power, and ensured a safe exit, with no damage to equipment, roads, or infrastructure.

A challenge that was always looming was the possibility of a flash flood in the Fish River. “Anytime it rained up north, water would suddenly come pouring down. This is not a dam with sluice gates. It fills up and overflows, and therefore having a crane on the riverbed on the dam side was a huge risk. The crane requires dismantling, extra extensions, removal of the booms and counterweights, and for the outriggers to be put back on all

Smith is extremely proud of the fact that the team at Concord Namibia, under the leadership of Crane Manager Johann Greeff, was able to complete the project without any hiccups or delays. “The fact that we got everything correct the first time was our proudest moment, as this was a testament to the extensive planning and preparation undertaken by the team. It was this outcome that secured us additional work on the project,” Smith concludes.

Contact Francois Smith, CEO: Concord Namibia, Cell +27 (0)83 630 7688, francois@concordcranes.com

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final four beams directly on top of the crane, the crane had to be repositioned outside the tower, on a narrow dam wall, and the beams lifted up and over the tower walls in order to place the remaining four beams.

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Forged Steel Wire Rope Clips vs. Malleable Cast Iron Clips U-Bolt style wire rope clips are one of the most commonly used accessories in the world of rigging. They can be found in many lifting and non-lifting applications.

They have the advantage of being a quick installation and allows adjustment of the wire rope. Some common applications include winch lines, crane hoist lines, suspension cables, barrier cables, guy wires and many more.

However, it is critical that the user know there are differences between a forged steel wire rope clip and a malleable cast iron clip.

The forged steel wire rope clip consists of a U-Bolt, two nuts and a forged steel base, which is sometimes called the saddle.

The malleable cast iron U-Bolt style wire rope clip consists of the same components as just mentioned, except the clip base is NOT forged steel.

In fact, it is a malleable cast iron, and that can make a big difference in the performance and reliability of the clip.

The malleable cast iron base does not have the desirable material properties of steel, or the beneficial grain structure that a forged base provides.

Although, malleable cast iron products have their place in many applications, it is not the manufacturing process of choice for wire rope clip bases. This is especially true if the wire rope clip is used in a critical application.

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It should be noted that some standards do not allow the use of malleable cast iron clips in critical applications. One example would be ASME B30.5 which states: “Wire Rope Clips shall be dropforged steel of single saddle (U-Bolt) or double saddle clip. Malleable cast iron clips shall not be used.

ASME B30.26 also states: “Saddles shall be forged steel.”

Additionally, shortcuts in the production process of the bases may indicate there could be other shortcomings of the product. In some recent testing of malleable cast iron clips, it was found that U-Bolts fractured prior to achieving the recommended forged U-Bolt Clip torque, on 2/3 of the assemblies tested. Refer to figure 1.

Other things to consider: •Malleable Cast Iron Clip bases are significantly different from forged bases in size, shape, and appearance. See comparison below of a Crosby forged clip base and a Malleable Cast Iron clip both for ½” diameter wire rope.

•Malleable Cast Iron bases are inconsistent in strength and can have hidden defects.

•Malleable Cast Iron clips should not be used in critical applications.

Notice the significant difference in size, shape and appearance even though they are both for 12,7 cm diameter wire rope. Also, the Crosby clip exceeds ASME B30.26 marking requirements. No readable markings were found on the malleable cast iron clip.

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PERI stands tall with The Leonardo high-rise project in Sandton

Formwork and scaffolding solutions provider PERI South Africa is standing tall with its long-standing involvement in The Leonardo project, not only destined to be the tallest building in Sandton, but possibly the new record holder for the tallest building in Africa.

The Leonardo, cousin to the Legacy Group’s Michelangelo and Da Vinci buildings, will ultimately be the tallest building in Sandton, having been boosted from an original 47 to 55 storeys due to demand, with an anticipated final height in excess of 223 metres upon its completion in 2019.

