Lifting Africa Mar / Apr 2018

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

MAR/APR 2018

We Lift Loads Off Your Mind.

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COVER STORY

Contents

Gunnebo Industries

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

From the Chairmans Desk Personality of the month Caminex to provide trade platform, latest product showcase Bauma report back Ask the experts Regulation requirements for chain blocks and lever hoists in question Celebrating 50 years of 600SA

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TRAINING

Dual Systems Apprenticeships are putting employers in the driver’s seat MINICRANES

Spider Mini Cranes increase work site accessibility New software gives dual identity to Jekko’s updated SPK60 mini-crane HEAVY LIFT

Lifting in parallel minimizes downtime Return of wind farms will reward Johnson Crane’s fleet strategy ALE has lift off with innovative Jib

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CRAWLER CRANES

Eight in one go: Liebherr entourage

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WORK @ HEIGHTS

Skyriders score full marks for NDT inspection at Eskom power stations JIB CRANE

Using technology to eliminate aerial device overloads

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OVERHEAD CRANES

Transport discount for abnormal loads Demag’s new double V-Girder quadruples lifting capacity

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SCIRROR LIFTS

120 Genie boom and scissor lifts used on project at the Jaguar/Land Rover plant, Slovakia REFURBISHMENT

Konecranes completes major challenge in Richards Bay

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ROUGH TERRAIN CRANES

600SA showcased next generation of Rough Terrain Cranes at Bauma

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FORKLIFTS

New driver’s seat aand stand-on platform trucks from Linde Material Handling Small is beautiful for Goscor-Lift Truck Company Why forklift hire works out cheaper and better than outright purchase HIAB launches the Multilift Commander TOWER CRANES

UK’s largest flat-top crane lands at Heathrow Airport HOISTS

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Make your hoist super smart!

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MARKET PLACE

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BUYERS GUIDE

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CONTAINER HANDLING

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

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We Lift Loads Off Your Mind.

Gunnebo Industries

+27 (0) 11 614-6078 pieter@gunnebolifting.co.za, www.gunnebolifting.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 Production Manager: Jeanette Jordaan Sub-Editor: Debbie van Rensburg

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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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CHAIRMANS DESK

FROM THE CHAIRMANS DESK LEEASA Announces New Council Members LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of South Africa), South Africa’s leading representative body for the lifting equipment industry, is delighted to announce the appointments of Arni Sommer as the new LEEASA Chairperson and to welcome Surita Marx and Steve Harper as Vice Chairpersons.

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Arni Sommer takes up the appointment of Chairperson from Ken Greenwood after serving on the executive council of LEEASA for many years. Arni has been an active member of the executive board from LEEASA’s inception.

As most of you know, Ken Greenwood has retired from LEEASA Exco, however will be called upon as

an ordinary member when required.

I would just like to thank all of those who have given me their support over this trying period. Thank you, much appreciated!

‘I am excited to be voted into the role as Chairman of LEEASA. I am particularly pleased to be working alongside a talented, united and strong council:

Chairperson Arni Sommer

Vice Chairperson and Treasurer - Surita Marx

2nd Vice Chairperson Steve Harper

Secretary Jeanette Jordaan

Ordinary member Roger Day

Ordinary member Piet Otto

Ordinary member Ashley Davis

Ordinary member Ken Greenwood

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Events LEEASA and Lifting Africa attended the which was held at NASREC Johannesburg show grounds from the bauma CONEXPO AFRICA—the International Trade Fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles—provides the construction and mining industry in Africa with a professional platform for networking, investment and the exchange of ideas and information.

As the newly elected Chairman of LEEASA, I aim to work towards the following: 1. To have more CPD (continuing professional development) courses approved for training providers with ECSA. 2. To promote awareness of LEEASA throughout the industry, and to promote the benefits of membership in order to grow the organisation, through trade shows, social media, conferences, regional general meetings and Lifting Africa.

3. Keep engaging with ECSA on issues relevant to the LMI industry.

4. Have a closer relationship with the DoL government inspectors regarding the lifting equipment industry.

5. To ensure that the association remains relevant for the unique circumstances of the South African lifting industry, and to be a role model for other countries in Sub Saharan Africa’.

6. To have LEEASA recognised as a professional body with SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority)

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PERSONALITY PROFILE

PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH Full name: Kenneth Greenwood

Academic Qualifications: Matric - Diesel fuel injection mechanic – Diploma in Hydraulics.

First Employer: Braeside Farm.

First Salary: R20pm

Achievements:

Number of people under your leadership:

Built and commissioned the first mobile harbour crane in Cape Town harbour.

Up to 60 at one stage.

Challenges in Industry as far as Lifting Equipment is concerned:

Freedom of speech and an open door policy.

To get LEEASA members recognised as the subject matter experts in our industry.

Advice to offer: Set your goals and never give up. If you don’t succeed the first time you will the next time. Never stop learning, nobody knows it all. My motto; there are those who make it happen, those who watch it happen and those who wondered what happened.

Something fun nobody knows about you: Literally bumped into Madiba resulting in a friendly exchange and handshake.

Career history prior to current position: Automotive – Hydraulics – Cranes – Lifting Industry and now training.

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Management style:

Personal best achievement: Appointment as an ECSA councillor and to be appointed to the DoL committee that reviewed the Driven Machinery Regulations.

Professional best achievement: Divisional manager of Demag Mobile Cranes Africa leading to Chairman of LEEASA.

Person who has had the biggest influence on your life: After 48 years I am still happily married to my first wife.

Person who has had the biggest influence on your career: Oldest brother Capt. B. Greenwood.

INDUSTRY NEWS

to provide trade platform, latest product showcase Economists expect the Zambian economy to grow at a faster pace in 2018 due to higher investment inflows and strong agricultural and mining output (Zambia Economic Growth, FocusEconomics, Jan 2018) and this growth is expected to continue in 2019. The Zambian mining industry is also expected to expand steadily over the next eight years as the prices of key minerals trend higher and the regulatory environment remains favourable.

This is according to latest research from the Fitch-affiliated research organisation BMI Research (Zambia Mining Report, 01 Jan 2018).

Research points to mining activity and investment increasing, although potentially hindered by the on-going problem of power shortages.

CAMINEX, Zambia’s premier Copperbelt agricultural, mining and industrial trade expo, will be back in June to showcase the latest in products, machinery, technologies and services that these and related industries can offer. An important trade platform, CAMINEX is supported by government and industry associations. It attracts thousands of industry professionals keen to come together in one location to conduct business, to network with peers and grow business relationships, and to find out about latest industry trends.

Taking place at the Kitwe Showgrounds in Kitwe, Zambia, from 5-7 June, the event is expected to attract over 4,500 visitors and host over 100 local and international exhibitors.

CAMINEX 2018 will bring these industries together through an

industry hub where business transactions can take place and where valuable stakeholder partnerships can develop.

Visitors will have the opportunity to network with industry professionals, get advice from technical experts, view machinery demonstrations and benefit from the knowledge and skills shared at the daily free-to-attend business seminars.

Feedback from exhibitors at CAMINEX 2017 was positive and they cited increased brand awareness, generation of sales leads and acquiring new customers as top amongst their key successes gained at the show.

Last year’s show enjoyed strong support from government and industry associations with endorsements from the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development; the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry; the Ministry of Agriculture; the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock; the Zambia Chamber of Mines; the Kitwe District Chamber of Commerce and Industry; SAIMM Zambia; the Department of Trade and Industry South Africa and

the South African Capital Equipment Export Council.

Chairman of CACSS, London Mwafulilwa, says he was delighted that so many government Ministers were at the event in 2017 as it is “an endorsement of what the show means to the Copperbelt and to business in the region.” He looks forward to continued government and industry support at CAMINEX 2018.

“CAMINEX is the essential trade platform for the Copperbelt region,” says Gary Corin, Managing Director of Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery, joint organisers of the event. “It creates an engaging space for stakeholders to network and conduct business.”

Contact: Karen O’Neil, Copperbelt Agricultural, Mining and Commercial Show Society (CACSS), Tel: +260-212 238011/238012 Cell: +260 966 783 075, karen.oneil@cacss.co.zm, www.caminex.co.zm Lifting Africa - Mar/Apr 2018

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Signs of industry recovery at bauma CONEXPO AFRICA amidst regional

economic challenges

14,167 visitors attended the trade fair The premier trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles in Africa has firmly established itself in the market following its third edition. 454 exhibitors from 34 countries and 14,167 visitors attended the international trade fair, “The trade fair reflected a sense of renewed optimism and highlighted the opportunities in the industry, despite recent economic challenges”, Stefan Rummel stated, Managing Director of Messe München.

Petra Kaiser, Senior Director of International Exhibitions & Events at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), added: “It is significant to have a consistent and engaged presence in the region in order to take advantage of long-term business potential. bauma CONEXPO AFRICA creates a platform to help facilitate these opportunities.”

Exhibitors experienced increased sales of machinery and equipment over the four days of the trade fair, as reported for example by Rajen Garender, Marketing Director, Weir Minerals: “bauma CONEXPO AFRICA is an extremely well-organized and professional trade event.

It has been a successful exhibition for Weir Minerals with several promising sales opportunities in the works.”

A highlight of the 2018 edition was the quality of visitors attending: “bauma CONEXPO AFRICA provided excellent networking opportunities for Shantui, providing us with good quality contacts.

A well-organized opportunity, however the number of visitors was lower than expected. Due to our success at this edition, Shantui looks forward to exhibiting again in 2021”, said Naseera Barradeen, Marketing Manager, Ever Star Industries.

Bauma CONEXPO AFRICA featured exhibitors from across various industry segments that were pleased with the trade fair. “KAESER is very satisfied with the results of this exhibition”, said Marco Angermüller, Manager Product Support at KAESER KOMPRESSOREN. “The number of visitors was limited, but the quality was great for us.

We could sign a lot of orders and found many new customers which will help KAESER to grow further in Africa, especially in South Africa.”

The organizers, BC Expo South Africa, Messe München and AEM are looking forward to the next edition of the trade fair, which will take place again in Johannesburg in 2021.

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ASK THE EXPERTS

ASK THE EXPERTS A LEEASA member encountered the following problem: A safety officer from a steel fabrication company questioned what the law says regarding a chain sling missing a safety latch?

Preventing accidental disconnection of a load DMR 4.

Driven Machinery Regulation (DMR) 18. 2015 of the OHS Act, and the guidelines as notes published by the DoL in March 2017 with regards to DMR (4) DMR (4) The user shall cause every hook or any other load- attaching device that forms part of the load path of a lifting machine or handpowered lifting device to be so designed or proportioned that accidental disconnection of the load under working conditions cannot take place.

