Lifting Africa May-Jun 2020

The official magazine for LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of SA) MAY/JUN 2020

LIFTS YOUR SUCCESS

Lifting equipment training, plant audits, registers and codes of practice



Contents
COVER STORY
4 The official magazine for LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of SA) MAY/JUN 2020
XCMG expanding its local footprint

ASSOCIATION NEWS 6 LIFTS YOUR SUCCESS

From the Chairmans Desk

COMPANY PROFILE 7

Trends in the Lifting Market from Piet Otto

INDUSTRY NEWS 8

Education before registration

COMPANY PROFILE 10 Lifting equipment training, plant audits, registers and codes of practice

Trends in the Lifting Market from Emile Berning

PRODUCTS & SERVICES 12 XCMG,
13 0086 135 8547 4543,
Explosion proof hoists for kusile coal conveyors 14 [email protected],
OZ Lifting expands electric chain hoist range 16 www.xcmg.com
A crane can only be as good as the sum of its parts
The importance of ergonomics in commercial vehicle production 18 Lifting Africa
Managing Editor
HEAVY LIFTING 20 Surita Marx
22 Tel: +27 (0) 87 153-1217
Grantry lifting taken to the next level
Cell: +27 (0) 83 281-5761
COMPANY PROFILE 24 Email: [email protected]
25 Web: www.liftingafrica.co.za
LIFTKET – Electric Chain Hoists “MADE IN GERMANY” 26 Sales: Lusana Mrkusic
40 Years of experience in the making of constuction equipment Email: [email protected]
and lifting accessories 28 Sub-Editor: Debbie van Rensburg
30 Production Manager: Xane Roestroff
CRAWLER CRANES
31
When once round the world just isn’t enough
The gamechanger in crawler cranes ideal in tight spots
Manitowoc launched the new MLC150-1 crawler crane

FORKLIFT

Lithhuim-ion outpacing battery
Mistubishi Masslift ready to lift SA businesses

TRUCK MOUNTED CRANES

Hiab launched new MULTILIFT Optima

MOBILE CRANES 32 Index to
Advertisers
Zoomlion produces the world’s first pure electric truck crane 34
38 Artisan 29
LIFTING TACKLE 39 Cranemec 31
40 Demac 15
Lifting Equipment training, plant audits, registers and codes of practice 42 Demag 11
Dymot 39
MINI CRANES 44 Enerpac 33
Glovenzana IFC
The first Jekko SPX532 J Express 13
Konecranes OBC
MEWPS Liebherr 27
Liebherr IBC
XCMG MEWPS market growing Lifting Africa Golfday 32
LiftKet 21
SPREADER BEAMS London Tower Crane 9
MH Dawood 41
Airpes spreader beam for wind turbine manufacture Morris 19
Net Logistics 25
WATER BAGS Phakamisa 35
XCMG OFC
Proof load test water bags Yale Lifting Solutions 17

BUYERS GUIDE

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COVER STORY

XCMG expanding its local footprint
Chinese crane manufacturer XCMG is expanding its local
footprint with several dealership opportunities available.

XCMG, the leading OEM for yellow machinery in Offering cost-effective and versatile solutions XCMG are
China, has been raked 4th in the world according one-stop suppliers of a wide selection of knuckle boom
to KHL 2020. For more than 18 years they have cranes. Features include:
maintained the market leaders and benchmark • Load moment from 2tm to 425.5tm with lifting
makers for truck-mounted cranes. capacity ranging from 1 to 92.5 tons;
XCMG strengthens cooperation with KAMAZ • A pentagon boom section that can make a 5% bigger
KAMAZ is one of the largest manufacturers of truck- load moment than other brands at the same boom
mounted cranes in Russia and CIS countries, with a length, making boom operations very stable;
compressive network of more than 220 dealers all • An auto-lock system that saves time and increases
over CIS countries, seized more than 50% market safety;
share with annual sales around 100,000 units of • An over-wind protection system that prevents the
truck-mounted cranes. KAMAZ is also well known in hook from over-winding.
Europe, Latin America, Africa and in the Middle East. This system reminds operators to stop continuing to
Both players are highly complementary and are hook:
dedicated to lifting their cooperation’s to a higher • More mechanical and hydraulic control for operation
level. KAMAZ introduced the XCMG truck mounted and less electrical parts, making it simple to operate
crane, forestry crane, hook loader, aerial platform and repair along with maximum uptime;
and sanitation equipment for its trucks. XCMG • A bigger outrigger that makes the crane stronger and
developed customized products to meet the keeps it steady; and
requirements for the Russian and CIS market. • A variety of attachments that make the cranes far
XCMG taking the local market by storm more versatile.
About XCMG

As the largest crane manufacturer in China, the • Operating since 1943
company has a solid track record and is renowned • Ranked No.1 in China and No.4 worldwide on the
for its close partnership with suppliers and dealers. 2020 KHL Yellow Table
Knuckle boom cranes, aerial working platforms, • Your one-stop provider for lifting & logistic equipment
towing trucks, hook loaders and sanitation machines
are some of the products available for local dealers. Dealer opportunity available for:
• MEWPS & Access Platforms
Growing sales of knuckle boom cranes in the • Forklifts
South African market is a particular target, said a • Knuckle boom crane, Aerial Platforms, Hook loaders
spokesman. and Sanitation machines
For the past 18 years, XCMG’s truck-mounted crane • Reach stacker & other Harbour cranes
division has been responsible for the manufacturing
and sales of knuckle boom cranes. Ongoing research
and development have seen it become a market
leader currently holding more than 60% market share XCMG,
in China. In 2019 it saw an annual output of 10 000 0086 135 8547 4543,
units. [email protected],
www.xcmg.com

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ASSOCIATION NEWS FROM THE
CHAIRMANS DESK

As we move to a possible end to that another ad-hock CRC meeting June 2020. The next step will be
lockdown that was put in place to need to be held as soon as possible. for each sector of engineering to
protect our own lives and the lives CRC – Central Registration develop a Code of Practice for that
of our families we have had to face Committee meeting 27th May sector of engineering for registered
the realisation of a new form of 2020. persons. https://www.ecsa.co.za/
normal. It has not been easy for The second CRC meeting was news/Latest%20News/ECSA%20
any of us as our lives were turned held and, on this date, and the Code%20of%20Practice%20for%20
upside down effecting our potential feedback from ECSA registration the%20Performance%20of%20
to earn a living without being administration was that Engineering%20Work.aspx
exposed to the disease. applications assessments were ECSA Council meeting 11th June
Engineering Council and Meetings, back on track. It was also pointed 2020
After all the scheduled meetings out by the administration manager Besides all the high impact
were cancelled in the first few of ECSA registration that training committees’ chairpersons each
weeks of lockdown the CEO of assessors, moderators and reporting to council one the
instructed those responsible for reviewers that was scheduled work carried out for noting and
meetings to reinstate those meeting for the first half of 2020 would council approval the main focuses
as video conference meetings have to happen going forward via of this council meeting was the
(VC – virtual meetings) after ECSA online video conferencing. The nominations process carried out
staff members and administrators other major consideration is that for the approval by the minister for
where given means to hold online assessments and in particular the Built Environment of the council
meetings. review stage/interview will need to members for next term of council.
This meant that I have attended take place as a VC. One of the plans that ECSA council
four Hight Impact Committee IC – Investigation Committee will deal with in the next term is
meeting and an ECSA Council meeting 12thMay 2020 the determination of education
Meeting and the ongoing steering Investigations are ongoing and standards and the accreditation
committee and working group for all I can say is that there are a of educational programs and
the overarching Code of Practice number of LMI’s that are under set accreditation criteria, for
for the Performance of Engineering investigation. Most of these are institutions and create pathways
Work, in the lock down period: due to practicing out of scope of for Academies and TVET Colleges
CRC – Central Registration competence. programs for seamless integration
Committee meeting 6th May 2020. EC – Education Committee meeting into mainstream engineering
The very first ECSA VC meeting 15th May 2020 qualification disciplines.
was the CRC meeting and it was The greatest challenge for the EC This would be a pathway for the
clear from this meeting that this committee is how to consider go LMI qualification.The Engineering
meeting was very important as the about an assessment of engineering Council through the Council for
first meeting as I and a number of programs and approval of those the Built Environment (CBE) has
other members were getting very engineering programs that would developed a survey to feed into
concerned with the backlog of normally be carried as a site visit at information required by the Women
applications that would be building the universities that would be now Empowerment and Gender Equality
up since the registration process possible be carried out as an online Transformation Committee. ECSA
had come to a standstill since the assessment going forward if a has requested that the members of
beginning of lockdown. The CEO of physical site visit cannot be carried Voluntary Associations – i.e. LEEASA
ECSA acknowledged that this was a out. are kindly requested to fill in the
priority and that the first one third ECSA CoP – PoEW survey on the link provided below:
allowed by lockdown of staff would The Steering Committee and the https://docs.google.com/forms/d/
be the registration administration Working Group that I am a member e/1FAIpQLScBGvTdfPkwvGRuEAGx
office.As the CEO of ECSA pointed of finalised the overarching Code pTXF9JRzqkZsILQbogMpnAz2YugQ
out in this meeting that ECSA had of Practice for the Performance uQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
to provided staff means to work of Engineering Work that was
from home by supplying them with presented to ECSA council for Until next time stay safe and take
computers and data packages. At approval scheduled for the 11th care,
the end of this meeting it was clear From Chairman, Arni Sommer.