It is fitting that PERI, the world’s largest manufacturer of formwork and scaffolding, has been involved with this iconic project since 2015.

“The challenges have been many and varied – and we have enjoyed rising to every one of them. When the Legacy Group awarded our long-time client Aveng GrinakerLTA the contract to build The Leonardo, we were awarded the basement levels initially, with the top structure to follow,” PERI Lead Engineer: Key and Strategic Projects Sebastian Burwitz explains.

While PERI South Africa has collaborated with Aveng GrinakerLTA on a number of flagship projects, including the recentlycompleted Sasol headquarters, The Leonardo is the largest project to date for both companies.

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The basement development alone included pouring and placing a total of 17 500 m³ of reinforced concrete, 1 380 tons of reinforcing steel, 40 000 m² of formwork, and the laying of 350 000 stock bricks, together with 8 000 m² of plaster, and 2 000 m² of screed.

In planning the basement slabs, PERI incorporated and supplemented Aveng GrinakerLTA’s own stock of SKYDECK, its panelised slab formwork system, into the formwork layouts. Together with PERI’s MULTIFLEX, used in adjacent slab areas, the required slab loadings could be carried in the most efficient manner.

For the standard gang-formed vertical applications, PERI’s TRIO wall formwork system was used

by Aveng Grinaker-LTA, with supplementary stock supplied by PERI to site. PERI’s manhandled DOMINO system was used to eliminate dependency on crane time for the internal walls and beam sides.

“PERI was able to use its innovative DUO system with polymer technology, also characterised by

its low weight and extremely simple handling,” Burwitz adds, noting that the feedback to date has been very positive. “Aveng Grinaker-LTA has subsequently deployed DUO project-wide for ancillary works such as some water tanks and smaller retaining walls, where the system has really come into its own.”

The main focus for PERI was the gigantic core. Consisting of over 1 000 m2 of core walls, this is the centrepiece of Sandton’s tallest building. The core and slabwork have been staggered on purpose to allow for efficient access to shafts from slab level, and to maximise cranage advantage.

As a mixed-use development, The Leonardo will offer luxury residential apartments and penthouse suites, together with more than 15 000 m² of premium office space. It includes a business and conference centre, a gym and spa, restaurants, and recreational and lifestyle zones.

“We have been on-site since Q4 2015, commencing with the supplementary supply of PERI-

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owned materials that our client had in its yard.” Burwitz highlights that the main engineering goal was to complete the core design within budget and time constraints, as per the programme specified by the client. “Getting our heads around the sheer size and scope of the project was an important initial mental step,” he notes.

The 11-m-high key feature walls posed a particular challenge in that the patterns specified had to meet strict quality and design criteria.

It was decided to cast these walls on-site as single elements, with close collaboration with suppliers in terms of the concrete mix required, the use of external vibrators to settle the concrete inside the form, and then the unusual feat of pumping concrete from the bottomup firstly, and later from the top down. Here the correct sequencing was vital.

Extra attention had to be paid to health and safety in terms of the extreme height of the building, especially in terms of wind speed and pressure analysis for working at such heights. Here PERI provided dedicated training on its Rail Climbing System – Carriage (RCS-C) heavy-duty system. This training extended to toolbox talks with all foremen to ensure that they not only understood how the system worked, but how best to use it to speed up construction and ensure maximum quality.

PERI’s ongoing involvement with the development of the ‘New

A view of The Leonardo at 75 maude street looming over Sandton

Sandton’ has seen the formwork and scaffolding solutions provider involved with 60% to 70% of all the major buildings in the premier business precinct since 2015, from full supply to specialised items.

“The combination of our products, customer relationships, and engineering expertise and

solutions, as well as our important international engineering back-up when required, makes PERI a ‘go-to’ supplier,” Burwitz concludes.