Notes: (from the guide lines of GN 40734 31ST March 2017) (a) We must not look at the hook only but consider the load path. It is about preventing disconnection. The use of disconnecting hooks or latches is not prescribed where the design is of such a nature that accidental disconnection cannot take place. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure he or she states clearly what the purpose of the machine will be when purchasing the machine.

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It’s clear for the above regulations taken from the OHS Act and regulations that it does not matter what we are lifting that accidental disconnection of the load must be prevented at all costs. The law maker does not care how we do it as long as it is taken care of by any means to prevent accidental disconnection of the load under working conditions.

We need to consider the complete load path (meaning the complete travel of the load from lift to landing) and in our risk assessment cover this requirement of preventing an accidental disconnection of the load during its load path.

Safety Latches/catches are made available on most lifting hooks but not all hooks are designed with a safety latch, e.g. a foundry hook which is designed to lift molten pots in a foundry. This means that not all hooks have to have safety latches, as a safety latch if fitted can only be of any use as an added safety device provided the load is attached correctly, secure and the load is lifted, moved and landed in a manner that will prevent accidental disconnection of the load. What the regulator is trying to point out to the user is that the user must not think for one moment that just because the manufacture has fitted a safety latch to a hook used for lifting loads that this means that the application will be safe. It is for this reason that “safety latch” is and will never be

mentioned in DMR 18. Equipment on its own is not fail safe!

Furthermore, it needs to be understand that hooks are not the only connection device to a load and that it is the method of lifting and moving the load that requires full risk assessment to prevent the load from disconnection under working conditions.

The bottom line is very clear that it is the responsibility of the user/owner to supply the correct equipment, that the equipment selected is safe and that the employees as the persons that are required to use the equipment are not exposed to hazards, like loads disconnection that could fall and cause injury. Employees need to be informed of these hazards and trained and that these identified hazards are mitigate or eliminate as potential hazards.

Lifting Tackle Code of Practice User Safe Slinging; Users of lifting slings shall carry out a pre-use inspection of the equipment to ensure it is suitable for the task, has not been damaged and is safe for further use.

NB. Documents shall address safe use, maintenance, inspection and certification criteria in accordance with a recognised standard and/or manufacturers’ recommendations.

The working load limits of the lifting system shall be assessed, taking into

The following points are considered; • The type and number of personnel required, their specific roles and competences, and how they will be briefed; • The nature and weight of the load and lifting points (pick points); • Pick up and set down points and constraints such as space and stacking; • Equipment required and certification checked; • Step-by-step instructions; • Communication methods to be used; • Access and egress for slinging and un-slinging the load; • Simultaneous, conflicting or nearby operations or work; • Permit to Work procedures are applicable; • Load integrity check; • An assessment of whether tag lines should be used, their hazards and limitations.

• Operators shall never move a load directly over people.

• Personnel shall have an escape route in case of an unexpected movement of the load or equipment.

Safe use of chain slings; Pre-use inspection A visual check and, where necessary, a function check of the lifting equipment by a competent person before each use. In determining the suitability and scope of the inspection, reference shall be made to information such as manufacturer’s instructions for use and maintenance and relevant industry standards.

It is important to note that chain sling operating life will severely be affected by common abuse and malpractice in the work place.

It is therefore essential to note the following do’s and don’ts applicable to chain sling use; 1) Never exceed the working load limit (WLL) of a chain sling.

Consult wall charts to establish the respective working load limits of the various sizes of chain and select a chain suitable for the particular load.

2) Note the angles! As the angle increases between the legs of a chain sling, the stress in the individual legs increases proportionally. Use proper spreader bars where necessary to eliminate excessive wide angles. Do not exceed an internal angle of 120 degrees to the vertical.

3) Position your crane hooks directly above the centre of gravity of the load, take the slack up slowly and when the load is stable, move it slowly and carefully.

4) Keep the load a low to the ground as possible, preferably 100mm when traveling with the suspended load.

5) Never tie a knot in a chain to shorten the sling leg.

6) Never lift with a knotted chain.

7) Ensure that twists are eliminated in a chain leg before the load is applied.

8) Use suitable packing (softeners as sling protection) to prevent chain damage around sharp cornered loads.

9) Never point load a hook on its tip or wedge a hook into a lifting point as this leads to hooks opening permanently.

10) Always hook with the point of the hooks facing outwards.

11) Ensure that the contact with the load on the hook is seated in the saddle (or bowl) of the hook.

12) Do not side load a hook as it will bend the hook sideways causing it to fail.

13) Avoid shock and impact loading, which induces significant stress along the chain legs.

14) Use grab hooks and shortening clutches correctly for shortening chain legs individually. This major feature enables the operator to lift uneven loads safely and horizontally.

15) When all legs of a multiple chain sling are not in use, the unused leg must be hooked back into the master - link.

16) Prepare loading sites properly to prevent damage to chain when load is lowered and never drop a load onto a chain.

17) Where necessary, use guide ropes (tag lines) attached to loads to control the direction of long loads. Do not use a tag line to remove the swing out of a suspended load!

18) Avoid excessive heat. Study the manufacturer’s breakdown tabulation for operating under specific heat conditions.

19) Do not galvanize or coat alloy chain without the prior consent of the manufacturer.

20) When other ancillary fittings, such as plate grabs and shackles are used, these fittings must be compatible in strength with the corresponding chain leg determined at a max angle of 120 degrees.

21) Finally, store chain slings properly when not in use to prevent damage or deterioration.

Proper storage racks, ‘A’ frames or pegs should be provided in the working place to hang the slings off the ground when not in use.

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account the configuration of the equipment and operating environment.

For example, changes in sling angles/sheave arrangements will change capacity. Relevant WLL Load charts are referred to determine the SWL to be applied.

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Regulation requirements for chain blocks and lever hoists in question The re-testing prior to commissioning into operation of new, unused and manufacturer certified chain block and lever hoists has become an industry conundrum. Further, the lack of clarity and a lack of practical consideration in certain provisions of the regulation framework of South Africa’s laws governing chain blocks and lever hoists is causing significant uncertainty and concern within industry. Lifting Africa takes a closer look.

Concern about OHSA DMR 182015 [known as DMR2015] is increasing due to questions around the practicality of certain of the provisions of this regulation.

With chain blocks and lever hoists now being defined as hand powered lifting devices (HPLD), regulation requires such new machines be load tested prior to first use on commissioning/ installation.

Notwithstanding the fact that all new HPLD’s according to national standards must be supplied with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Certificate of Test & Conformance.

Industry generally recognizes and accepts the importance and necessity of the stipulated minimum twelve-monthly testing of chain blocks and lever hoists in use.

In terms of DMR2015 this load test has to be performed by an ECSA registered LMI who has the scope to perform or supervise load testing on these HPLD’s. Industry also has no qualms with the regulation that all HPLD’s must be thoroughly examined by a competent person, not necessarily a LMI, at intervals not exceeding six months.

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of new HPLD’s before being put to use. The organisation noted that virtually HPLD’s are imported and should conform to different international manufacturing standards and are certified as such.

The wording of these certificates from different manufacturers differ and are often ambiguous with sparse information and really just a “piece of paper”.

Various industry experts told Lifting Africa they felt that some of these certificates should suffice for HPLD’s when it comes to first

use. The general feeling is that it is not just costly but impractical to load test brand new and unused imported HPLD’s that all have OEM Certificates of Test & Conformance to a standard.

Others in industry again disagree with this as they say many units are sold without certificates.

Rob Darby, Managing Director of Searle Hoist & Tool (PTY) Ltd, says he agrees and disagrees with this particular provision in the regulation.

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“If a product is designed, produced, tested and certified [with a Certificate of Test & Conformance] according to a SANS e.g. SANS 1595/1636/3077 and such model design test results conducted in accordance with such full SANS provisions are available on request/demand, then we feel it is ridiculous to have to retest such certificated new units prior to first use and first installation,” he says. “If, however, such imported hoist has been assembled or fitted with load chain locally then, even if it is a new hoist, it should require a further load test after the fitment of the load chain to ensure that the load chain, hook, etc, has been fitted properly and is performing correctly under test load conditions prior to dispatch to the customer/end user. Such test should also be certificated in our opinion.”

of these HPLD’s are often not being performed by trained and authorized operators.

More emphasis in DMR 2015 should be placed on operator training and safety inspection knowledge of HPLD’s in my opinion,” says Darby.

Industry at large have no qualm with the 6-monthly thorough examination and 12 monthly maximum performance test interval procedures.

“We are, however, concerned that daily, visual, pre-use inspections

conditions can also apply? This is where standards’ reference and conformance loses meaning and value to industry and dilutes the purpose of SANS’,” he says.

Piet Otto from Phakamisa adds, “The fact is that a unit can be tested today, get a signed certificate of test, be damaged tomorrow, but the certificate is still valid for the next 12 months, which often is all that the user is interested in. Load testing does not mean that the unit is safe!”

“SANS’ provisions stipulate the actual hoist design, safety feature requirements, performance, marking, documentation, inspection criteria, etc. Such data is critical for any “competent person or LMI” conducting such evaluation, inspection or examination of such a HPLD to perform such functions thoroughly and professionally to ensure safety.

Another problem is the ambiguous statement in DMR 2015, says Darby. “….must comply to an internationally accepted standard…”. Applicable SANS’ were such exist should be specifically stated as the industry standard to be followed.

“It is therefore futile to conduct a technical assessment of a product using a product manual which may comply to some international standard which, for example, does not require SAFETY critical component wear tolerances to be stated.”

“If locally compiled SANS’ are not the obligatory standard of conformance then what is the purpose of a SANS which is created to represent local market conditions if a standard from another region of the world with different working

“The law says what it means and means what it says,” says another indicating that at their company they follow the regulation to the letter. “Also, how does one measure safety if the basics are overlooked due to cost?”

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INDUSTRY NEWS Wayne Butler, a product specialistlifting with Mandirk Lifting says whilst he is not a registered LMI as yet he has done many inspections, repairs and load tests on all brands of hand operated lifting machines.

“My opinion is that every new unit that is sold by a LME should be inspected and load tested before it leaves the premises. I have personally opened new units that have been imported and have found that there is almost no lubricant in the gears, units with double and triple falls that the load chains are twisted,” he says.

Most of the state-owned enterprises (SOE) approached by Lifting Africa said they followed the regulation as stipulated and all HPLD’s were tested prior to first use.

“We have no choice,” said one employee who also preferred to remain anonymous. “It does not matter whether we agree or disagree with the regulations. We are held by the law and therefore every chain block and lever hoist is load tested by a LMI prior to first use.”

But, another lifting expert, told Lifting Africa he found the provision of testing an OEM certified new HPLD unnecessary.