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Trends in the Lifting Market from Piet Otto, COMPANY PROFILE
CEO of Phakamisa Safety Consultants

As times of uncertainty prevail amidst a global health pandemic, Piet Otto CEO of
Phakamisa Safety Consultants shares his opinions and trends of the lifting market.

1. Tell us a little about yourself and lot of users do not understand Piet Otto, CEO of Phakamisa Safety
your professional background and appreciate the importance Consultants
I have been involved with the of proper inspection, testing and
lifting equipment industry since maintenance of their equipment, industries. Economists are not
1969 when I joined Mc Kinnon they dis regard the importance positive about our short or long
Chain in Port Elizabeth, after doing of using properly qualified and term growth, mainly as a result
articles with a legal firm for four equipped service providers and of the Governments debt burden
years. In 1999 I formed Phakamisa award contracts or services and al the other negative issues
Safety Consultants after we sold based on the lowest price facing the country. Also local
the company to Haggie and last offered. Another concern is the manufacturing will suffer for various
year celebrated my 50th year in lack of understanding and legal reasons including the demands
the industry. I have been involved requirements of lifting equipment of the trade unions, lack of
with marketing, manufacturing, issues by engineering and productivity and other issues such
inspection and testing of lifting safety staff. These persons often as the demise of Eskom, Transnet,
equipment, mainly lifting tackle impose their own opinions and municipal and other institutions
and hoists. I am a registered ECSA requirements for the use, marking, that use a lot of lifting equipment.
LMI, serve on SABS TC 1020, and a certification, inspection and testing Our role is to train not only the
Council member of LEEASA. of lifting equipment. user, but also the service provider
4. What are the trends in the to implement and maintain a safe
2. How has your business been sector that you are seeing? What lifting program in the work place.
impacted by the current crisis do you attribute it to? This will always be required, but
and how are you navigating it to Since the introduction of LME and the demand will depend on outside
remain competitive in the market? LMI requirements by the DOL for circumstances.
Our business, which consists of testing and inspection, there has
training lifting equipment users and often been a lot of abuse by some 6. Do you have any key lessons
inspectors, on site auditing clients of these parties, for financial gain learned during these trying times
operations, and consulting has only, and taking short cuts at the that you can share with our
come to an absolute stand still with expense of the user. All services readers?
no income generated since the 19th must be conducted in accordance It is hard to stay positive when your
of March. As it is uncertain as to with the applicable Standards and future is not in your own hands
when we will be able to assist our the Law. As there is a shortage of but is affected by the powers to
clients again, we cannot plan, other LME/LMI services, mainly in smaller be that dictate how, or when, you
than to investigate possible online and outlying areas, users often take are allowed to operate. I have
training in future. Due to the nature whatever is offered to them by learned that online training and
of our training, online training will the service provider as gospel and other options need to be pursued,
not be easy and not very practical. allow sub standard or unnecessary but in a service industry like our it
We are however looking at all our work to be performed. These trends is not easy, as physical presence is
training options. are exacerbated by lack of passion required to assist the user to satisfy
for their work, financial gain, in his demands and his requirements.
3. What are the biggest challenges experience and lack of knowledge
facing the lifting sector today? and legal requirements by some
Lifting is an essential service service providers.
required in all aspects of mining, 5. What is your outlook for lifting
construction, marine and other in South Africa? What is the role of
industries. The use if inferior, and your company in this outlook?
sub standard imported cranes,
hoists and lifting tackle does The lifting industry will either
pose a serious risk to health and grow or slow down depending
safety. Failure can lead to loss of on the growth of the countries
life and damage to property and construction, mining and other
equipment. Furthermore, as a

Piet Otto Cell: 082 372 4595
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.phakamisasafety.co.za

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Education before registration

As the past chairman of LEEASA, a recognised VA and an ex-councillor at
ECSA, I need to bring to the attention of the department that there are
serious problems regarding the competency of the LMI’s being registered at

ECSA.

This is being debated on the various electronic and hydraulics. I recently assessment criteria to underpin
WhatsApp groups with no solution did a presentation at the DoEL on the outcomes. As a result of this,
to resolve the predicament. hydraulics and they were amazed to our group was tasked to redo
The solution exists and has been find out that hydraulics influences the qualification and include
ignored. Who am I to make a all of these except for tackle. assessment criteria.
judgment of this nature? 1. The OHS Act states very clearly This we did and one year later we
Because of my background of 20 that an LMI and or an LTI should be had done 9 unit standards to cover
plus years in the hydraulic industry, competent. The definition of the our range of equipment.
I had been exposed to many lifting competent person is quite clear as 5. When we were finished we
problems. indicated in the definitions of the submitted these unit standards to
Having been in the lifting DMR regulations. SAQA for registration only to learn
industry for over 30 years, I have 2. ECSA has always had an issue that the QCTO had been established
fixed, redesigned and modified with specified categories when it and that these unit standards had
equipment to function properly. comes to education because ECSA to be registered by the QCTO which
A list of categories for which LMI's recognises NQF5 as the benchmark. opening it’s doors in 3 months. This
should be registered for has been The tertiary education sector is very never happened in 3 months but
submitted and include tackle, chain well represented at ECSA including only started 3 to 4 years later.
blocks, forklifts, mobile cranes, representation of our universities. 6. At this point, ECSA then re-did
overhead cranes, tower cranes, ship However, it has always been thrown our qualification based on simply
cranes, wharf side cranes, reach in our faces that our sector does elaborating on what we had already
stackers, straddle carriers, container not have a qualification which is done.This group of documents has
cranes, aerial platforms, suspended incorrect. included some other disciplines,
access platforms, industrial lifting 3. When we started our specified
devices, under the hook non fixed category for LMI’s, we wrote a level
devices, tail lifters and vehicle 5 qualification which was registered
hoists. with SAQA at the time. This was
It now remains the responsibility of motivated by the DoL who engaged
the new assessors contributing at with the merSeta.
ECSA to revise this. 4. Registered level 5 qualifications
The dominating areas that used by the tertiary educators are
influence the lifting industry are compiled on the outcome-based
mechanical, structural, electrical/ system only and do not have