Contact PERI, +27 (0)11 729 2318, www.peri.co.za

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Industrial cranes and what they do The world of cranes is huge; while many cranes are used in different types of large construction projects, many other cranes are used every day in a huge variety of industries.

With so many different applications, there are also many different kinds of cranes that are all designed for specific jobs and functions.

Cranes are put to work around the world every day.

Here’s an overview of different crane types, how they work, what they do, and how they tackle some of the biggest jobs in the world on a daily basis.

Aerial Crane Aerial cranes are used in applications where loads need to be carried to remote locations that can’t be reached by truck-mounted cranes, or for jobs that are otherwise inaccessible. They’re usually mounted to helicopters, which provide the lift and stability to carry loads through the rotors.

manufacturing applications, moving heavy materials long distances every day.

Crawler Cranes Crawler-style cranes have some of the highest lifting capacities of all construction cranes. Their wide crawler tracks make them both mobile and stable, so they don’t require outriggers for stability.Although their tracks make them mobile, they cannot travel on roads and must be transported by tractor trailers.

These cranes use long lattice booms that are often made up of multiple structural sections to lift loads of several thousand tons. They’re commonly used on large construction projects to lift and move huge components and structures.

Bridge Crane

Gantry Crane

Overhead bridge cranes consist of a bridge that travels between two fixed runways. The bridge is typically a single- or double-girder design with a hoist trolley that travels along the span of the bridge.

Some of the biggest cranes in the world are giant gantry cranes capable of lifting more than 20,000 tons. A crane bridge is fixed to tall wheeled legs at each end, making the entire structure mobile, and one or more hoists travel along the beam.

The runways can be installed on existing building supports, an independent crane support structure, or ceiling-mounted hangers. Bridge cranes are workhorses; they frequently operate in

Large gantry cranes are used in harbors and shipyards to load and unload shipping containers and assemble large ship components. Smaller gantry cranes are often used in warehouse operations, HVAC installation and maintenance, manufacturing, and more.

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Jib Crane

Jib cranes are frequently used in industrial fabrication, manufacturing, and maintenance operations where raw materials and components need to be moved in a circular or semi-circular area of coverage. Jib cranes consist of a hoist that travels along a single boom, usually an I-beam or square steel tubing. This boom is then attached to a wall or a floor-mounted mast and rotates in a circular or semi-circular path.

Railroad Crane

Railroad cranes consist of a rotating crane body mounted on a large railcar, and they’re designed to operate without outriggers by using a counterweight mechanism. Railcar-mounted cranes are most often used for handling freight, maintenance of way, and recovery for derailments and other accidents.

Rough Terrain Crane

Rough terrain cranes are a compact type of truckmounted crane with large rubber tires that allow them to navigate difficult terrain on a worksite. Unlike most truck-mounted cranes, these cranes not usually able to travel on roads.

However, with four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering, they are better-suited for worksites with uneven terrain and little open space.

Ship Deck Crane

Ship deck cranes are typically specially designed jibstyle cranes that are mounted directly on a ship deck.

These types of cranes are designed for loading and unloading ship cargo when loading and unloading facilities are not available onshore. Many ship deck cranes use luffing jibs, which can be raised and lowered for a greater range of motion in limited space.

They are typically freestanding, but they can also be attached to a building’s supports to save floor-space.

Workstation cranes can use one or more bridges to help workers maneuver heavy components for various welding, fabrication, and assembly applications.

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Tower Crane

Tower cranes are some of the most recognizable cranes because of their frequent use in urban construction. Their tall lattice booms reach into city skylines, sometimes hundreds of feet tall, with long rotating lattice booms mounted at the top.

These tower cranes are used to construct skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, where their height allows them to move materials from the ground to the tower quickly.

Truck Mounted Crane

Truck-mounted cranes drive on large rubber tires and are usually designed to drive to and from a workplace under their own power. Most truck cranes can be driven on the highway, and they use horizontal outriggers for stability while on a worksite.