“I have no idea why this is a requirement. Every HPLD is tested before it leaves the factory floor. It is just an unnecessary cost to test these brand-new machines prior to their first use. There is no point to it, not to mention that it is not practical.”

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in DMR 2015 implies that HPLD’s must be load tested where they will be working. This, he says, is unrealistic.

Darby agrees saying the wording in DMR 2015 is a problem. “….. the entire installation…..a performance test….” is how it reads,” he says.

“This implies that the hoist /HPLD support structure/beam/trolley/ clamp/ hanger suspension point and even the building structure if such support structures are linked to the roof/support columns, have also to be subjected to the same forces during such hoist load testing. It implies therefore that all HPLD’s must also be load tested in situ where they will be working in daily use. this wording can cause confusion with the scope of sans 500 title which refers to ……in use not in situ.”

John MacDonald, service, sales & marketing director at Konecranes Southern Africa, says units that are imported and have a OEM test certificate should not have to be loadtested before use.

What is the opinion of industry While the opinions on whether OEM certificated new and unused HPLD’s have to be load tested AGAIN before first use is varied, most industry experts told Lifting Africa that they did not believe these machines needed to be tested by LMI’s.

“A competent person specifically trained, evaluated, experienced and officially appointed in writing by the employer should be

adequate to perform load testing [as they may conduct the test under current legislation but may not sign the CoT&C] on condition that the company has the required facilities and resources as stipulated in the provisions of the applicable SANS’ to perform such scope of activities i.e. pass the responsibility for worker and workplace safety to the CEO of the employer as part of the employer responsibility to enforce health & safety standards in his company. If the company does not have the required facilities to perform such functions and decides to sub-contract such inspection, examinations, repairs & load testing then only a certified LMI should be permitted by law to perform such OUT-SOURCED functions in industry,” says Darby.

MacDonald again believes that the tests should always be performed by an LMI. He says Konecranes have designed and manufactured mobile test rigs which can be taken to the customer on site.

An on-board computer issues the load testing certificate immediately, in the presence of the customer. This speed up the process enormously, he explains, and addresses the cost issue as it will be considerably less.

Asked whether industry was meeting the regulation to test new HPLD’s before first use most industry experts said they believed compliance was probably between 20 and 30% at present.

Possible solutions LEEASA believes the concerns need to be addressed with government. In our previous article, they said a roundtable discussion was required on the matter with all the stakeholders to find a solution.

Most industry experts we contacted did not want to give comment about possible solutions.

The Department of Labour were contacted for input into the article, but at the time of going to press were still working on their responses, which will be printed in a following issue.

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Celebrating 50 years of 600SA Established in 1968, 600SA is celebrating 50 years as a partner of choice with South Africa’s industrial sector.

Initially founded as the local subsidiary of the international Group 600, to manufacture machine tools, 600SA quickly diversified to become a market leader in South Africa in industrial and mechanical handling equipment.

Joining the EIE Group in 2012, 600SA today provides a wide range of best-in-class brands for working at height, lifting and loading and waste management, and has an established track record in service excellence over a broad range of industrial customers.

Recent contracts, for example, include supply of the largest articulated truckmounted crane in Africa. A Fassi F1650 purchased by Engineering Top Tech was fitted onto an articulated dump truck deployed on a copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The crane is being used in onsite repairs to the massive earthmoving equipment used on the mine, significantly reducing the downtime and equipment travel required.

Other contracts over the past year ranged from the supply of Fassi heavy duty knuckle-boom cranes to Jacobs Transport, to the supply of Orakci waste compactors purchased by the State of Kuwait as a gift to the United Republic of Tanzania.

600SA has also continued to expand its suite of best-in-class brands, sourced internationally, to proactively meet demand from its customer base. Most recent distributors include that for Oil&Steel aerial platforms, predominantly for the municipality and electricity sectors.

“600SA’s rich history of servicing the local market is supported by its commitment to investigating new applications and continued delivery of innovative and quality products to the materials handling industry,” says Gary Neubert, EIE Group’s CEO. “This is in turn backed up by a heritage dating 18

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as far back as 1834, when it was established in the United Kingdom as a company dealing with smaller engineering activities, and which provides the origins to its admittedly unusual name!”

“Try 600” was the often-given advice to people seeking goods that led to the name of what would evolve into an international group of companies, founded at 600 Commercial Road next to the River Thames in London. Known

“While this 50 year celebration is an occasion to celebrate 50 years of 600SA, it is also an opportunity to acknowledge the invaluable and loyal service of our people at 600SA,” comments Gary Neubert.

“Without them the company would not have evolved into the modern, technologically advanced company it is today.”

As part of its commitment to building partnerships for life with its customers, 600SA supports its client base over the complete product lifecycle, including maintenance contracts, operator and maintenance staff training and spares and aftermarket support. Distribution and service are carried out through branches in the main centres with depots and dealers complementing the Southern Africa network.

The best-in-class brands distributed by 600SA include the Oil & Steel articulated and telescopic cherry pickers, the Fassi, Penz Crane, Cranab and the Oracki, Usimeca, Bucher Schorling and Marrel waste management equipment.

Contact Rentia Grobler, Tel: +27 (0) 11 966-2307, rentiag@600sa. co.za, www.600SA.co.za

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originally as George Cohen & Sons, the company soon changed its name and changed course from scrap metal to steel merchants and ultimately machine tool manufacturing.

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Dual System Apprenticeships are putting employers in the driver's seat The establishment of two Centres of Specialisation (CoS) in Mechanical Fitting and Rigging is not just a significant development for the False Bay Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College in Cape Town but an important step in addressing the skills shortages in the country. Lifting Africa finds out more.

Centres of Specialisation in the TVET College sector, is a new concept and programme that is fast gaining track.

These centers are an initiative of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and have been designed to meet two objectives simultaneously. Firstly, to address the demand for priority trades needed for the implementation of government’s National Development Plan in general and it’s National Infrastructure Plan more particularly.

“Secondly, to contribute towards the building of the capacity of its public TVET College system”, said Karin Hendricks, Principal (Acting) at False Bay College.

available artisans to meet the needs of the major 18 Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPS) across 13 priority trades in engineering fields, which have been selected for the CoS project” said Karin Hendricks.

The CoS approach

“Currently the average age of an artisan in South Africa is about 54. It is therefore no surprise that there is a critical shortage of qualified artisans

Through this programme, 13 trades will be trained at a public TVET in partnership with the private sector that will provide the practical side

and that it threatens economic growth. The past few years have seen a sharp focus on the return to artisanship,” said Hendricks.

Speaking at the launch of the CoS for mechanical fitting and rigging, she said artisan development was a critical element in the strategy to boost the manufacturing and engineering components of the economy and to support job creation.

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Karin Hendricks, Principal (Acting) at False Bay College, speaks at the opening of the Centre for Specialisation for Mechanical Fitting and Riggers.

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of the curriculum content and course design under the QCTO, to the actual course roadmap.”

This year the College is developing its new campus, Swartklip, along Swartklip road, bridging the communities of Mitchell’s plain and Khayelitsha. This campus will grow to see up to 3000 engineering students’ enrolled at any one time. The focus of the training at Swartklip campus will be on artisan development

Eugene Vermaak of the Steel Engineering Federation of South Africa presents on the importance of training artisans with industry input.

Karin Hendricks, Principal (Acting) at False Bay College.

allowing for learners who graduate from the programme with an improved understanding of the workplace with relevant and up to date knowledge.

These trades include – bricklayer; electrician; millwright; boilermaker; plumber; mechanic; diesel mechanic; carpenter and joiner; welder; rigger; fitter and turner; mechanical fitter and pipe fitter.

TVET through their apprenticeship programmes and so addressing the artisan skills shortage.”

According to Eugene Vermaak of the Steel Engineering Federation of South Africa, the programme will deliver a far more skilled and capable workforce.

“The dual system combines an apprenticeship in the workplace with a technical education at a TVET college. Not only are the learners exposed to high quality theoretical training and practicals, but it is combined with authentic work experience,” he said. “This is a single integrated learning programme presented through a re-iterative process with employers in the driver’s seat.”

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“Selecting certain colleges to focus on particular trades in this programme was purposefully done to lay the foundation for differentiation in the college system” said Vermaak.

Whilst some other colleges may later specialise in the same trades, it is desirable that others develop expertise in other trades and occupations so there is reduced duplication and increased quality specialization.

At False Bay College, mechanical fitters and riggers will be trained under the CoS. “We have been training fitters for many years and have built up strong relationships with industry players in this space. We are confident that industry partners, old and new will take hands with the College to build a state of the art world class CoS for Mechanical Fitting,” said Hendricks. “Rigging is completely new for us as a college but we are excited by the challenge to grow the CoS Rigging from scratch together with our industry partners. One does not always have the chance to build something from the ground, from the spatial design of the centre, to sourcing the right tools and training equipment, to ensuring the relevance

“Our CoS for Rigging will be established at the Swartklip campus in January 2019. This is a campus that will be built on partnerships with SETA’s, government departments, community linkages, but most importantly, business and industry.

Carving and shaping a new campus, a new programme for our College namely - Rigging and a new CoS,” she said.

In total, 30 riggers will be trained under the CoS in 2019 as part of the pilot of this programme.

Why participate According to Vermaak, there is much benefit for companies to get involved with CoS. “Skills training can be a moneymaker and not a money taker,” he said indicating that industry was often skeptical of apprenticeships as they were costly to a business. “In the United States employers get an average of $1, 47 back from $1 dollar invested in an apprenticeship.”

Changing the mindset around apprenticeships is critical if South Africa is to successfully address the artisan skills shortage.

Vermaak said “A three-year apprenticeship costs around R507 435. By our calculation the net loss to a company is around R212 000, but the value of the apprenticeships is R290 000. That is without the grants that the employer gets, back the BBBEE points that is scored or the SARS rebates. There are major financial benefits to apprenticeship programmes such as these.”

False Bay College, Tel:+27 (0) 21 787-0800; www.falsebaycollege.co.za

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Spider Mini Cranes increase work site accessibility Much in keeping with the B&B Group’s current business models of plant hire and general construction equipment, Unic Spider Mini Cranes have been incorporated successfully into the product range, giving it an additional footprint in the construction and materials handling markets Spider is manufactured by Unic, one of the largest construction and equipment manufacturing companies in Japan and with their Mini cranes, rate as one of the two leading brands in global markets.

“Spider Mini Cranes SA was founded in 2006 and appointed as the sole importer and distributor of Unic Spider Mini Cranes for the whole of South Africa as the company saw a need 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 civil engineering and construction world without neglecting safety aspects, in the quest for higher construction levels,” said Bob Fogg, Marketing Manager.