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and we can now reference 10. The benefits of this system In light of the Pandemic, this INDUSTRY NEWS
documents on the ECSA website eg. are that the accredited training progress can still take place because
R-05 etc. providers are audited and the the need for LMI's is still growing
7. The complaints and concerns structure is formal. and has not reached a saturation
from our industry are that we point yet. The president has
are not educating our candidates 11. We all know that ECSA is not indicated that the government
before registration and we continue allowed to audit individual training will be driving the economy by
to use the alternative route which is providers registered at the Setas, improving services. This will mean
not producing the desired results. but if training providers allow the construction industry, in which
Any profession has a compulsory LEEASA subject matter experts who many lifting machines are used.
requirement of education before serve on the SABS, to audit the Therefore LMI's will be in demand.
registration. Why not us?? content of the learning material to Our industry is crying out for this
8. Most of our candidates come meet the technical requirements as type of progress. Although I have
from trades and the missing defined in our SANS standards. retired from the formal process at
competencies are achievable at ECSA I am still actively training and
level NQF 4. 12. All this is possible through offering registered CPD courses to
These courses are presented by bilateral agreements. There are LMI’s through LMI Academy. Reg.
many registered and accredited enough ethical registered training LMI. 2007120003.
training centres presented by providers who are willing to
qualified and registered facilitators, get involved in short notice.We Ken Greenwood
assessors and moderators. also have qualified facilitators, Tel: (011) 475 5876
9. So where do we go from here? assessors and moderators ready Fax: 086 605 7522
The solution is simple. Recognise to get involved. I believe that any [email protected]
these facilities and stop the reputable professional wants to www.lmi-academy.co.za
alternative route as the only route. be audited to maintain the correct
(the alternative route should only standards.
be used in very exceptional cases.) 13. There are subject matter
experts who serve on various SANS
committees who will be willing to
get involved. What are we waiting
for?

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COMPANY PROFILE Trends in the Lifting Market from
Emil Berning, Managing Director of

Konecranes and Demag (Pty) Ltd

1. Tell us a little about yourself and the Covid-19 pandemic to limit the Emil Berning, Managing Director of
your professional background number of people required on site Konecranes and Demag (Pty) Ltd
After qualifying with a BSc Mech while ensure their lifting equipment
Eng degree, I started my career as a is running safely and optimally. equipment.
Design Engineer in the Automotive 3. What are the biggest challenges Coupled with this, customers are
sector specialising in heavy vehicle facing the lifting sector today? expecting transparency, speed
transmissions and drive trains. In South Africa, the current and real-time feedback in the
pandemic will continue to cause service with a higher emphasis on
This experience led to a disruptions for many business for planned maintenance and oversight
Development Manager role months to come. inspections to improve up time
leading a project team in off versus a reactive breakdown
road specialised military vehi- The economic outlook and recovery approach.
cle platforms. Prior to joining over the next few years is going to A consultative approach together
Konecranes and Demag in 2018, challenge many companies in our with their lifting suppliers can help
I spent 17 years in senior roles in sector to maintain a high level of guide customers in their decision
varied hydraulic and automation service and value add to the end making and we encourage users
businesses involved in virtually all customers. Those companies with to take a holistic view of asset
industries and geographical areas strong international backing, high management and predictive
throughout Africa. I am currently code of ethics support by cashflow maintenance especially the advance
Managing Director of Konecranes and ability to scale their technology in digital tools and consider a
and Demag (Pty) Ltd, the South for customer benefits should real time feedback cycle of “data,
African legal entity and Business survive and come out stronger from insights, actions”. As this cycle
Area head for New Equipment and this crisis. repeats over time, maintenance
Service predictions be-come faster and
On the product side and in a more precise.
2. How has your business been particular quality we see over Price sensitivity during pre and
impacted by the current crisis recent years, an increase in the post Covid-19 lockdown with the
and how are you navigating it to amount of lifting equipment local economic situation has been
remain competitive in the market? being manufactured in far Eastern extremely challenging. Pricing
Fortunately we have loyal clients countries and imported into South becomes a key factor in these trying
and a strong order book in our Africa. times however buyers need to
Equipment business that once consider that the short term gain
lockdown was lifted we were able Many of these products claim on the lowest price may be greatly
to ramp up to fairly quickly. In our to have mechanism groupings negated by the impact on the
Service business, while we did based on the EN (European Norm) reliability of the lifting equipment
see a dip during the level 5 and standard which all European purchased and the potential
4 lockdown period due to lower sourced lifting equipment has to consequential loss of production
customer activity this has bounced conform by. over the lifespan of equipment.
back quickly as they ramp up again. With the financial constraints many
Buyers of this equipment should
Konecranes, being a Finnish challenge their suppliers and ask
company combined with the to see the EN certification which
Demag acquisition in 2017 has the equipment claims has met the
been the forefront of technology standard. Buyers can then make an
in particular with our digitalisation informed decision on the quality of
approach which allows the lifting equipment they are investing
management of customer assets; in.
connecting data, machines and 4. What are the trends in the
people to deliver a digitally-enabled sector that you are seeing? What
customer experience in real time. do you attribute it to?
We have seen an increased focus
We further offer remote monitoring on safety and productivity over
solutions that continuously gather the past few years and this should
condition, usage and operating continue to the remain the highest
data and issues safety alerts. This priority for all users of lifting
allows customers especially during

companies are facing we are seeing well placed to support localisation that you can share with our COMPANY PROFILE
an increase in requests to evaluate and job creation through exploring readers?
extending the life of aged cranes to partnering initiatives with SMME’s. Number one is do all that you can
preserve their cash flow. While we do see investment in to keep your people and their
automotive, manufacturing, mining families safe and minimise the
The common themes are increasing and ports sectors picking up in the spread of the infection to mitigate
speed and lifting capacity, medium term, new technologies business disruption. Ensure you
applying new safety features and in lifting equipment and the have robust processes in place
positioning capabilities, or simply approach to service activities has to support this and everyone in
replacing high-maintenance, the potential to play a significant the organisation understands and
obsolete components with newer role in these investment decisions. knows their role.
technology. Konecranes and Demag (Pty) A personal lesson learned and
5. What is your outlook for lifting Ltd as one of the world leaders applied during these period is
in South Africa? What is the role of introducing new technologies into continuous and relevant commu-
your company in this out-look? the lifting equipment and service nication both to internal and
We are cautiously optimistic and space is expected to continue external stakeholders, especially
in the short term expect to face setting the benchmark in the with the level of uncertainty that
continued volatility challenges as overhead industrial crane arena. exists. Other important attributes
many of the projects planned in Just two examples; the recent during these trying time is be
South and sub-Saharan Africa may launch of our S-Series hoist adaptable and build flexibility into
be delayed or placed on hold. using synthetic rope provided your organisation to help survive
improved strength and durability and cope with the constantly
The drive for localisation in line with over a traditional wire rope; and changing situation.
governments intent on revitalising digitalisation of our service business
the manufacturing sector as well with the yourKonecranes web Konecranes and Demag (Pty)
the expectations of the mining portal providing customers real Ltd,
charter place an emphasis on time view of their asset’s status. +27 (0) 11 898 3500,
companies to embrace getting 6. Do you have any key lessons richard.roughly@konecranes.
on board with these programs. learned during these trying times com,
Konecranes and Demag (Pty) Ltd is www.demagcranes.com,
www.konecranes.com

PRODUCTS & SERVICES Explosion-proof hoists for Kusile coal
conveyors

Condra has completed manufacture of eight explosion-proof, high-lift
hoists – four of them articulated – for Tenova Bateman.