Truck cranes make remote locations easier to access, so they’re commonly used in a wide variety of construction applications.

Workstation Crane

Workstation cranes are typically designed to be used in a small area for a specific purpose. Like bridge cranes, they use a bridge that travels along a straight path between two runways.

Services we offer: Inspection and load test of:

Mobile Cranes Overhead Cranes Mobile Elevated Work Platforms Truck Mounted Cranes Forklifts Chain Block & Lever Hoists Winches, Jacks Hoists & Beams

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Highlighting the latest “green” Genie® power technologies Full line of Genie Xtra Capacity™ (XC™) telescopic boom lifts, new telematics solutions and new accessories to be showcased at Bauma 2019.

Focusing on taking the customer experience to the next level, as part of a line-up of 17 products at Bauma 2019 – booth n° FM 711, Genie invites attendees to discover its expanding new generation of “green” work platforms, full range of Genie® Xtra Capacity™ (XC™) telescopic boom lifts, new Genie Lift Connect™ Telematics solutions and the brand’s latest productivity accessories.

“Focusing on cleaner and more versatile solutions, adapted to the demands of today’s European construction and maintenance sectors, with e-driven technologies and ‘green’ Genie products, rental and contractor,

customers will find that they have the productive, emissions-free solutions they need to rise to the challenges of today’s market to tick all the right boxes even in the most demanding calls for tender,” says Simona Martini, Genie Marketing Director, Terex AWP, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Russia region (EMEAR).

“And, we are pleased to announce that the Genie S® XC telescopic boom lift range is now complete.

Operators can now benefit from the same extended dual lift capacity, and Genie XC design features that are common to all these machines, to work more efficiently and productively.”

NEW Genie S-45 XC Boom Lift Following the introduction the Genie SX™-135 XC, SX-125 XC, SX105 XC, S-85 XC and S-65 XC models, the new Genie S-45 XC boom lift rounds off the telescopic Genie XC boom family.

The modernized version of its predecessor, the new Genie S-45 XC boom offers a working height of 15.72 m (51 ft) and a horizontal reach of 11 m (36 ft 2 in). As applies to all Genie XC models, the new Genie S-45 XC boom lift combines a consistent dual lift capacity of 300 kg (660 lb) unrestricted and 454 kg (1,000 lb) restricted to provide twice more lift capacity than its predecessor, as well as saving time by significantly reducing the number of up and down trips to reload the platform.

This new standard, that is now consistent across the full Genie XC range, provides the ability to perform a wider range of heavier lift tasks on construction and industrial jobsites with up to three people in the platform, while still leaving room for tools and jobsite materials.

As part of the Genie XC capabilities, this new boom lift features automatic envelope control. It also allows for precise platform positioning and an enhanced operator experience and is also equipped with a load sense cell that continuously checks the

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weight in the platform and limits the operating envelope to match the load chart, all while offering the ability to do zero-load field calibrations.

This new model will be available EMEAR-wide (Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia region) as from April 2019.

NEW Genie S-65 TraX™ with Xtra Capacity Capabilities With the new Genie S-65 TraX boom lift, the largest of four Genie TraX™ boom lift models, customers can now benefit from the combined advantages of impressive terrainability and gradeability as well as Genie Xtra Capacity (XC) technology.

With increased productivity in mind, this new-generation Genie S-65 TraX boom model, that offers a working height of 21.81 m (71 ft) and a horizontal reach of 16.51 m (54 ft 2 in), provides a dual lift capacity of 300 kg (660 lb) unrestricted and 454 kg (1,000 lb) restricted.

As part of its Genie XC features, the new Genie S-65 TraX boom offers automatic envelope control, load sense cell technology and the ability to perform zero-load field calibrations.

At the same time as offering twice more lift capacity than its predecessor, this new generation track-mounted Genie boom lift retains its pioneering four-point track and patented active oscillating axle system to take on virtually any kind of tough or sensitive terrain.