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 10.0 ton and a lift height of 22.8m.

With this range of cranes, some narrow enough to fit through a standard doorway and others large enough to lift up to 10.0 ton. In addition is the ECO-UNIC battery operated Spider with a capacity of 2.9t allowing working safely both indoors and outdoors without compromise.

The whole range is driven by hydrostatic transmissions from their respective power sources but have differing options which enable each unit to perform the particular application for which it has been designed. The track system on each model enables the unit to be driven to virtually any location over uneven terrain whilst the outriggers keep the vehicle stable while performing its tasks. All units have the option of white rubber tracks which make them ideal for work inside factories or warehouses where floors are required to be protected against marking from conventional tyres or tracks.

A major feature of the Spider Mini Cranes is the boom construction. The box section shape of the boom increases the strength and prevents unnecessary flexing in extreme conditions. The smaller units are fitted with a four stage boom whilst the larger units have the additional fifth stage.

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From left to right: Phil Cooley - Sales & Rentals, Bob Fogg – Director, Brett Morck - Workshop Manager/Technical Manager

many types of equipment, hence creating much higher costs to perform the same task. Hence, this range of Mini Cranes, have been hailed by clients and operators as innovative, cost effective, facilitating faster and more efficient project completion. Clients have realised the benefits of being able to position the crane close to loads which could only previously be handled by larger and more expensive cranes.

“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 new facilities in Gauteng and other strategic areas of the country,” concluded Fogg.

For Sales & Rentals please 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 please contact: Brett 082 415 9704 / brett@bbplant.co.za

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New software gives dual identity to Jekko’s updated SPK60 mini-crane The revamped version of Jekko’s SPK60 mini-crane features innovative control software that allows it to both work in tight spaces with precision and yet perform pick-and-carry operations in rough terrains.

Launched in 2016, the SPK60 was designed as a telescopic boom crawler crane with cab to be used mainly in confined and difficult spaces where millimeterlevel precision and controlled movements are required. In its updated version, Treviso, Italian based company, utilized new machine management software to give it the ability to also work in challenging weather and ground conditions.

“We really wanted to enhance and develop the SPK60 in order to enrich the range of machines designed and produced for customers working in niche markets where Jekko has its core business,” said Alberto Franchescini, Jekko export manager. “It consists of a crane with two souls that will open up multiple market scenarios and sectors for us.”

Franchescini said the company has already delivered the mini-crane to Hong Kong, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, England, and the United States.

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degrees 0°, 0.7°, 1.5°, and 3°. It’s equipped with extendable tracks without stabilizers, capable of lifting up to 3 tons in pick-and-carry mode and 6 tons in static mode.

It can reach a maximum height of 26.7m with jib.

The software allows for maximum stability, electronically controlling the machine directly from the radio remote control unit provided, adapting itself to any operating situation and environment. This stability is necessary as the crane rests on a maximum radius of 2.9m by 2.5m.

This new version of the SPK60, which weighs 12.2 tons, is designed for construction, metal installation, and industrial maintenance applications, both outdoor and indoor. It is also ideal for installation of glass panes, especially in urban areas where small dimensions and high performances are required, with the ability to install glass panels on facades up to a height of nine floors).

The SPK60 can close the boom in two different positions: under the main boom so that customers who frequently use the jib do not have to install it every time, as well as on

the right side of the crane boom so that the jib is always on board the machine, ready for use.

The mini-crane features a Yanmar 53.7 kW/73 hp diesel engine and, if necessary, can alternate with a threephase (or single-phase) 11kW electric engine. Depending on the situation and requirements, the operator can switch from one solution to the other with extreme flexibility.

The cab comes with a video camera for rear vision, as well as a radio, air conditioning, and ergonomic seat with wide visibility. ‘The graphic display immediately recognizes the accessories installed on the machine, allowing the automatic setting of the machine's moment indicator.

The software comes with a self-diagnosis system (DTC) for immediately detecting any issues.

The mini-crane is also easy to transport and is only 5.8m long, making it easy to unload from the body of a truck.

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

Completing a complex turnaround in a congested refinery is always a challenge.

But when the operation involves three major lifting projects, a very narrow timeframe and high winds that could blow the schedule and the budget off course, it requires meticulous preparation and inspired engineering.

Scaling resources and implementing a night shift enabled all three lifts to be completed simultaneously when the high winds would allow, saving time and ensuring safety. With creative solutions being devised to accomplish each of the heavy lifts, the turnaround was completed without incident and on-schedule.

Creative engineering and fast upscaling beat high winds on a congested site The turnaround at Chevron South Africa crude oil refinery in Cape Town involved replacing the fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) reactor, the atmospheric column and the heat exchanger.

The old structures and their replacements had to be transported and lifted in limited space, during a 41-day window that coincided with Cape Town’s windy season. It was Mammoet’s responsibility to complete the operation safely and onschedule.

To work as fast as possible and offset potential delays resulting from the high winds, Mammoet had proposed to do the three lifts in parallel rather than one after the other. To make this feasible, Mammoet engineers assembled resources in advance to accomplish as much work as possible before the shutdown period began. To further increase the speed and safety of the operation, additional resources were mobilized and flexible working hours were introduced, including a night shift.

The old FCCU reactor’s riser column needed lifting out through the top of the structure, which would normally

require a crane to reach twice the height of the reactor. However, the available space on site could not accommodate the assembly of such a crane. Therefore, Mammoet’s engineers cut the riser in half before lifting, allowing a shorter boom to be used.

made lifting impractical. Mammoet engineers devised clamp-on trunnions to fit over the nozzle so that, as the column was lifted, the rigging transferred from the existing trunnion to the new trunnions, avoiding the nozzle and securing the lift.

The old 80-ton atmospheric column had no trunnions to aid lifting. Using x-rays and computer modelling, Mammoet’s engineers attached two sleeves with trunnions in a way that distributed the load safely when the column was lifted and maneuvered.

By scaling up resources to take on three challenging projects simultaneously, and employing innovative engineering methods, Mammoet ensured the work was completed safely within the short timescale, allowing Chevron to continue its refining operations at the shortest notice possible.

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Lifting in parallel minimizes downtime

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Return of wind farms will reward Johnson Crane’s fleet strategy

Johnson Crane Hire has the depth of experience and the appropriate crane fleet to undertake lifting on wind farm projects.

The long-awaited sign-off of agreements with 27 renewable energy projects will hopefully revitalise South Africa’s efforts to build the green energy sector and enhance power generation capacity, says Johnson Crane Hire sales executive Peter Yaman.

“The construction of wind farms around South Africa created some exciting new opportunities for the crane hire sector,” says Yaman, “and Johnson Crane Hire took full advantage to participate in the major wind farm projects to date, both here and in Namibia.”

The recent move by new Energy Minister Jeff Radebe to put the department’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Projects (REIPPP) initiative back on track is intended to re-confirm government’s commitment not only to renewable energy but also to its partnership with the private sector. The programme is expected to bring R56 billion in new investment into the economy over the next two to three years.

“This is good news for the economy, and for versatile and well-equipped operators like us,” says Yaman.

“We have constantly upgraded our heavy lift capability, and this has served us well in conducting lifts for wind farms. In particular, we have used a state-of-the-art LTR 11200 hydraulic telescopic narrow-track crawler crane with 1,200 tonne capacity – which is ideal for this 28

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Johnson Crane Hire's LTR 11200 crawler crane in action.

application – as well as an LG 1750 lattice-boom truck-mounted crane with 750 tonne capacity.”

He highlights how larger cranes can speed up projects and improve safety on site, by lifting complete equipment instead of smaller, individual parts which would still need to be assembled at height.

“The components that make up a wind turbine are mostly large and

very heavy, and they need to be lifted to extreme heights,” he says.

“We look forward to being able to demonstrate the benefits of larger cranes as more projects are now initiated in the region’s wind energy and the broader renewable energy sector.”

He cautioned, however, that lifting on wind farms has a range of its own challenges, many emanating from the high wind factor that

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Johnson Crane Hire's LTR 11200 undertaking the main installation lifts at De Aar wind farm.

Johnson Crane Hire deploys its Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 (750 ton) all terrain crane for a wind farm lift.

naturally characterises the areas where wind farms are established.

“Planning is vital in all lifting activities, but is especially important on wind farms,” says Yaman.

“For instance, it is often necessary to conduct lifts at night because this is when the strength of the wind has dropped to acceptable levels.”

He emphasised that as the demand for larger capacity cranes has continued, Johnson Crane Hire has kept abreast of the trend by continuing to invest in larger lift capacity. The company has a wide range of cranes in its fleet, including hydraulic, telescopic, latticeboom crawler and lattice-boom truck-mounted cranes.

“Crane hire remains a highly specialised activity, with expensive capital equipment supported by specialist technicians and certified operators,” he concludes. “With all these factors, combined with the compliance requirements, it is not surprising that most construction and mining companies prefer to rely on crane rental specialists rather than own and operate this equipment themselves.”

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Seven duty cycle crawler cranes & one piling and drilling rig LRB 255: the contractor Fensma is relying on Liebherr during the execution of the project.

Eight in one go: Liebherr entourage An urban construction project is currently being executed in Moscow: an ultra-modern bus terminal with a capacity of 15,000 passengers per day.

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Seven duty cycle crawler cranes as well as one piling and drilling rig in operation • Installation of slurry walls and barrette piles for a new bus terminal in glass design The contractor Fensma is relying on Liebherr in two respects during the deep foundation phase.

Red Square: The stage of Russian history and pulsating centre of Moscow. Only forty minutes away, a new bus terminal is being developed on the Sholkovskoye Chaussee. Eleven stories of modern glass design. An attractive selection of shopping and entertainment facilities is elegantly combined with the bus terminal in an architectural complex. Approximately 1,600 bus services are expected daily.

15,000 passengers per day and at peak times 1,000 passengers per hour.

This underlines the importance of a good public transport infrastructure in the Russian metropolis. Designed by the architect Werner Sobek, the

contractor Fensma is executing the project with Liebherr equipment.

Deep foundation work for the new building is being carried out by a fleet of eight Liebherr machines including seven duty cycle crawler cranes with lifting capacities between 70 and 120-ton, and one piling and drilling rig type LRB 255. Cast-in-place slurry walls including the total of 310,000 m² and 3,500-ton of reinforcement cages are being installed as a lining wall for the foundation pit. For this purpose two carrier machines are fitted with hydraulic grabs and four with mechanical grabs. These are applied as necessary and are interchanged between the duty cycle crawler cranes.

The slurry wall has a maximum depth of 52 m and is 800 mm thick. Eighteen hours are required for the excavation of one bite with a length of 2,800 mm. A delivery pipe is used for filling the concrete. In addition to the slurry wall the deep foundation fleet from Liebherr is inserting 154 individual

barrette piles for foundations. One barrette has a depth of 52 m and a volume of 110 m³ concrete. A total of 800 tons steel is being installed.

