Wire rope sheaves on cranes are one of the critical structural components that must always maintain their structural integrity in all physical environments to ensure safe crane operation in the field. Sheave…

Over the past few months Cranemec has received several requests to explain the difference between Safe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL). We have set out in this…

A vital part of the inspection and maintenance process for mobile cranes often overlooked is the inspection or examination of the boom structure. Being essentially a load bearing component, care…

 For a wire rope to be used safely in any application it must be inspected regularly and in the appropriate manner and must be removed from service when it shows…

After Lifting Africa Magazine (sept/oct 2019) published our article on wire rope inspection to “Open or not to open”, Cranemec received many requests to explain why Lifting Machine Inspectors (LMI’s)…

So who is responsible for your annual assessment, load test and thorough examination of your lifting machine ? According to the occupational health and safety act of 1993 under definition…

Today’s Rated Capacity Indicators (RCI’s) are much more sophisticated than in the past and have real time data logging of all the crane operating parameters and may also include displaying engine and…

Inspection may vary from hook manufacturer to manufacturer as well as the different standards that the crane load hooks can be classified into, size and type of load hook. It is therefore…

Established in 1993 Cranemec Group S.A cc has grown into a highly respected company throughout Southern Africa providing valuable services and training to a broad spectrum of the construction, mining,…

Richard Haddath, a registered Lifting Machine Inspector and MD of Cranemec Group S.A, believes diligent inspection of cranes can help ensure safe operation, minimise downtime, and manage repair costs. In this article, Richard…