NEW Genie GS™-1330m Electric Scissor Lift Thanks to its power-efficient e-drive system that offers industry-leading runtime for full day productivity and cleaner operation, the new Genie GS™-1330m electric scissor lift offers rental and contractor customers the means of differentiating their business by adding more eco-responsible machines to their machine fleets.

With environmental challenges in mind, this new “micro-sized” model responds to worldwide demand for “green,” compact, low-level access adapted to space and weightrestricted applications.

With a maximum platform height of 3.9 m (12 ft 8 in) and a maximum working height of 5.9 m (18 ft 8 in), the new Genie GS-1330m scissor lift offers 227 kg (500 lb) lift capacity to take two people on the platform, a machine weight of just 885 kg (1,950 lb) and incorporates the Genie Smart Link™ control system that simplifies troubleshooting with easy-to-read and user-friendly onboard machine adjustments and diagnostics.

The Genie Smart Link control system is compatible with the Genie Tech Pro™ Link handheld diagnostics tool.

NEW Genie “Hybrid” Boom Lift Responding to today’s increasing environmental challenges and stricter jobsite regulations, `Bauma 2019 will also mark the premiere of a new Genie fuel-electric (FE) hybrid boom lift that, like its higher-lifting sister model features a “true” hybrid system.

Offering all the unique benefits of the pioneering, Genie Z®-60/37 FE model, this new “2-In-1” Genie hybrid machine will combine the powerful 4WD all terrain abilities of traditional diesel-powered units, the emissions-free benefits of 100% electric solutions plus the ability to regenerate power to maintain the battery state of charge.

With its two modes of operation that provide the ability to work,

indoors and out all day or all night long using a single machine, this new model will also boast “intelligent” technology that saves energy and significantly prolongs battery life while reducing operating and maintenance costs for excellent rental returns of invested capital (rROIC).

NEW Genie Lift Telematics Solutions

Connect™

Developed in direct response to rental customers’ unique business needs, the new Genie® Lift Connect™ programme is a telematics offering focused on actionable information, flexibility and transparency.

No matter what the size of an aerial equipment fleet — from 10 to 10,000 machines — equipment management is something that rental companies do every day.

From knowing how equipment is performing or how often a piece is being utilized, to where each unit is or when it is ready for maintenance, machine data can provide a lot of insight to rental businesses.

The Genie Lift Connect Telematics programme will be available in EMEAR from Q3 2019.

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in the UK in May 2018, the Genie Lift Guard™ Contact Alarm system for slab scissor lifts and vertical masts will be officially launched at Bauma 2019.

Designed to provide a secondary operator protection equivalent to that available on boom lifts in a package that meets the unique needs of scissor and vertical mast lift applications, the Genie Lift Guard Contact Alarm activates when an obstruction makes contact with any one of the whiskers mounted on the platform, alerting operators, occupants and ground personnel to a potential hazard.

Newly PPE-Certified - Genie Fall Arrest Bar As part of its commitment to safety, Genie recently brought to market the bolt-on Genie Fall Arrest Bar accessory to provide operators more space to move around in safely when working on adjacent structures outside the platform.

Today, since having successfully

passed the dynamic fall arrest anchorage test in line with ISO 16368 as withstanding the force of a free-falling 136 kg (230 lb) test mass, the Genie Fall Arrest Bar is the first and only formally certified personal protective equipment (PPE) of its kind to meet current EU PPE regulations.

integrated into the machines themselves, without the need for a laptop or other tools. The new Genie Tech Pro Link device is for customers who want to leverage these capabilities while taking their service to the next level,” says Zach Gilmor, Genie Product Manager Terex AWP, EMEAR.

Taking the safety of workers to a higher level, the Genie Fall Arrest Bar extends the working reach outside and around the perimeter of the platform, enhancing ease of access and comfort when working on adjacent structures while keeping workers safely attached externally to the platform.