Quick and High Quality: “And Liebherr is helping us” After a construction period of only 2 years, the new complex is due to be completed in 2019. The local contractor Fensma is not only confronted with this time constraint, but also difficult soil conditions: loam, sand, clay and groundwater. Under these conditions it is a particular challenge to achieve the necessary verticality of the slurry wall. However, Fensma specializes in the realization of urban building projects and is relying on the quality and service of Liebherr construction machinery and customer service during the execution in two respects. “We build quickly and in high quality. And Liebherr is helping us!” explains Sergey S. Dyachkov, CEO of Fensma. Efficiency and economy both play an important role. A diesel consumption of only 23 l per hour for the HS 8100 HD, the newest machine in the fleet used by Fensma, is a clear statement. The costs for the modern glass complex amounts to just over R1 billion (€73 million). One fifth of these costs are attributed to the deep foundation work.

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Rope-access specialist Skyriders has been honing its Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) expertise since 2002, having received the stamp-of-approval from Eskom to conduct this specialist service at its power-station fleet, including Kendal in Mpumalanga.

NDT forms part of a holistic Wear Failure System that Eskom has in place in terms of the maintenance and repair programme for its power-station fleet. This ranges from visual inspection through to ultrasonic wall-thickness measurement (UT) and dye-penetrant or magnetic particle testing, to name a few. “All of these inspection methods are aimed at determining the current condition and any defects with the various components,” Skyriders Marketing Manager Mike Zinn explains.

As the country’s only electricity utility, Eskom has rigorous processes and procedures with regard to repair and maintenance. While the bulk of its NDT services are provided by contractors using traditional scaffolding, Skyriders comes into its own as far as confined spaces and difficult-to-reach areas are concerned.

Due to the fact that the human eye cannot possibly detect all defects in a particular component, the bulk of Skyriders’ scope of work for Eskom is based on UT wall-thickness measurement and visual inspection, with dye penetrant and magnetic particle testing both a close second.

extensive damage, which necessitate a shutdown for inspection and repair. This can translate into load losses for the national grid.

Skyriders offers a full suite of inspection services, from NDT to rope access. Its in-house expertise includes concrete repair, confined spaces, painting, bolting, rigging and welding, general work-at-height and the use of collision tolerant drones. “Our technicians are not only qualified and highly skilled in rope access, but also have expertise in critical inspection methodologies such as NDT,” Zinn concludes.

Contact, Mike Zinn, Skyriders, Tel: +27 (0) 11 312-1418, mike@ropeaccess.co.za, www.ropeaccess.co.za

The importance of NDT for maintenance purposes is underlined by the fact that, if a power-station boiler experiences a tube rupture due to wear, it can cause

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Skyriders scores full marks for NDT inspection at Eskom power stations

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ALE has lift off with innovative Jib

ALE has used its innovative heavy duty jib for the first with the the AL.SK350 crane whilst performing the inaugural lift, weighing 1,276t, of an FPSO module integration project in Nigeria.

The world’s largest capacity land based crane, the AL.SK350, has been rigged in its current biggest configuration with a 124m a-frame main boom, 49m ballast radius and the 38m jib for additional outreach, along with a heavy winch system and 4,000t ballast for the project in Lagos.

For this project, ALE has been contracted to lift and install six modules from the yard onto their final position on the FPSO. The lift weights are between 335t – 3,000t.

The new modular jib, built in 2016, uses an innovative design with a wide strut top that can be assembled in different configurations, can lift up to 3,400t and be configured up to 100m long.

“Following successful test lifts up to 3,403t, using the jib configured with 100m outreach, we were happy with the results and rigged the crane with a mast over 162m long and the strut to a length of 35m,” explained Senior Design Engineer Jan Oomen.

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“The jib’s patented design uses guylines going from the wide strut top to the narrow jibhead to provide enormous side support, which also boosts the lifting capacity of the overall crane and extends outreach. As the yard has restricted space, the AL.SK350 is the ideal solution as it can be strategically positioned to lift from one location and reduce the overall project costs and schedule.

Following the successful first lift, we look forward to continuing the lifting operations.”

The lifting operations are expected to take place throughout March and April.

Contact ALE Heavy Lift, Tel +27 (0) 11 453-1946, www.ale-heavylift.com

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ALE using the new heavy duty jib to lift the first FPSO module, weighing 1,276t, in Nigeria.

assembly. This jib’s unique deisgn is like no other in the market and is the first time we have used this design along with the crane’s largest configuration, representing a major milestone for ALE,” explained Project Manager Ronnie Adams.

JIB CRANES

Using technology to eliminate aerial device overloads Knowing bucket capacity and understanding how to read a jib load chart are two critical elements of aerial device operation. While both tasks are fairly straightforward, it is crucial to stay within the allowable capacity of the unit.

The platform capacity and materialhandling capacity provided by the manufacturer are not recommendations – they are absolute maximum capacities that ensure the machine is not overloaded. Overloading equipment can result in overturning or boom failure. Equipment damage also may occur, resulting in costly repairs and a shortened usable life for the aerial device.

products engineering manager for Terex Utilities. “Tools such as phase lifters, crimpers, hydraulic drills or chain saws all add up. Weight of personal clothing can change with the weather, so don’t forget to recalculate come winter. If a component is in the bucket while work is being performed, that weight needs to be factored in as well.”

If it is not equipped with a materialhandling feature from the manufacturer, the aerial device must not be used to lift material with the platform or boom.

The platform is not intended to handle material – only tools and equipment the operator can carry that fall within the platform capacity.

A fully equipped lineworker with PPE plus tools and materials for typical line maintenance can quickly add up to 700 pounds or more for distribution work, and upward of 1,000 pounds for transmission work. Bucket capacity is identified on the ID plate and inside of the basket on most aerial devices.

In addition, be aware of dual-rated buckets with different capacities based on configuration and use as a material handler; these types of buckets are available from some manufacturers.

Before climbing in, lineworkers should verify that their weight – in addition to the platform liner, if used, and all of their tools and equipment – doesn’t exceed the bucket’s capacity.

Proper Jib Use

“Don’t forget to account for boots, harness, tools and any components you may add to the bucket once you are elevated,” said Kyle Wiesner, aerial

Proper jib use requires an understanding of how to read a load chart, plus knowing the upper boom angle, jib angle and load radius as

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Further, if gear is not labeled with its weight, lineworkers shouldn’t guess.

Instead, use a small, portable scale to verify total weight before loading the bucket. Once you have weighed a tool or piece of gear that you use often, mark it with a small tag or permanent marker so you will have a record of the weight for next time.

specified on the load chart. Maximum permissible load on the jib varies depending on the boom and jib configuration. It’s necessary to verify the setup before a load is lifted.

While different bucket, boom or power-line positions dictate at what angle the jib is able to be used, the upper boom angle must be verified by looking at the angle indicator located on the boom. In addition, some jibs extend, which will increase the radius of the load, thereby decreasing capacity. A trial run with the boom and jib positioned as needed will provide the information necessary to confirm jib capacity. “It’s a good idea to keep a measuring tape handy to verify load radius,” Wiesner said.

The next step is to confirm that the weight of the object to be lifted is less than the maximum jib load for any configuration, from picking the load to placing the load. Load charts typically are located on the dash plate or boom tip, visible to the operator.

If it’s determined that the current equipment would overload the bucket or jib for the task to be performed, figure out what rated capacity would better meet the application. Then, if possible, use several machines

Technology Can Help Change Behavior While understanding these principles is basic for journeymen, what if there was an operator aid that could assist lineworkers with these tasks?

Crane manufacturers and some noninsulated aerial manufacturers have applied sophisticated load-moment indicators to computer monitoring systems for years, which provide feedback to operators regarding load weight and capacities. More recently, self-propelled aerial lifts have been designed with active working range monitors of platform movement.

Currently, new standards – EN280 for Europe and ANSI A92.20 for some equipment in the U.S. – require aerial work platforms to monitor the weight in the platform and disable functionality if the load being detected is above platform capacity.

Dynamometers have been and continue to be available to aid equipment operators by giving them the ability to measure, not estimate, the load being lifted. The display on the dynamometer attached to the hook gives the load’s weight. Recently, load-measuring devices have been developed that work on insulated aerial devices in proximity to electrical fields created by power lines. The battery-operated radio devices provide a display near the operator that shows the weight of the load on the load line.

And rather than reinvent the wheel, Terex Utilities has collaborated with customers to create an operator aid that helps to inform lineworkers of a potential overload situation. The Terex Load Alert system consists of wireless sensors that measure boom angle, jib angle, jib extension length, jib load and bucket load. Visual and audible warnings at the upper controls indicate to the operator if the equipment approaches 90 percent of the maximum allowable capacity. By providing real-time feedback, including maximum allowable and actual capacities of bucket and jib, lineworkers can take corrective measures to prevent overload situations.

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– such as a digger derrick with the aerial – to aid in accomplishing the task, or purchase or rent the proper equipment. In any case, always encourage proper operator behavior and treatment of the equipment in order to keep employees safe.

Unexpected Outcomes For companies that have implemented the Load Alert system, several unexpected outcomes have occurred.

Initially there was pushback from operators who felt like Big Brother was watching them. But now that trucks with the system are in the field, lineworkers have been surprised to find they were unintentionally overloading the basket or jib and could take immediate corrective action. The system also aids during training, and operators can be more accurate in setup, estimated weights, angles and other factors.

In addition, as data is monitored, it can be output through any telematics system. Utilities can track historical occurrences of overload situations and use the information to perform required inspection and maintenance as necessary. It also can guide training needs and aid in determining what is needed for future equipment purchases. When an overload occurs, an alert can be sent to a designated person via text or email, capturing the exact aerial configuration at the time of the overload. This information can be used in overload event investigations to recreate the work scenario and determine a training exercise that is anything but hypothetical.

System information also aids utility fleets in making more effective purchases by providing fleet managers data about, for example, how often a jib is used or the average weights of loads lifted or how much basket capacity typically is used. This can result in savings by reducing equipment purchase costs, or it might support a fleet manager’s proposal to buy an aerial device with higher capacities for applications that warrant it.

Ultimately, it’s all about the numbers.

Operators are responsible for calculating loads in the bucket and on the jib and verifying them against available capacity. New technologies can aid in those processes, increasing accuracy, but they cannot replace the operator’s knowledge – and following – of safe work practices.

About the Author: Dan Brenden is director of engineering at Terex Utilities (www.terex.com/utilities). He has more than 17 years of experience as a product manager for Terex.