All are custom-built, two- capability quite quickly because of times that are usually the shortest
speed machines that utilise the the modularity of the K-Series,” he available. Standard hoist speeds
modularity of Condra’s K Series to said. “We can adapt the K-Series go up to 18 metres per minute.
deliver performance capabilities to an extremely wide range of After delivery, the hoists for Tenova
precisely tailored to the individual requirements.” Condra is generally Bateman will be installed in the coal
requirements of each application. acknowledged as sub-Saharan silos and at various maintenance
After commissioning at Kusile Africa’s leader in high-lift cranes stations along Kusile’s conveyor
Power Station, the eight machines and hoists, a reputation which route, where they will help with
will carry out installation and probably worked in favour of the installation, removal and
maintenance work on coal securing the Tenova Bateman order. maintenance of motors, gearboxes,
conveyors. They will further boost Local manufacture would also have rollers, pulleys and the conveyors
Condra’s already substantial been a factor; there is increasing themselves.
presence at Kusile, where the awareness that local sourcing will All have been flame-proofed to IP65
majority of overhead cranes and be one of the anchors upon which standard, and explosion-proofed
hoists have been supplied by this economic recovery in South Africa to Class II Zone 21 specification,
company. will rely. countering the combustible nature
Lifting capacities, lifting speeds and Fully covered hoists provide lifting of coal dust which can explode if
lift heights vary greatly among the capacities to 32 tons, while open- sparked. Among other things, the
eight hoists. Loads of between one drum units have capacities in excess proofing involved fitting special
and seven tons will be managed by of 250 tons. Features on all models gland seals between the motors
fixed lifting speeds ranging from include electromagnetic DC disc and the hoists themselves, and
1,25 to 12 metres per minute, brakes, standard frame-size motors sealing all covers and panels.
and by lift heights of between 10 with parallel rotors, double-acting Articulated crawls have been fitted
metres and 41 metres. Noteworthy limit switches, solid bronze rope with modified cross-heads and
among the machine features is guides and totally enclosed splash- assemblies that allow them to
the articulation on four of them, lubricated gearboxes. Condra uses negotiate bends in the supporting
allowing travel around curves silumin rotor cores to enhance I beams, which follow curved
away from the line of conveyor K-Series motor-starting torque in routes to take the hoists and their
movement. the high-lift role, and offers optional loads away from the conveyor line.
Also unusual are the higher than variable speed control on the drives Brass bushes on the articulation
normal lift heights on six of the to enable precise load positioning prevent any possibility of sparking.
units: 17 metres (two machines), even on lifts of 100 metres and During manufacture, all welds were
18.5, 21, 32, and 41 metres. A more. inspected at every stage, and all
Condra spokesman explained that The modular design of the K-Series eight machines were completed
even the 10 and 11,5-metre lift allows rapid modification to specific with a special anti-corrosive paint
heights of the remaining two hoists high-lift application requirements specification.
can be looked upon as high-lift. (including lift speeds as quick
“Hoist with this sort of lift height as 1 metre per second – fifteen Condra,
are not off-the-shelf deliveries for times faster than the 4 metres per +27 (0) 11 776 6000,
most crane companies, but we minute found in many standard [email protected],
can offer and deliver a high-lift applications), resulting in delivery www.condra.co.za

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OZ Lifting expands electric PRODUCTS & SERVICES
chain hoist range

OZ Lifting Products LLC has added the 2-ton (4,000-lb.) capacity OZ4000EC
to its range of electric chain hoists.

The manufacturer has steadily thusly strengthens our position in served by other products.
expanded the series and has the market and gives existing and Additional features of the EC range
launched the 227 kg (500-lb.) prospective customers double the to note are the forged carbon steel
capacity OZ500EC in 2018. The 453 capacity at their disposal at the top load hook with a heavy-duty latch;
kg (1,000-lb.) capacity OZ1000EC end of our portfolio.” a load sheave that provides better
and 907 kg (2,000-lb.) capacity Napieralski explained that two falls distribution of the load and smooth
OZ2000EC followed before the in the OZ4000EC allow the body lifting with reduced vibration and
latest model was introduced as the of the hoist to remain smaller and wear; grade 80 alloy steel chain;
only product in the range with two more lightweight; its net weight and durable vinyl chain bag, as
chain falls. is only 38 kg (84 lbs.), while the standard.
The EC (electric chain) series is used OZ500EC, OZ1000EC and OZ2000EC Napieralski added: “We have
in a variety of light-duty commercial weigh in at 8 kg (18 lbs.), 24 kg (53 steadily gained electric chain hoist
and industrial applications. The lbs.) and 24 kg (59 lbs.) respectively. market share and we have received
hoists are predominantly used in He also pointed to standout positive feedback.
general machine shop fabrication, features including overload “The COVID-19 pandemic has put
assembly, storage and warehousing protection and the dual braking us in a situation no one expected.
facilities. They are stocked at OZ system. The die-cast aluminium It has affected nearly every market
Lifting’s Winona, Minnesota-based housing, meanwhile, contributes to and product in some way. We are
facility, where they are also tested, portability. taking the appropriate measures
but supplied through a network of The product meets CE standards here at our facility to protect our
industrial equipment distributors in and H3 duty cycle rating, meaning employees and business partners;
North America and overseas. it fits in the light/medium usage we are pleased to continue serving
Steve Napieralski, president at OZ range. While OZ can rig custom our customers in the way that they
Lifting, said: “We now cover the chain lengths depending on the end are accustomed.”
breadth of the electric chain hoist user's requirements, Napieralski
market in terms of capacity, and stressed that this particular range OZ Lifting Products,
offer a quality unit at a competitive isn’t targeted at harsh or special [email protected],
price. Expansion of the range environments, which are better www.ozliftingproducts.com

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES A crane can only be as good as the sum
of its parts

Manitowoc’s Product Verification Centers have helped the company design
and manufacture the most reliable cranes to ever be produced.

The rigorous testing of component are able to bring new cranes to the performance. Among the most
performance and working life cycles market much faster,” he said. “The significant are:
gives Manitowoc engineers insight testing performed at the Product • Severe environment test (HALT)
into the anticipated performance of Verification Centers ensures that chambers that can mimic extreme
Manitowoc, Grove, National Crane the cranes we are producing are temperature swings and test
and Potain cranes in the field. This reliable down to the component component reaction to continuous
process performance also speeds level, and this gives us the utmost vibration
up product development for new confidence in introducing new • Walk-in temperature and
designs, reduces warranty claims cranes. humidity chambers that are large
and on-site stoppages, and enables enough to fit entire crane cabs,
the direct comparison of supplier We know that our cranes bring consoles and power boxes
components. a level of quality to the job site • Structural test systems with state-
The Product Verification Centers not previously seen in the lifting of-the-art data acquisition systems
test component designs earlier in industry.” • Electrical and software testing
the product development process A look inside labs
than previously possible. At each Product Verification • Imaging systems for forensic
That means component suppliers Center, there are specially trained analysis, including a thermal
can be vetted before the products staff, with dozens of managers, imaging camera and microscopes
are placed in cranes. The head technicians and engineers • Materials lab with chemistry
start enables Manitowoc to contributing to the processes. analysis and material strength
discover any potential difficulties A proprietary verification equipment, flaw detector and
at an earlier stage and work management system organizes, hardness tester
closely with component suppliers prioritizes, summarizes, compares • Cyclic corrosion chambers that
to devise solutions long before and archives the centers’ test recreate saltwater exposure and
equipment reaches job sites. Barry results. Manitowoc then shares its corrosive conditions
Pennypacker, president and CEO results with its suppliers, further • Modular test benches for
of The Manitowoc Company, said strengthening its relationship fatigue testing that improves
that the testing processes at the with these companies, and also engineering calculation models and
Product Verification Centers have providing valuable insight that accelerates time dedicated to new
helped the company deliver on the can help them improve their developments
promise of The Manitowoc Way. component production. • Gantries that perform 24/24hr
“The Manitowoc Way operating endurance tests on hoist
system has increased the velocity The Product Verification Centers mechanisms
of our product development, so we feature a number of technologies These facilities enable the testing
that deliver detailed pictures of entire cranes, too. Engineers can
14 Lifting Africa - May/Jun 2020 of anticipated component