With convenience, comfort and accessibility in mind, the Genie Tech Pro Link tool is a handheld diagnostics device that allows users access to real time data, calibration or fault code information and gauges and to make settings adjustments such as speed and so much more.

Described by operators as being easier to use than other similar tools, this new device combines smart, simple features with an integrated flashlight and a magnetic attachment for easy hands-free operation.

In addition to its PPE certification, the Genie Fall Arrest Bar system also complies with static test requirements of both ISO 16368 and EN 795:2012 standards.

Genie Tech Pro Link Hand-held Diagnostics Device “At Genie, we put emphasis on service capabilities that are already

Contact Goscor Lift Truck Company, Tel: +27 (0) 11 079 5494,

Konecranes and Demag officially one company As of January 1st 2019 Konecranes and Demag in South Africa will become one legal entity under the new name of Konecranes and Demag (Pty) Ltd. This is in line with a Legal Entity Consolidation of both companies which sees the brands, skills, knowledge and operations coming together as one.

Following Konecranes’ acquisition of Demag worldwide just over two years ago South Africa was at the forefront of merging the headoffices as well as the eleven branches around the country.

The merger of the two global crane giants brings together considerable technical expertise and a wealth of experience going back centuries.

Demag was established 200 years ago in Germany, whilst Konecranes came into being 108 years ago in Finland.

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“We have been working locally on simplifying the corporate structures of both businesses in an effort to align our brands and product labelling, as well as streamline our efforts and operations”, said Emil Berning, MD of Konecranes and Demag.

MHPS (Pty) Ltd, under which

Demag operated, will cease to exist. However, all existing contracts will be honoured under the new company.

Contact, Konecranes & Demag Tel: +27 (0)11 898 3500 infoza@konecranes.co.za

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What to expect at Bauma - A world-class trade show

Liebherr at Bauma - Together. Now & Tomorrow. Liebherr will present all the latest product developments and innovations from across the whole range of construction machines, material handling and mining, as well as components, at Bauma. Liebherr will give attendees a unique chance to experience its latest innovations first-hand, which range from construction machines, material handling, mining and components. Visitors can look forward to seeing many new technologies and other practical innovations at Liebherr’s 14,000 m2 outdoor stand (809 813) and its indoor stand in hall A4, number 326.

www.liebherr.com

Enerpac Launches new Trolley, Gantries and Cube Jack Systems at Bauma Enerpac is expanding its range of lifting systems for industrial movers and heavy lift contractors with the launch of new trolley and cube jack systems, and telescopic hydraulic gantries, at Bauma 2019 on booth FS 1105/1.

Six new cranes and several new lifting technologies to be unveiled Manitowoc will debut six new models from its Grove and Potain lines. It will also present a technology pavilion that highlights a significant number of customer-focused innovations. While six cranes will be unveiled at the show, several additional models on display will give visitors the chance to see more than 10 new cranes.FS 1201, FS 1202 und FS 1302/1.

www.enerpac.com

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BAUMA PREVIEW Grove to launch successor to the three-axle popular GMK3060 All-Terrain crane at Bauma 2019. The new GMK3060L is based on its predecessor’s design but has a longer boom (48 m/157.5 ft instead of 43 m/141 ft) and offers the strongest taxi load charts in its class. The new three-axle all-terrain crane will be debuted at the Manitowoc stand Fs -1202

www.manitowoccranes.com

Palfinger will be at BAUMA 2019 to showcase the latest developments and innovations in the field of digitalization and service all under one roof. The main aim here is to demonstrate just how much digital technology of the future is already packed into PALFINGER’s high-tech solutions – from the PALFINGER Connected telematics solutions for optimising crane capacity utilisation (Fleet Monitor and Operator Monitor) and sophisticated control and assistance systems for access platforms and cranes, to augmented-reality support with Smart Eye, which allows service technicians anywhere in the world to communicate with HQ. Stand FN826/9

www.palfinger.com

Palazzani Industrie to share important news at Bauma R&D Department is working on designing two new machines, aiming to impress all visitors.