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Transcon Haulers horse and steerable dolly preparing a very long load for transport by road

A haulage company specialising in heavy and long-length loads is offering discounted rates on specific national routes within South Africa.

The offer, which targets heavy machinery, overhead cranes, crane test weights and awkwardly shaped loads awaiting road transport from major ports to Gauteng, comes from Transcon Haulers, a Johannesburgbased company with a varied and adaptable fleet of 22 wheeler horse and low-bed trailer sets, extendable trailers and specialised, steerable dollies to manage over-length freight.

and Durban for Johannesburg-bound transport.

A Transcon spokesman explained that the aim of the special rates is to maximise fleet productivity by securing useful loads for return journeys from these ports, for trailers that would otherwise return empty.

Loads of 20 foot and 40-foot shipping containers and large machinery of similar size are routine cargoes for Transcon. Extendable low-beds are used for very large machinery of up to 30 tons.

The company’s long-length load capability is impressive, with steerable dollies recently negotiating the 4185 kilometres of road between Johannesburg and Kitwe for a cargo of twin steel crane girders measuring 35 metres in length.

The company’s current record for over-length loads is 40 metres, when various goods were carried between Cape Town and Johannesburg late last year.

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Close-up of Transcon Haulers steerable dolly with load

“We believe that these discounted rates will represent a win for us as well as for the customer,” a company spokesman said.

Although the discounted rates apply only to specific domestic routes, Transcon Haulers’ wider route network is international,

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covering major centres in all SADC countries.

The company claims an efficient and fully secure service, with real-time tracking on all vehicles and an optional escort service throughout the journey.

Temporary storage of on-trailer loads at the company’s Johannesburg premises comes with 24-hour manned security. Storage for longer periods can be arranged by request.

Transcon Haulers has in recent months improved its logistical efficiency to eliminate the need to wait several days for provincial transport permits, which previously caused occasional delays on trans-provincial journeys from the Western and Eastern Cape.

Transport is instead despatched immediately while the necessary permits are organised concurrently with the first leg of the journey, and couriered to reach the vehicles in time for their arrival at the next provincial border.

Transcon Haulers hopes to extend its newly discounted rates to cities other than South Africa’s main ports during the coming months.

En route – convoy of very long loads carried by Transcon Haulers

Contact Marc Kleiner, Transcon Haulers (Pty) Ltd, Tel: +27 (0) 11 776-6000, Fax: +27 (0) 86 669-2372, sales@condra.co.za

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Demag’s new double V-Girder quadruples lifting capacity Demag, one of the oldest crane manufacturers in the world established almost 200 years ago, has developed a new Double V-Girder crane which is capable of a 50-ton lifting capacity – four times that of the Single Girder.

The double-girder overhead travelling cranes offer exceptional load capacity for a low deadweight.

Their outstanding crane geometry also provides for extremely good travel characteristics, which minimises wear on the end carriages and crane runway. The load hook can be raised between the two crane girders, which allow large lifting heights to be achieved.

The crane offers high long and cross-travel speeds thanks to high-performance doublegirder design. The girders can be adapted to building structure requirements and has minimum approach dimensions thanks to the compact travelling hoist design.

“Since the launch of the V-Girder in 2016, 60% of all our single girder cranes produced locally are now V-Girders”, said Richard Roughly, Senior Manager: Sales & Marketing at Demag South Africa.

“They have revolutionised load handling”.

Their innovative design featuring tapered diaphragm joints reduces oscillation frequency by 30%, cuts its weight by an average of 17% and doubles its service life to as many as 500 000 changes of load.

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The revolutionary design enables sensitive loads to be positioned more precisely, carefully and also speeds up the process. It allows for particularly precise and careful positioning of sensitive and heavy loads.

It improves efficiency and simplifies installation thanks to more lifting points. From a safety point of view, the V-Girder’s Surface area exposed to wind is reduced by up to 55%. It also offers a much improved view for the operator.

“Our eco-friendly utilisation of re¬sources is reflected by the use of less material, reduced drive output requirements, blast cleaning of metal parts with dry ice and the use of water-based paints,” Roughly adds.

“The possibility of energy recovery completes the concept.

“These are just a few of the revolutionary features the V-Girder crane offers”.

Contact Richard Roughly, Tel: +27 (0) 11 898-3500, richard.roughly@demagcranes. com, www.demagcranes.co.za.

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120 Genie® boom and scissor lifts used on project at the Jaguar/Land Rover plant, Slovakia Understanding technology on lifts can help make the jobsite a little bit safer.

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

Employing up to 4,000 construction workers and 648 machines on the jobsite, construction of the new Jaguar-Land Rover (JLR) production plant in Nitra, Slovakia, first began in November 2016. To assist in the impressive new build, Slovakianand Czech-based Genie Authorized Distributor and Service Provider Statech S.R.O. supplied 120 Genie® boom lifts and scissors lifts to JLR and its sub-contractors. Supporting customers across 16 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Statech S.R.O. has more than 11 years’ experience in aerial work platforms.

Models included a broad mix of Genie S®-85 and S-105 telescopic boom lifts; Genie Z®-135/70, Z-60/37 DC, Z-62/40, Z-51/30J RT and Z-45/25J RT articulating boom lifts; and Genie GS™-3384 RT to GS-4390 RT scissor lifts. Working virtually non-stop for the past two years, many will remain on-site until the first Land Rover Discovery rolls off the production line at the end of this year.

Offering maximum working heights from 14 m (45 ft 10 in) to

43.15 m (141 ft), and maximum lift capacities from 227 kg (500 lb) to 1,134 kg (2,500 lb), the Genie machines were primarily involved in the erection of the steel structure of the main production hall and the paint shop. At a ceiling height of 28 m (91 ft 8 in), the latter is the site’s tallest building.

With less than a year to erect their frameworks, walls and install the roofing, the buildings’ outer shells were completed as scheduled between August and September last year.

“The stakes of this mission are high,” says Vladimir Pauliny, Managing Director at Statech Slovakia S.R.O. “Working from start to finish in tough conditions to a strict delivery date, the job demanded machines capable of enduring intensive operation and performing reliably for months on end. So far, even during extremely high temperatures last summer, we can certainly say that the Genie machines have lived up to their reputation in all respects.”

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Now into the final stages of the plant’s construction, Statech’s battalion of Genie aerial work platforms is currently involved in assisting in the installation of electrics, airconditioning, sprinkler systems and production-line components. The Genie machines are also taking part in the construction of new buildings for JLR sub-contractors.

Genie JLR plant – inside, Genie GS scissor lifts work at roof level..

Genie JLR plant – framework & roof

REFURBISHMENT

Konecranes completes major challenge in Richards Bay Konecranes recently completed a major refurbishment of a 16.8T Digester jib at Mondi in Richards Bay - well ahead of schedule.

The entire job, removal, design, reverse engineer, paint, re-assemble, install, wiring & final commissioning) took 52 working days from date of project start to completion.

In October last year the Richards Bay team undertook the challenging removal of the crane. The Jib sat 80m high on top of the digester and a 440T mobile crane with luffing booms was used to remove it, together with another 220Ton mobile crane. The removal took about 7 days due to weather problems, including strong winds.

Because of the serious structural damage the jib was condemned by the Konecranes service team on site.

“The whole project ran smoothly despite the often adverse weather conditions”, said John MacDonald, Service Director at Konecranes. “We have an excellent crew, led by Ferdi Pieterse, which made this possible.

They put the Konecranes name on the top of the leader board by showing that we can handle any size job in Richards Bay.” The digester Jib was handed over on 30 January 2018 - exactly a month ahead of schedule.

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600SA showcased next generation of Rough Terrain Cranes at Bauma The next generation of rough terrain cranes, the Link-Belt 75RT, was showcased by 600SA, part of the EIE Group, at the recent Bauma 2018 The new 70-mt 75RT builds on the success of Link-Belt rough terrain cranes, proven performers for nearly 45 years, to provide a crane with outstanding reach for its tonnage class and advanced control, reliability and capacity performance.

The crane features an 11.6 - 43.3 m, five section full-power boom, with a length and capacity that outperforms all competition and only two boom extend modes for simplicity of operation.

Incorporating a total crane operating system, the 75RT is the first Link-Belt crane model to include V-CALC (Variable Confined Area Lifting Capacities), providing more selectable outrigger configurations, while the Pulse 2.0 is Link-Belt’s next evolution of its patented crane operating system. Amongst other improvements, Pulse 2.0 has added programmable features for greater customization.

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visibility and a larger, ergonomic seat with new electronic joystick/ single axis controllers.

The crane transports at under 44 905 kg with multiple transport options to accommodate road laws. Improved service and maintenance are provided by the new 24 Volt electrical system, enabling multiplexing with modules placed near dedicated functions such as outrigger beams and winches. The centralized pressure check and grease bank allows the operator to check eight pressures and grease four different points from one centralized location on the upper frame.

“Following its launch at ConExpo 2017 in Las Vegas, USA, we are proud to introduce this new product in our suite of best-inclass brands to the local market,” says Rentia Grobler, General Manager “With its reach, capacity and simplicity of operation, amongst other features, the Link-Belt 75RT is certain to be an exciting and welcome addition.”

crawler cranes. In line with its commitment to forging partnerships for life with its customers, it supports its LinkBelt users over the complete product lifecycle from operator and maintenance staff training to spares and aftermarket support.

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New driver’s seat and standon platform trucks from Linde Material Handling Last year, Linde Material Handling launched a new product family of driver's seat and stand-on platform pallet trucks and double stackers. Following the introduction of trucks with a lateral or frontal standon platform, models with a lateral driver’s seat are now being launched on the market as a second step.

Common to all these trucks is their high traction force and stability, an option of either, lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries, and the innovative TipControl for handling driving and lifting functions. In addition, they all allow for the flexible arrangement of operating elements.

The new trucks include Linde T20 R and T 25 R pallet trucks with 2.0 and 2.5 tons load capacity respectively, Linde D12 R double stackers with 1.2 tons load capacity and Linde L14 R and L16 R pallet stackers with 1.4 and 1.6 tons load capacity, all of which feature a new chassis width of 820 millimeters. In addition, Linde T20 SR and T25 SR pallet trucks are available with a lateral stand-on platform, which can lift 2.0 and 2.5 tons respectively, and both have a chassis width of 790 millimeters.

When speaking with logistics managers, it becomes evident that vehicle ergonomics is of crucial importance since in many companies the motivation and wellbeing of drivers are decisive success factors in ensuring high productivity. The seat in an industrial truck plays a key role in offering the driver a comfortable place from which to carry out tasks. In the new trucks, it is available in two versions: with a standard fabric cover or with a hard-wearing imitation leather. To ensure that the driver can adjust the seat to accommodate his body as ergonomically as possible, the backrest tilt, distance to the control panel and weight can be adjusted by means of levers positioned underneath the seat. The optionally available seat heating system provides additional comfort and protects the driver’s health at temperatures below zero in refrigerated warehouses.