view cranes being tested on one of and provided unprecedented Germany. Teams of highly qualified PRODUCTS & SERVICES
the center’s test pads, for example, component testing capabilities. The engineering personnel ensure that
and monitor the results in real first Product Verification Center saw the Product Verification Centers
time.The test centers allow for the great success, providing immediate in all these countries seek to test
full extension of crane booms, so insight into Manitowoc’s crane supplier components and crane
engineers can accurately re-create design and production processes. functions to the highest levels of
jobsite conditions. The program was so successful that scrutiny.
Manitowoc decided to expand the These teams include experts
A look back operation. in assembly, erection, welding,
Manitowoc has had a long history Having monitored the success of mechanical engineering, hydraulics,
with component testing, beginning our Product Verification Center in electronics, vibro-acoustics and
decades ago at its facilities in the United States, the company felt more.
France and the U.S. The company the time was right to expand the “By rolling out our testing and
discovered that many of its concept with additional facilities. verification processes to Product
suppliers couldn’t test their own With the continued focus on Verification Centers across the
products and when they did, innovation and lean manufacturing, globe, we have been able to
the measurements were often as well as bringing several replicate our success in improving
incomplete. Driven by the desire industry-leading models to market, component quality while increasing
to understand as much as possible additional Product Verification the quality and durability of our
about each component that goes Centers in multiple regions would products,” Pennypacker said.
into a Manitowoc crane, the expand the company’s capacity for “It was the right move to
company decided it should create component testing. strengthen our position in all of
its own verification facility. It started In the ensuing years, Manitowoc these countries, and it has helped
planning for the first standalone opened Product Verification Centers us ensure our position as one of
Product Verification Center in in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, the world’s leading producers of
2009 as part of its commitment to and then began overhauling and cranes.”
continuous quality improvement. improving its original testing
facilities in Charlieu, Lusigny CLT Cranes,
In 2012 Manitowoc opened its and Zhangjiagang to bring them +27 (0) 323 9600,
first official Product Verification in line with the new Product [email protected],
Center at its Shady Grove factory Verification centers in the U.S. and www.cltcranes.com
in Pennsylvania. The facility was
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES The importance of ergonomics
in commercial vehicle production

One hundred and twenty-seven crane bridges, as well as a wide variety of
hoist units, manipulators and power screwdrivers, integrated into more

than six kilometres of rails in four profile section sizes – that was the
scope of the KBK Aluline system that an international Demag project team

planned and installed recently.

This extremely smooth-running cranes and other handling Demag KBK Aluline Provides Full
system improves ergonomics equipment. Coverage
for handling parts and is a key This applies throughout the entire Volkswagen’s planners decided
factor for optimised productivity final assembly process, which is in favour of Demag KBK Aluline
throughout the entire vehicle divided up into seven production as a universal system to be used
assembly operation. The and pre-assembly sections. Parts throughout the assembly operation.
Volkswagen AG Polish plant was to for a number of variants are also The Demag KBK Aluline crane
manufacture the latest generation sequenced, picked and staged in construction kit has delivered
of its VW Crafter where more than several “supermarkets”. an optimum performance in the
3,000 employees manufacture Assembly of the VW crafter is entire automotive industry for
the vehicle and – in the integrated implemented in 155 takt cycles. more than five decades all over
supplier park – many third-party Components are continuously the world. The Demag brand
components. The plant, which retrieved from load carriers, lifted aluminium crane construction
covers 220 hectares, is designed or assembled into orders, which kit offers particularly smooth
for an annual capacity of 100,000 requires the use of corresponding running characteristics and low
light commercial vehicles and has lifting and transport equipment rolling resistance. In combination
generous workshops for the body to provide the best possible with its light-weight design, these
line and vehicle assembly as well as ergonomics for the workers at the properties offer direct benefits to
a state-of-the-art paint line. individual workplaces.
Heavier parts than in car Emil Berning, Managing Director,
production Konecranes and Demag (Pty) Ltd,
On vehicles such as the Crafter, said “The well-being of workers
everything is slightly heavier and in large plant environments is
larger than in a car production an important factor that we
line. For this reason, the handling at Demag pay close attention
of parts plays a much larger role. to. Our machines have been
Since commercial vehicles are ergonomically designed in order to
usually made in lower quantities ensure ergonomics on the factory
than car volume models, but in floor enhance the worker’s plant
larger numbers of variants, many experience while maintaining the
steps in production cannot be fully highest level of safety throughout
automated. Due to the weight of the production and assembly
the parts, many stations need to be processes”.
served by manipulators, workplace

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every worker on a daily basis. The PRODUCTS & SERVICES
bright and modern appearance of
the rail system also ideally matches process has different handling relevant application.
the friendly workplace design of the requirements – which can be The special plastic travel rollers
new VW plant. Besides ergonomic met without exception with the provide for extremely smooth
aspects, there was a great emphasis KBK Aluline system. This is also and quiet travel characteristics.
on safety and serviceability. KBK applicable for different height levels This also ensures that only a little
Aluline meets both of these and types suspension: if they are force is required to move them
requirements in full due to Demag’s needed for the horizontal mobility – for optimum ergonomics and a
extensive international experience. of conventional crane installations low physical load for the worker.
In addition, the easily assembled that are equipped with chain hoists, Optional integrated conductor lines
and versatile modular system can suspensions that have articulated can eliminate the need for external
be simply extended or converted joints are used. Rugged ergo power supply lines or unwanted
so that processes and the material suspensions that can accommodate trailing cables. The system's
flow can be modified at any time. torque and kick-up forces are used bright design, in combination
“In South Africa, the Demag KBK for applications with handling with lighting systems, meet
Aluline system has been installed equipment and telescoping power exacting specifications, enables
in a number of our automobile screwdrivers” added Berning. each workstation to be ideally
manufacturing plants such as Regardless of the type of use case, illuminated.
BMW, Ford and Nissan in Gauteng KBK Aluline system rails always Konecranes,
as well as MBSA in East London in provide optimum load capacity +27 (0) 11 898 3500,
the Eastern Cape which featured a for their given deadweight. Four richard.roughly@konecranes.
number of extending cranes on the profile-section sizes make it possible com,
KBK Aluline system which provided to choose the right solution for the www.demagcranes.com
handling capability outside of the
crane runway area," said Berning.
On the Polish project, Demag
technicians installed more than
6,000 metres of profile-section
rails for cranes and crane runways.
In total, they installed 127 crane
bridges for single and double-girder
suspension cranes as well as a wide
variety of hoists, manipulators
(equipped with lifting columns,
pivot arms and balancers) and
tools.
For its hoist unit needs, the Demag
DC range of chain hoists was
selected, which are rated for load
capacities between 125 and 315
kg and are used with 2 speeds or
variable-speed control, depending
on the application.
“Every step of the manufacturing

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HEAVY LIFTING

Gantry lifting taken to the next level

Enerpac Heavy Lifting Technology has boosted the capabilities of its gantry
range enabling heavy lift contractors to tackle more demanding projects

within the space constraints common to industrial moves.