The first is a new model Spider Lift. It is a medium/ high size machine with telescopic boom and telescopic flying jib, entering the existing large ranges from 17 to 52 meters and available in both Crawler and Wheel.The new model will be immediately available on both Crawler and Wheel version and Bi‐energy (diesel+AC) standard power option, as well as ECO and hybrid power option with all possible battery choices . Stand FS 907 A1/

www.palazzani.it

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HYDRAULIC TOOLS Water Weights (TVL)

Kemach JCB T: +27 (0) 11 826-6710 E: info@kemachjcb.co.za W: www.kemachjcb.co.za

T: +27 (0) 41 372-1110 F: +27 (0) 14 372-1154 E: info@carlstahl.co.za W: www.carlstahl.com

DEMAC SRL

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HOISTS

Kiloton T: +27 (0) 861 707-707 F: +27 (0) 861 707-706 E: sales@kiloton.co.za W: www.kiloton.co.za W: www.onlinetoolshop.kiloton.co.za

INSPECTION

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

BRAKES

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

T: +27 (0) 11 397-7890 C: +27 (0) 74 405-3955 E: loadtest@salts.co.za W: www.salts.co.za

T: +27 (0) 11 425-0015/6602 C: +27 (0) 82 891-5285 E: admin@waterweights.co.za W: www.waterweights.co.za

LIFTING TACKLE

T: +27 (0) 41 372-1110 F: +27 (0) 14 372-1154 E: info@carlstahl.co.za W: www.carlstahl.com

New Height Lifting T: +27 (0) 82 304 9814 E: lolita@newheight.com W: www.newleight.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

Cooper & Cooper Group T: +27 (0) 11 493-4355 C: +27 (0) 81 390-5544 E: ruben@coopergroup.co.za W: www.engsup.co.za

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

BRAKE TESTING

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

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

Load Testing & Inspection Specialists

T: +27 (0) 87 006-0091 F: +27 (0) 86 633-9459 E: info@merfco.co.za W: www.merfco.co.za

CRANE HIRE

Cleveland Crane Hire T: +27 (0) 11 626-1029 E: brian@clevelandcrane.co.za W: www.clevelandcrane.co.za 48

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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

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

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

Yale Lift

EnerMech

Yale Lift

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

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

MINICRANES

MOBILE CRANE SPARES

BUYERS GUIDE

LOAD TESTING AND RE-CERTIFICATION

PLATFORMS

Lift & Shift Equipment Jekko s.r.l.

Cooper & Cooper Group T: +27 (0) 11 493-4355 C: +27 (0) 72 703-0756 E: dean@coopergroup.co.za W: www.engsup.co.za

T: +39 0438 1410083 F: +39 0438 1710123 E: info@jekko.it W: www.jekko.it

MOBILE CRANES

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

NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING GregBev Enterprise C: +27 (0) 82 854-5143 C: +27 (0) 72 395 4342 E: info@gregbev.co.za W: www.gregbev.co.za

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

T: +27 (0) 87 006-0091 F: +27 (0) 86 633-9459 E: info@merfco.co.za W: www.merfco.co.za

T: +35 840 069-9469 F: +35 842 016-6959 E: office@crane.fi W: www.crane.fi

REPAIRS

Cooper & Cooper Group T: +27 (0) 11 493-4355 E: simon@coopergroup.co.za W: www.engsup.co.za

600 SA

COTAC Oy

T: +27 (0) 11 822-3659 M: +27 (0) 82 900-7770 W: www.liftandshift.co.za

T: +27 (0) 87 006-0091 F: +27 (0) 86 633-9459 E: info@merfco.co.za W: www.merfco.co.za