A sturdy, padded handle and an adjustable base plate allow comfortable entry into the vehicle. During work, the padded armrest, easy-to-reach “TipControl” lever, steering wheel, and padded knee protection offer a high level of comfort and help reduce fatigue. The TipControl is a newly developed feature – a handle and control lever rolled into one, which can be installed on the right or left of the operation panel in many models. The operator can control the driving and lifting functions precisely and simultaneously via thumb and index finger. The switches are easy to operate even when wearing gloves, with the driver’s wrist supported by a height-adjustable armrest. The large, multi-function color display shows all important operating conditions, such as the battery’s state of charge and the operating hours remaining until the 46

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next service check is due. If the optional Linde Load Management assistance system is installed, the driver also knows the weight acting on the load arms and the maximum height to which the current load can be lifted.

Safety through numerous functions Three autonomous braking systems provide efficient driver protection in various situations: The truck brakes automatically as soon as the driver releases the drive switch or leaves the area of the dead man’s switch.

The third option is the emergency stop button. It can be reached quickly from anywhere, shuts down all electric circuits, and activates the electromechanical brake. The special free-swinging suspension of the load arms guarantees high traction even on rough ground. It ensures that all four wheels are equally supported at any time so that the truck is perpetually in a stable position.

The seating position, situated at a 90° angle to the direction of travel, provides a good view while driving forward and in reverse. This means that the driver can confidently steer the truck past racks and

Speed as desired Performance and energy consumption are proportional to each other: The higher the performance, the more energy is consumed. For this reason, the new trucks allow the presetting of maximum travel speeds with and without load. This means that customers can make their own decisions about truck configuration. Possible values are between 8 km/h and 12 km/h, and changes can be made at any time via the service settings. To increase the operating life of the forks and avoid ground contact, for example on ramps, the forward speed can be reduced to 6 km/h when driving with lowered forks.

Versatility is the key As operating conditions differ from company to company, most logistics managers want trucks that can be flexibly adapted.

Necessary prerequisites are offered in Linde’s new driver’s seat trucks. One example is the wide range of batteries on offer: Capacities of between 345 Ah and 500 Ah are available in the case of lead-acid batteries, which have all been optimized for lateral battery change: Metal rollers in the battery trough accelerate the replacement process, and the lever and spring ensure ergonomic locking and unlocking.

Alternatively, Li-ION batteries are available, which are perfectly integrated into the vehicles and are recommended for intensive use in two- or multi-shift operation.

Fast charging and intermediate charging – optionally via a lateral quick charging access – increases availability and eliminates the need for battery change as well as maintenance and servicing work. Three different charger sizes – 90A, 160A and 225A – reduce the time required for a full charge cycle to just one and

When speaking with logistics managers, it becomes evident that vehicle ergonomics is of crucial importance since in many companies the motivation and wellbeing of drivers are decisive success factors in ensuring high productivity.

a half hours, depending on the battery size. Li-ION batteries are particularly efficient for use in cold storage applications, as the low temperatures do not adversely affect the capacity or operating life.

Numerous equipment options can be used in the functional range of the trucks. These range from a pre-installed 24V connection for data terminals to warning lights for increased visibility in cluttered areas, as well as the connect fleet management solution connect featuring the modules “access control” for

controlling truck access, “crash detection” to reduce damage or “usage analysis” for optimized fleet utilization.

The intelligent arrangement of the components in the chassis ensures fast servicing. And thanks to the reduced number of components, for example, minimal cabling, maintenance intervals are now required after only around 1,000 operating hours.

Linde Material Handling GmbH Linde Material Handling GmbH, a KION Group company, is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics. With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries, the company is represented in all major regions around the world.

In the 2016 financial year, the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe, Middle East, Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 2.9 billion, with approximately 10,500 employees worldwide. Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109,000 in 2016.

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pallets or during longer distances through gates and over ramps.

The optionally available panorama mirror for the driver’s seat trucks makes even the last blind spot around the vehicle visible.

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Small is beautiful for Goscor Lift Truck Company

In March 2018, Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC) delivered to customers more than 30 machines including Doosan diesel and electric forklifts, Bendi articulated forklifts and a range of specialised Crown Materials Handling Equipment (MHE).

The point is not so much the quantity of machines (Goscor often delivers more than this to single clients in a day) but rather the quantity of clients – in this case more than 20.

GLTC MD, Darryl Shafto, says that many think that a large business like GLTC turns mainly on big orders from big clients. “Nothing can be further from the truth,” says Shafto. “So much of our business comprises small orders from small and big customers and our philosophy is simple – each order is appreciated to the fullest extent and our service infrastructure is geared up to handle any fleet size. Large fleets are obviously beautiful but, in our world, so are small fleets,” he says.

Shafto emphasises that small operations should not hesitate to see what GLTC has to offer. “Sometimes smaller operations are loath to approach large suppliers like ourselves but they shouldn’t be. Anyone who needs to make their businesses more efficient in the long term and MHE is in any way part of what they do, then we have the experience, knowledge and products to make a real difference to your bottom line,” he says.

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sales and service functions create a well-oiled team able to provide its customers with the correct solutions in double-quick time and, thirdly, the belief that the foundation of worldclass service is world class product.

In line with the latter, Goscor is the sole distributor of some of the most famous brands in the industry including Crown, Doosan, Bendi, Hubtex, and Taylor Dunn.

Such is Goscor’s exceptional service and expertise, many of its customers today virtually “outsource” the MHE function to it, which provides customers with creative, effective financial packages including outright purchase, rental and structured leasing arrangements, the best possible product to suit their specific needs and, in many cases, a full-time, on-site technical service to ensure the absolute minimum downtime.

“Ultimately the best possible service is the name of the game,” Shafto says. “Our recently restructured service department is one of the most experienced ‘skills upliftment and service training’ facilities in the country. National Training Manager Lex Winson, keeps service

staff up to date with ever-changing technology. To this end we provide throughout the country special cutaway machines for “touch, feel and see training” and special bays for “direct participation training”. New or current machines are pulled into these bays so that our technicians, new or experienced, can be instructed - or refreshed - on the machines’ service requirements,” he says.

Shafto adds that Goscor’s stateof-the-art training and service

centres are an investment by a company that believes fervently in the future and that understands that team work, top brands and technical after sales service are at the foundation of giving customers a world-class overall service.

Contact Mr Alan Browde, Goscor Lift Truck Company, Tel +27 (0) 11 485-5800, lifttrucks@goscor.co.za, www.goscor.co.za

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Why forklift hire works out cheaper and better than outright purchase If your business depends on moving large objects from one location to another, you will probably need a forklift, or several forklifts.

These are used in a variety of industries, from building and construction to most warehouses, distribution centres and production facilities. There is, however, an ongoing debate about whether it is best to choose forklift hire or to purchase them outright.

Many companies choose forklift hire, and even large companies with the financial resources to purchase forklifts sometimes outsource their forklift use to rental companies for varying reasons.

Advantages of Forklift Hire Because forklifts are expensive, they require a substantial financial commitment. It could be hard to come up with the money without affecting cash flow and, even if the forklift is bought on hire purchase, interest may be high and the buyer ends up paying a lot more for the forklift than it is worth

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by the time it is paid off. Forklift hire allows organisations or individuals to get hold of the forklifts they need at a lower cost, which makes this option a lot more accessible for smaller operations.

If you buy a forklift, you have to maintain and service it according to manufacturer’s specifications. If the forklift breaks down, it is out of action and cannot work until it has been repaired, sometimes at great cost. If you choose forklift hire, the rental company is responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and repairs, and this means that you will have access to an operational forklift. If it breaks down, you can ask the rental company to replace it with another forklift for the duration of your project. This means that you will have no downtime while waiting for the forklift to be fixed.

Sometimes, forklifts are only needed during certain phases of a project, or only when there is a project running. If you buy a forklift, you will have to store it during the time it is not needed, yet you will still have to pay for it while it is unproductive. Forklift hire allows you to book and rent a forklift for only the periods or the project phases when a forklift is required. When the job is done, send it back and pay no more!

As with all other technologies, industry developments in the forklift industry mean new and more innovative forklifts all the time. Companies who rent out forklifts usually stay ahead of the competition by investing in new technologies, which means that, if you choose forklift hire, you will have access to the latest models on the market. These can help to do the job better and work more efficiently.

CONTAINER HANDLING

HIAB launches the Multilift Commander Hiab, part of Cargotec, has launched an innovative new product to handle containers safely and efficiently in locations where no infrastructure exists to load or unload containers from a truck.

Originally developed for the logistics needs of governmental organisations, the Multilift Commander container handling unit is an application for the popular Multilift XR21 hooklift that enables both ISO 1C and 1CC freight containers, and DIN standard demountable flatracks, to be handled by the same truck.

"This is a new application for the commercial hooklift market. It adds value and versatility to our customers' hooklift trucks, as switching from handling flatracks to lifting ISO containers weighing up to 16.5 tons can now be done at the simple push of a button," says Henri Janhonen, Director of Sales and Product Business Management for Demountables at Hiab.

"It effectively means that our customers can transport a container to any location that a truck can access, where no infrastructure such as a port crane or heavy forklift truck exists, and drop it off and collect it again at any subsequent date. The cost savings and flexibility that this provides will make a massive difference to their ability to transport goods to and from inconvenient sites, or remote locations. Uses for the Multilift Commander include cargo and intermodal applications, or large warehousing, construction, and project logistics."

is securely locked onto the truck with two ratchets at the front and two twist locks at the rear. When not in use, the container-lifting frame stows neatly behind the cab.

The Multilift Commander is suitable for many applications, including the emergency, fire, and rescue services; special logistics applications; greenfield infrastructure projects; and factory to terminal transportation from remote sites.

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TOWER CRANE

UK’s largest flat-top crane lands at Heathrow Airport Rental company City Lifting supplies a Linden Comansa tower crane model 21LC750 with maximum load capacity of 50 tonnes for the construction of a hotel next to Terminal 2 With almost 80 million passengers in 2017, Heathrow airport in London is one of the world’s busiest in traffic. Thousands of travellers use this huge airport every day to fly away, arrive on destination or take a connecting flight, making it more and more necessary to have hotels in its own premises. Heathrow currently houses two hotels only, in Terminals 4 and 5, located opposite

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the runways and far from the heart of Heathrow, the Central Terminal Area with Terminals 2 and 3.