New gantry accessories include panel with 25m corded pendant legs. This effectively extends the
increased side shift options, skid control and optional side shift cable reach of the electrical supply where
track end stops, header beam sling reels. power access could be problematic.
guides and a power distribution Among the new gantry accessories,
unit for simpler power connectivity. also included are skid track end Gantry Lifting Taken to the Next
Enerpac telescopic hydraulic stops to prevent over travel of the Level
gantries are a safe, efficient way gantry legs, engineered cribbing “The new accessories are a
to lift and position heavy loads and shims to ensure more accurate significant enhancement to our
in applications where traditional skid track levelling and track hydraulic gantry range, says Pete
cranes will not fit and/or are too stands (built to specific customer Crisci, Product Line Director,
expensive to mobilise. Available in requirements) allowing the gantry Enerpac Heavy Lifting Technology.
lifting capacities from 100 tons up legs and track to be elevated in “In particular, the side shift top
to 1100 tons, the gantries provide specific applications. swivel opens up the possibility of
accurate load positioning and are Protection for Synthetic Slings using Enerpac header beams and
easy to mobilise and demobilise. Synthetic slings are often used side shifts interchangeably with
in heavy lift projects. The now other header beams to achieve
Side Shifting introduced new header beam and lifting configurations simply not
Last year, modular electric side shift sling guides provide a possible with traditional gantry
powered, header beam side shift smooth path for the slings and lifting systems.”
units were introduced for the entire protection from abrasion caused Enerpac,
telescopic gantry range from the by rubbing on the header beam or +27 (0) 12 940 0656,
SL100 through SBL1100. This year routing over hard edges of the side [email protected],
top swivel kits were added allowing shifts www.enerpac.com
additional header beams to be With the increased capability of the
mounted on the top of side shift hydraulic gantries, a new portable
unit. This allows crossbeams to be power distribution box has been
installed for more complex lifting introduced.
arrangements. It provides a consolidated
connection from a single power
The Enerpac powered side source such as a generator, which
shift can also be used on other in turn is used to power four gantry
manufacturer’s gantry systems and
fixed beam lifting and hoist systems
by using a stand-alone electrical

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Manufacturers of EOT Cranes, Hoist and Accessories
Servicing, Maintaining, Load Testing and refurbishing
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Servicing all sub-Saharan African countries

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COMPANY PROFILE LIFTKET – Electric Chain Hoists
“MADE IN GERMANY”

LIFTKET moves - safely and everywhere, and any load of the same: The quality of LIFTKET products - Made in
up to 25,000 kg and 200 meters. Wurzen, Germany.
Around 250 employees in the heart of Germany ensure Over three generations, the company‘s ingenious
that thousands of LIFETEKS leave our plant every founder Dietrich Hoffmann has set the standard for
month. Every single electric-chain hoist was designed, electric chain hoists used worldwide today.
developed, produced and tested here with sufficient The horizontal arrangement of engine and gearbox, as
load-bearing capacity. A unique ID makes it possible to well as the patented safety-brake coupling system, are
trace exactly when a particular electric chain hoist was just two stellar examples.
built – and who built it with which materials - even after The spirit of innovation, adherence to only the highest
10 years. Numerous customers and OEM partners in standards and attention to detail have been the
over 65 countries rely on LIFTKET quality products. hallmarks of Wurzener Lifting Equipment for more than
Safety, durability, ease of maintenance, service and a 70 years.
fair price/performance ratio are particularly valued. A In keeping with this philosophy, the needs of both
worldwide network of service and sales partners also our customers and partners are at the core of our
guarantees short distances and fast availability of spare endeavours.
and wear parts. This spirit is influential in shaping and designing LIFTKET
As early as 1953, we already focused exclusively on the products, making them the best on the market.
production of electric chain hoists - for any conceivable Hundreds of thousands electric chain hoists in action
application. across the globe bear an impressive testimony of faith in
A high vertical range of manufacture and almost our products.
limitless customization capabilities ensure that you can As one of the world‘s oldest and largest manufacturers
work just the way you want, be it with LIFTKET branding of electric-chain hoists LIFTKET will respond to
or OEM products, standardized series or individual increasing demand by optimizing and expanding its
solutions. production capacities.
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COMPANY PROFILE 40 Years of experience in the making
of construction equipment and lifting

accessories.

Boscaro offers a wide range of our standard models and it can the most suitable solution. Most
solutions for the construction world present a detachable roof, lifting of Boscaro’s production is now
including concrete buckets, self- eyes, a safety handrail, hook for the manufactured for export markets
dumping bins, lifting clamps and safety harness, toolbox and safety and shipped worldwide.
forks, man baskets and spreader stretcher on-demand on the model The company has been attending
bars. for 4 people. the most renowned trade shows
Most of the products can be Boscaro designs lifting beams, for years, to grow its commercial
painted or galvanized, for a longer modular beams and telescopic net and showcase its products.
resistance of the coating. spreader bars with length and Quality, safety and innovation are
The concrete buckets are designed capacity on request of the clients. the core values of the company to
with several shapes and unloading The technical department works to guarantee a long-lasting product
systems. Based on the purpose of meet the needs of the customers, that can satisfy your requests and
the model, the catalogue presents projecting new items on request or exceed your expectations to make
central and side unloading buckets, modifying existing models to adapt your construction project safer,
buckets with a rubber hose and to the required situation and offer more efficient and stronger.
laydown buckets, with lever or
handwheel, some models can also
offer optional accessories such as
forklift pockets, remote control or a
hydraulic system.
Self-dumping bins are ideal for
the transport of earth and waste
material on the construction site
and they have capacities from 200
litres up to 10,000 litres! Our lifting
forks are suitable to be used with
a crane or on a truck and they can
have fixed or mobile pins, fixed or
adjustable height and manual or
automatic balance with springs.
The wide variety of lifting clamps is
useful for the movement of curbs,
pipes, blocks and stones, from some
small and low-capacity models to a
capacity of 5000 Kg of the concrete
road barrier clamp.
One of the most popular items is
the man basket for lifting people
and for emergency rescue.It can
have a round or rectangular shape,
it can fit from 1 to 4 people in

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CRANE MAN BASKETS CRANE FORKS

• Capacity from 1 to 12 person • Fully self-levelling or manual balance
• Detachable roof • Adjustable height and mobile pins
• 4 Legs Chain Sling • Capacity up to 3 Ton
• Fall Arrest Harness
• Foldable stretcher for emergency evacuation

LIFTING CLAMPS SELF-DUMPING BINS

Automatic load and release mechanism for Useful for handling general waste and debris
quick and easy material movement as kerbs, material on jobsites by a crane or telehandler
concrete road barriers, manhole rings and • Automatic unloading
concrete pipes • Capacity up to 10.000 L

CONCRETE CRANE BUCKETS SPREADER BARS

• Bottom and side discharge Used to aid crane operators in lifting up any load
• Fork pockets and rubber hose that cannot be transported using a single point
• Levered or geared opening lift or a chain sling
• Capacity up to 5000 L • Modular spreader bars
• Telescopic lifting beams
• Capacity up to 200 Ton

CRAWLER CRANES When once round the world just isn’t
enough

Six Liebherr machines are in operation for the extention of the Deutsche
Bahn. Even the high demands for the realization of this project cannot

shake the new slurry wall package.