OVERHEAD CRANE

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

Andromeda Industries Lift & Shift Equipment T: +27 (0) 11 822-3659 M: +27 (0) 82 900-7770 W: www.liftandshift.co.za

T: +27 (0) 11 776 6000 E: sales@condra.co.za W: www.condra.co.za

T: +61 (0) 2 6760 3773 M: +61 (0) 448 668 308 E: zelman@andromesaindustries. com.au W: www.wireropesling.com.au

By Carpel SRL - Italy

J Express Crane Services

Condra Cranes

South African Load Test Services T: +27 (0) 11 397-7890 C: +27 (0) 74 405-3955 E: loadtest@salts.co.za W: www.salts.co.za

Link-Belt Cranes T: +27 (0) 11 966-2545 E: rowans@eiegroup.co.za W: www.eiegroup.co.za

T: + 39 (0) 39 532-0952 F: + 39 (0) 39 532-0825 E: info@bycarpel.it W: www.bycarpel.it

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

ROPE Demag Cranes

Water Weights (TVL) T: +27 (0) 11 425-0015/6602 C: +27 (0) 82 891-5285 E: admin@waterweights.co.za W: www.waterweights.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) 11 898-3500 F: +27 (0) 11 898-3533 E: richard.roughly@demagcranes.com W: www.demagcranes.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

Yale Lift

Tadano

Morris Material Handling SA

Elephant Lifting Equipment

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

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BUYERS GUIDE

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

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

SLINGS

Phakamisa Safety Consultants 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

TOWER CRANES

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

Andromeda Industries T: +61 (0) 2 6760 3773 M: +61 (0) 448 668 308 E: zelman@andromesaindustries. com.au W: www.wireropesling.com.au

Scaw Metals SA

T: +27 (0) 11 496-1007 F: +27 (0) 11 496-1198 E: info@mhdawood.co.za W: www.mhdawood.co.za

TRAINING

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

STEEL WIRE ROPES

Artisan Training Institute T: +27 (0) 11 022 0100 T: +27 (0) 11 475 3443 F: +27 (0) 11 672 3888 W: www.artisantraining.co.za

New Height Lifting T: +27 (0) 82 304 9814 E: lolita@newheight.com W: www.newleight.com

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

Scaw Metals SA 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 50

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T: +27 (0) 11 822-3659 M: +27 (0) 82 900-7770 W: www.liftandshift.co.za

Transvaal Training

Palfinger Africa

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

MH Dawood Plant Services

EBDA T: +27 (0) 11 742-1045 T: +27 (0) 11 742-1051 E: info@edba.co.za W: www.edba.co.za

LMI Academy T: +27 (0) 11 475-5876 E: info@lmi-academy.co.za W: www.lmi-academy.co.za

Lift & Shift Equipment

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

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

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

WINCHES

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

MOBILE TELESCOPIC TRUCK CRANES

KNUCKLE BOOM CRANES

STRAIGHT BOOM WINCH CRANES

MOBILE KNUCKLE BOOM CRANES

TOW BEHIND AERIAL PLATFORM

CONTAINER SIDE LIFTER CRANES

ROUGH TERRAIN AERIAL PLATFORMS

TRUCK MOUNTED AERIAL PLATFORMS

CONTACT DETAILS JOHANNESBURG

DURBAN

CAPETOWN

Head Office: 178 Barbara Road, Elandsfontein, Johannesburg,

Address: 44 Alexander Road, Westmead, Kwazulu Natal

Address: Hydrenco, 1 Berg Street, Stikland, Cape Town

Tel: 011 822 3659

Henry: 066 470 1613

Dyllan: 071 150 8146

Southern Africa’s largest crane company Manufacturers of EOT Cranes, Hoist and Accessories Servicing, Maintaining, Load Testing and refurbishing of all makes of lifting equipment Servicing all sub-Saharan African countries

Cranes + Hoists + Services + Spares + Training

www.morris.co.za sales@morris.co.za +27 011 748 1000

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