Starting in May 2017, the Arora Group is building a new 14-storey hotel next to Terminal 2, also known as The Queen’s Terminal. An essential part of the works is being held by a 21LC750 tower crane, supplied by rental company City Lifting, dealer of Linden Comansa in the UK.

To lift the heavy prefab modules of up to 13,200 kilos, City Lifting installed in Heathrow a special model of the 21LC750 crane, with maximum load capacity of 50 tonnes instead of the regular 48 tonnes.

This increase in the load has been possible thanks to a new and lighter trolley / hook set and the use of compact wire rope, which improves not only the maximum capacity but

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the entire load diagram. This design has been applied on this 21LC750 after a brand new model of large tower crane that Linden Comansa will launch very soon.

The 21LC750 in Heathrow was erected with a freestanding height of 51.3 metres and jib length of 55 metres. With such configuration, de jib-end load of this special model is 16,200 kilos, being able to lift up to 17,280 kilos when using the PowerLift system, which comes as standard in all Linden Comansa flattop cranes.

According to Trevor Jepson, owner of City Lifting, "the 21LC750 at Heathrow Airport is the largest flat-top crane in the United Kingdom. We are convinced that when the crane finishes its job in this project, we will receive plenty of rental enquiries, because the trend in construction is to use heavier prefabricated units and machines like the 21LC750 will be more necessary for construction

companies to work in a quick and efficient way. This model is the perfect addition to our tower crane fleet, which includes 43 units from Linden Comansa".

Contact Tower Crane Services Tel: +27 (0) 11 865-3202/3 towercrane@zamail.co.za www.towercraneafrica.co.za

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CAMINEX

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HOISTS

Make your hoist super smart!

Industry 4.0 integrated HoistSense+ is an advanced electronic system that constantly keeps track of usage, load- and critical incidents; while using this information to the advantage of the user to further increase the efficiency and decrease the downtime of the hoist.

HoistSense+ can integrate into a generic industrial wifi or mobile data router and connect to the internet to start flow of information securely to CMAK cloud servers to monitor and create reports/alarms for the users in real-time. This will be boosting the performance of your cranes with: •

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Monitor Temperature: HoistSense+ can read the temperature inside the control cabinet, where it is located, and activate fans or other parts if required.

Monitor More Drives: HoistSense+ is able to monitor more drives, other than hoisting drive, thus would be able to generate comprehensive reports. Also, it can read the heat sensor inside the electric motors.

Brake lining supervision: HoistSense+ is able to physically check the wear on the brake lining ( up to 2 units ), and warn via LED screen or if connected send alarm to the user's e-mail.

Load Summation: HoistSense+ can do load-summation and can be connected with 2 other HoistSense+ to monitor total load of 3 hoists at a time.

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Slack Rope Supervision: HoistSense+ can monitor and warn if there is a slack rope.

Main Wired Connection:

HoistSense+ is using a USB as main wired calibration and adjusting, instead of other means of cabling.

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Additional Overload Limits: While we still use 110% as the ultimate overload limit, now it would be able to warn at 2 other limits and activate additional relays.

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Real Time Monitoring o Permanent SWP (Safe Working Period) calculation. o Up-to-date information about the remaining duration of service. o Comply with the Regulations.

Increased Efficiency o With UltraSpeed function enabled, HoistSense increases speed to 150% nominal speed on all motions when the load is below 15% of the SWL (Safe Working Load).

Weighing Display o Real-time display of the loads via strain gauge sensor

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• Safe Working o Continuous overload protection with precisely calculated strain gauge load measuring system.

• Service Optimization o Available Alarms for preventive maintenance periods. o Tracking of Past Maintenances.

• Informative Display o With its display mounted on hoist, the HoistSense informs the operator and maintenance crew for critical information (Total runtime, Number of Overloads, Next Service Hour – Dynamic, Remaining SWP %, Number of Starts, Average Load. o Comply with the regulations.

Easy to use o HoistSense does not add more buttons or require constantly checking the pushbutton pendant, as the system will start displaying the load on the large display attached to the hoist -easily visible- immediately after the operator starts commanding the crane. And the stored information will be shown on the large display after the hoists stays idle for a short period of time.

Stand-alone Application o Can be integrated to any of your hoists.

Functions • Weighing and Informative Display • Overload Limiter • Faster Speeds Depending on the Load • Dynamic Service Timer • Increase you profitability HoistSense is an advanced electronic system that constantly keeps track of usage, load and critical incidents; while using these information to the advantage of the user to further increase the efficiency and decrease the downtime of the hoist.

Stored Parameters • • • • • • • • • •

Remaining Safe Working Period (SWP) of the hoisting, C-T and L-T motions Current load on the hook Total number of overload incidents Total running time of the hoisting motor Brake lining warnings Mean load Load spectrum (Light, Medium, Heavy, Very Heavy) Total number of starts Time to next maintenance (Depending on the usage –Dynamic) Duty

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CHAINS

Inufa Lifting

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

Irongrip T: +46 866 19170 M: +46 707 505787 E: leif.schiavone@irongrip.se W: www.irongrip.se

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

T: +27 (0) 11 825-4726/7/8/9 F: +27 (0) 11 872-1266 E: info@inufa.co.za W: www.inufa.co.za

Insu Tech Corporation

HIGH PERFORMANCE ROPE Stocking Distributor of High Performance Crane Rope

Shutterlock T:T:+27 +27(0)(0)1111412-2918 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

Elephant Lifting Equipment

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

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

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

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

FORKLIFTS

JCB Industrial Equipment

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

Load Testing & Inspection Specialists

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

Elephant Lifting Equipment Stocking Distributor of Dynamometers

INSPECTION

CJH Cranes Equipment & Plant

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

T: +39 02-9784488 F: +39 02-97003509 E: info@demac.it W: www.demac.it

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

Searle Hoist & Tool

BLOCKS

DEMAC SRL

600 SA

Shutterlock

CRANE HIRE

HOSE AND CABLE REELS

HOISTS

T: +91-250-2457073/1113 /6451113/6457173/6067173 E: suchit.shah@insutech.net E: info@insutech.net W: www.insutech.net

T:T: +27 (0)(0) 1111 412-2918 +27 412-2918 F: +27 (0) 11 692-3826 F: +27 (0) 11 692-3826 E: sales@shutterlock.co.za sales@shutterlock.co.za W:E:www.shutterlock.co.za W: www.shutterlock.co.za

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BEAM CRAWLS & BEAM CLAMPS

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

Shutterlock

Elephant Lifting Equipment

T:T:+27 1111 412-2918 +27(0)(0) 412-2918 F: +27 (0) 11 692-3826 +27 (0) 11 692-3826 E:F:sales@shutterlock.co.za sales@shutterlock.co.za W:E:www.shutterlock.co.za W: www.shutterlock.co.za

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

Yale Lift

EnerMech

T: +27 (0) 11 571 0200 E: michellel@eiegroup.co.za W: www.eiegroup.co.za

Jungheinrich T: +27 (0) 10 596-8460 E: info@jungheinrich.co.za W: www.jungheinrich.co.za

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

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MINICRANES

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

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

Jekko s.r.l.

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

LOAD CELLS

LIFTING TACKLE

MOBILE CRANES

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

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

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

600 SA

LOAD TESTING AND RE-CERTIFICATION

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) 17 687-0236 F: +27 (0) 17 687-0239 E: admin@parklift.co.za W: www.parklift.co.za

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

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

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

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

Shutterlock

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

OVERHEAD CRANE

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

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

T: +27 (0) 21 556-0498 C: +27 (0)82 490-5453—AH E: liftng@bluecranes.co.za W: www.bluecranes.co.za

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

T: Water +27 (0) 11 425-0015/6602 Weights (TVL) CC C: Tel: +27011(0)425-0015/6602 82 891-5285 Cell: 082 891 5285 E: admin@waterweights.co.za Email: admin@waterweights.co.za W:www.waterweights.co.za www.waterweights.co.za

Saxeni Equipment

Yale Lift

Tadano

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

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

T: T: +27+27 (0)(0) 11 11 412-2918 412-2918 F: +27 (0) 11 692-3826 F: +27 (0) 11 692-3826 E: sales@shutterlock.co.za sales@shutterlock.co.za W:E:www.shutterlock.co.za W: www.shutterlock.co.za 60 Lifting Africa - Mar/Apr 2018

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

Materials Handling Lifting Equipment

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

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

Cranes Direct

COTAC Oy

CJH Cranes Equipment & Plant

Shutterlock

Park Lifting and Mining

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

DIRECT

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

Link-Belt Cranes MH Dawood Plant Services

Cranemec Group S.A

CRANES

LoadTech Elephant Lifting Equipment

MOBILE CRANE SPARES

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

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

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

Shutterlock 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

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

SHACKLE

PLATFORMS

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

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

REPAIRS

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

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

Authorised Stocking Distributor

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

T: +27 (0) 11 825-4726/7/8/9 F: +27 (0) 11 872-1266 E: info@inufa.co.za W: www.inufa.co.za

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

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

CJH Cranes Equipment & Plant

Shutterlock

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

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

STEEL WIRE ROPES

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

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

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

Shutterlock

Elephant Lifting Equipment

J Express Crane Services

Inufa Lifting

Inufa Lifting T: +27 (0) 11 825-4726/7/8/9 F: +27 (0) 11 872-1266 E: info@inufa.co.za W: www.inufa.co.za

T: +27 11 412-2918 +27(0) (0)11 412-2918 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

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

TESTING

SLINGS

Scaw Metals SA

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

BUYERS GUIDE

ROPE

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

To advertise in the Buyers Guide Contact 011 475-0010 info@liftingafrica.co.za

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

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

TOWER CRANES

STRADDLE CARRIER CJH Cranes Equipment & Plant

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

T: +27 (0) 11 963-0670 E: info@cjhcranes.co.za F: +27 (0) 86 619-7755 W: www.cjhcranes.co.za Contact to advertise sales@liftingafrica.co.za Lifting Africa - Mar/Apr 2018

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

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

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

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

TRAINING

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

Step into your career

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Trimester 2

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Fish Hoek 021 782 0144 / 021 784 4300 | Muizenberg 021 788 8373 | Mitchell’s Plain 021 391 0717 | Westlake 021 701 1340 / 021 700 6400 Centre For Entrepreneurship/Rapid Incubator 021 201 1215

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T: +27 (0) 16 366-1393 F: +27 (0) 16 366-1392 Khayelitsha 021 361 3430 / 021 360 5000 | Distance Learning 021 701 1153 E: info@cranemec.co.za W: www.cranemec.co.za

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

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

WINCHES False Bay College T: +27 (0) 21 788-8373 F: +27 (0) 21 787-0805 W: www.falsebaycollege.co.za

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

LMI Academy

Shutterlock

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

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

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