Every day it rattles once round Liebherr slurry wall cutter type LSC Complete Package
the earth and even further. The 8-18 L. The cutter’s high weight, The carrier machine for both the
equivalent, at least. The distance high cutter frame and low centre of grab and the cutter is a duty cycle
covered by the suburban railway gravity provide the optimum basis crawler crane type HS 8130. Its
in Munich is staggering. It was to achieve the necessary verticality. excellent stability in combination
opened for the Olympic Games Maximum process safety is with the largely dimensioned
in 1972 and has now reached its achieved through the full winches make the HS 8130 the
limits. The old lady will find her feet integration of the verticality perfect basis for such heavy
again thanks to the expansion of measurement in the Liebherr equipment. The joint venture is
the rail network, Munich’s largest control system. using the separation plant SPC 600
construction project for the coming Furthermore, 12 independently C, which Liebherr offers as part
years. controllable steering flaps can of a complete package for slurry
To cope more efficiently with the correct the cutting direction should wall applications. The package also
bustling stream of passengers any possible deviations occur. includes grab, cutter and duty cycle
in the inner city the Deutsche The actual position of the flaps crawler crane.
Bahn is building a second core is displayed in real-time on the The plant can process up to 600 m3
line between the stations Laim monitor in the operator's cab. To support fluid including excavation
and Leuchtenbergring. A central deal with the confined spaces of material per hour. In addition to
entrance to the tunnel is in the urban construction sites, the cutter the two duty cycle crawler cranes
Altstadt at Marienhof. Here the can be positioned over the bite with slurry wall cutter and grab
joint venture VE 41 comprising using a continuous hydraulic turning respectively, the drilling rigs type LB
Implenia and Hochtief is carrying device. 24 and LB 44 are also working on
out slurry wall work using Liebherr The new equipment from Liebherr the cramped site for the expansion
equipment. cuts its way through 33 m3 of soil of the suburban line. Further, the
High demands per hour and requires 8 hours for crawler crane type LR 1250 lifts the
The challenges lie in the large a primary trench. A total of 108 reinforcement cages into place,
dimensions of the slurry walls and trenches measuring 1500 x 3200 each of which weighs up to 55 tons
the extremely confined space on mm with 30 cm overlap must be and is 55 metres high. The second
the construction site. Due to the installed on the construction site in core line is scheduled to open in
partially historical buildings in Munich. 2028. Then the Munich Lady can
the immediate surroundings, an In addition to the cutter, the rattle her way along even more
application with low vibration is hydraulic slurry wall grab, type tracks than before. Because once
necessary for the installation of the HSG 5-18, is in operation. It is also round the world isn’t enough.
slurry walls. But at the same time, fitted with verticality measurement
it must also meet the high demands and a turning device for the frame Liebherr,
for compactness and verticality. and is mainly used for the initial +27 (0) 11 365 2000,
The contractor found the correct excavation of the trenches. [email protected],
equipment in the brand-new www.liebherr.com

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The gamechanger in crawler cranes - CRAWLER CRANES
Ideal in tight spots

The PALFINGER crawler crane PCC 57.002 manoeuvres well in limited space,
can shift (or "walk") on its outriggers and can be operated electrically. It´s

perfect for indoor jobs, such as the removal of escalators.

Manoeuvring the PALFINGER The crawler crane can also "shift" Michael Eisshofer.
crawler crane PCC 57.002 through on its outriggers, enabling it to Electric and Emission-free
the main entrance of an Austrian navigate low passageways, and Once inside the store, the unit
furniture store was delicate work. always be optimally balanced and was switched from diesel to
stabilized. electric mode and performed
Thanks to its compact dimensions – Fewer Constraints immediately. Thanks to the crane
just 1.9 metres wide by 2.1 metres All these features meant that outreaches of twelve and seven
high – and precision steering the PCC 57.002 was a perfect meters, both escalators, each
with the PALcom P7 radio remote choice. Without this crane, the weighing five metric tons, were
control, the crawler crane easily two escalators would have been effortlessly removed. “We opted
navigated through the 2.2 metres- cut up – a noisy, dusty and time- for the PALFINGER crawler crane
high entry area. Once inside, the consuming process that would have because the building could be
crane unfolded to its full size – just restricted opening hours. accessed only through a very, very
like a transformer. Its mission: the "Especially in building construction, narrow doorway, so it was the only
removal of two escalators. you are constantly faced with solution,” says Eisshofer.
new challenges where you reach
High Performance in the Tightest your limits and have to develop Palfinger Africa,
of Spots whole new concepts and solutions +27 (0) 11 608 3670,
The PCC 57.002 is ideal for use in to achieve your objectives," says [email protected]
very restricted spaces. Its crane STRABAG construction technician www.palfinger.com
unit can be operated and controlled
independently of its crawler chassis.

Lifting Africa - May/Jun 2020 25

CRAWLER CRANE Manitowoc launched the new MLC150-1
crawler crane

Manitowoc has unveiled its latest crawler crane the Manitowoc MLC150-
1. It is the latest in a line of crawler cranes that have been very successful,
especially for their competitive load charts and job site manoeuvrability.

The new crawler crane continues The new crawler crane continues the momentum of its popular predecessor.
the momentum of its popular
predecessor, the MLC100-1, heights, and the crane is designed upgrades to the cab in the MLC150-
increasing the capacity to 150 tons to be transported with minimal 1," Seeliger said.
(165 USt) and adding a host of permitted loads. “While this crane has great capacity
several new features. Operators will particularly enjoy and reaches for the 150 USt class,
It was designed to meet the needs using Manitowoc’s Crane Control improved transport and erection
of customers that desire a compact, System (CCS), which can be found efficiencies are always something
manoeuvrable crawler crane across Manitowoc’s crane ranges users like to see.” In addition to the
with a strong load chart and easy and provides commonality in unveiling of the MLC150-1,
transport. operation and maintenance. CLT Cranes,
“A big component of The Additionally, the left side console +27 (0) 323 9600,
Manitowoc Way is listening to rotates for improved egress [email protected],
exactly what our customers need inside the cab. "Users will like the www.cltcranes.com
and want in their cranes,” said
Brennan Seeliger, product manager
at Manitowoc Cranes.
"We have had great feedback on
the MLC100-1, so we based the
new MLC150-1 on that model, but
boosted the capacity for the 150-
ton (165 USt) class." The MLC150-1
features a 150-ton (165 USt) base
capacity and a maximum boom
length of 78 metres (256 ft).
A fixed jib of 24 metres (80 ft)
with a 27-ton (29.5 USt) capacity
is available for the crane, and a
52-metre (170 ft) luffing jib with
a capacity of 46-ton (50.2 USt) is
another strong option for the job
site.
This new crane features quicker
assembly than previous models,
too. The boom butt mounted
sheave enables self-assembly
without the boom top, it features
a button style rope termination,
and a gantry-raised counterweight
reduces components.The boom cap,
jib butt and struts ship as a single
package for fewer connections.
It’s also easier to transport. An
increased hook height enables
self-assembly with various trailer

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Experience the Progress.

© Airbus

Top performances thanks to cutting-edge technology

Liebherr is fascinating technology. For decades our name and freezer units, machine tools, key components for
has been synonymous with top quality in many areas. aerospace and rail transport, as well as solutions for
Whether it is tower cranes or mobile cranes – or hydrau- mechanical, hydraulic and electric drive and control
lic excavators or wheel loaders – or crawler tractors and technology. The portfolio of the Liebherr Group also
crawler loaders or machines for concrete technology. includes six hotels in Ireland, Austria and Germany.
With Liebherr you experience progress. In addition to Around 46,000 employees in over 130 companies world-
construction machines, Liebherr develops, designs and wide ensure that Liebherr will also remain your reliable
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FORKLIFT

Lithium-ion outpacing
battery power options

The advent of Lithium-ion driven forklifts is revolutionising the materials
handling industry. According to Masslift Africa, the companies who

are willing to step into this new era will see numerous benefits around
efficiency, runtime, and maintenance in comparison to the lead-acid

battery predecessors.

According to Hugh Golden, National consider when looking at the costs availability and shifts. This also
Sales Manager, demand for of Lithium-ion versus lead-acid reduces the need for a second
Lithium-ion powered forklifts is on battery-powered forklifts. “Yes, battery for night shifts if the
the rise. This is partly due to the Lithium-ion batteries are around 1.5 battery is charged whenever the
numerous benefits associated with to 2 times the prices of lead-acid driver takes a break – for example
lithium-ion batteries and in part but you are getting a longer lifespan during tea times, lunchtimes, shift
due to changes in legislation. and saving on maintenance costs.” changes, toilet breaks etc.”
“The demand in South Africa is Lead-acid batteries need to be The operational benefits of not
growing annually. One reason maintained daily by topping up requiring a second battery for your
is that legislation will inevitably each cell with deionised water night shifts include the fact that
move towards minimising the and cleaning the battery of spilt there is then no need for a battery
use of diesel forklifts around food acid with a wet cloth to prevent bay which is costly to install and
products. We are also seeing tracking. Failure to top up the requires space, ventilation and
several clients moving away from battery results in oxidation which epoxy painted floors.
diesel or LPG (gas) forklifts due to damages the plates and decreases The charging cycle and focus
the emissions and costs associated the battery lifespan. Additionally, on maintenance both affect the
with LPG.” numerous health safety risks can lifespan of batteries in the long
Golden says that he anticipates arise when the battery is not term. As lead-acid batteries age,
a major increase in the demand cleaned. The battery terminals can they don’t last as long between
for electric forklifts over the next start to corrode which can cause charges.
5 years – and that Lithium-ion the battery to catch fire. Acid also To get as much productive time
will likely be the preferred choice corrodes the tank and wiring which behind the wheel of the forklift
over the more traditional lead- are costly to repair. as possible, most drivers will then
acid batteries as it outperforms By contrast, Lithium-ion batteries push the battery as long as they
in several areas. When compared require zero maintenance can and will discharge it past the
to lead-acid batteries, Lithium- throughout their lifespan. recommended ‘80% depth of
ion power offers superior energy Lithium-ion also wins when it discharge’.
efficiency, zero maintenance and comes to charging and uptime. When this happens, a voltage spike
longer life cycles for greater uptime Lead-acid batteries must be charged can occur, damaging the forklift’s
and productivity. for eight hours at a time and don’t electronics which is expensive to
“Lithium-ion batteries have a allow for opportunity charging. repair. There are no voltage spikes
longer lifespan lasting 6 to 8 years “Lithium-ion allows for batteries to with Lithium-ion batteries which
or 12,000 to 20,000 hours, and be charged anytime, for any period goes a long way towards protecting
this is a battery that is completely – even just for a couple of minutes,” and preserving the forklift’s
maintenance-free throughout its Golden explains. electronics.
life,” Golden explains. “This allows much greater flexibility Does this charging system translate
According to Golden, this is the in your operations as you can even to power and efficiency? “Yes,” says
main factor that clients need to structure charging around driver
28 Lifting Africa - May/Jun 2020

Golden. “While output power is batteries can also be damaged directly from the battery supplier to FORKLIFT
generally the same across forklift by corrosion and cable failures our clients.
models, Lithium-ion power does because they contain sulfuric acid- We are transparent when it comes
provide some benefits when you based electrolytes,” says Golden. to discussions around the pros and
look at endurance. In looking to a greener future, cons as well as performance and
The output power is the same, but Golden notes that lead-acid technical data. With this, we can
Lithium-ion has been estimated battery disposal poses a higher show customers the total cost of
to run for 1.35 times longer than environmental risk due to the ownership comparing the diesel,
a forklift powered by a lead-acid hazardous nature of the lead and LPG, lead-acid and Lithium-ion
battery.” Golden explains that this the sulfuric acid. options.
difference between lead-acid and Lithium-ion batteries, by contrast, As experts in this field, we also
Lithium-ion in respect of power can be recycled into their base understand that each application
stems from the fact that as a lead- elements – lithium, iron and is unique, and we strive to supply
acid battery discharges during phosphorus. There is, therefore, no clients with the forklift that will be
operation, the speed of the forklift risk of acid spills that cause injury, most beneficial to their specific
starts to reduce due to the drop in or damage to properties or the needs and operations.”
voltage. environment. In closing, Golden emphasises that
Because a Lithium-ion battery To date, Masslift has received over clients need to be ready to adapt
sustains a constant voltage during 50 orders for Lithium-ion electric to new technology to reap the
discharge, the performance of the forklifts. benefits.
machine is not affected. “In terms This has been on their Mitsubishi 3 “We think Lithium-ion is the future
of efficiency, this makes Lithium-ion and 4 wheel electric models (FB – and we are saying, let’s be pioneers
streaks ahead of the older lead-acid TCB/ CB) which are all compatible and go for it.
technology.” with Lithium-ion batteries. Masslift The operational efficiencies and
“In addressing safety, which Africa’s Mitsubishi RBF Reach Trucks potential life span of the battery
remains a key concern from a are also compatible providing outweigh the risks of testing the
driver and operational point of numerous options within the cost- new technology.
view, Lithium-ion batteries are effective MLIFT range. Masslift will always be open to
seen as lower risk because they are “We do recommend that drivers making available any product that
maintenance-free. charge the batteries as often as can reduce total cost, extend the
This takes human error in possible and make sure they don’t life of the forklift or make the
cleaning or topping up the battery discharge the Lithium-ion battery forklift safer – and we’ll always
incorrectly out of the equation. down to 0% as this can damage the be pushing these to the forefront
The main safety concern is the battery which affects the warranty,” where we feel our clients stand to
emission of harmful acidic gasses Golden reports. benefit.”
and hydrogen given off by lead- Masslift is committed to guiding
acid batteries while charging. clients through the process of Masslift Africa,
These gasses pose health and adopting this new technology. +27 (0) 87 150 8575,
corrosion risks that you don’t worry “We provide a detailed warranty [email protected]
about with Lithium-ion. Lead-acid www.mitsubishiforklifts.ca.za

Lifting Africa - May/Jun 2020 29

FORKLIFT Mistubishi Masslift
ready to lift SA
businesses

Since lockdown was first implemented, Marco Caverni, CEO of Masslift
Africa, says that the country has seen a major shift in logistics and supply

chain management.

“As specialists in materials handling, as an essential service provider. businesses and businesses that
we have had a front-row seat to the Administration and sales staff are will be reopening and need to
logistical challenges that our clients working remotely from home while increase material handling capacity.
have been faced with. Despite technicians, contracts managers Depending on unit availability,
this, as a nation united in the fight and workshop staff are in the field Masslift’s lead time for delivery can
against COVID-19, South Africa when required. be as quick as same-day delivery
has managed to keep everything For field services and repairs, for an existing customer. For new
running and the shelves stocked.” Masslift has a 24-hour call centre clients, they offer a turnaround
Caverni attributes this to the with technicians and contracts time on delivery of forklifts within
resilience of South Africans, the managers on standby attending to 2 – 3 days.
strong leadership shown by the breakdowns at client sites. Masslift teams in the field are
government, and the agility of All open clients are being serviced taking all the recommended
companies who service the fast- from all the main business centres hygiene precautions including
moving consumer goods industry. and Masslift can extend their reach wearing masks, using hand sanitiser
“We as Masslift Africa are proud of up to 300km outside central hubs and using gloves where required.
the part that our team has played in to assist those who are providing They also comply fully with PPE and
this. We have managed to attend to essential goods and services. hygiene protocols at client sites.
all breakdowns and services while Masslift’s dealers are helping to “Masslift is committed to
keeping up with the demand for bridge the gaps to ensure national supporting our clients who are
forklifts, which play an integral role service coverage. essential service providers – and all
in the logistics side of the retail and “Breakdowns can also be logged on customers who will be reopening
e-commerce industries.” our service app for existing clients,” their businesses soon.
Just days ahead of the lowering of Caverni explains. “The app has At no point during the Level 5
lockdown to Level 4 risk, Caverni been instrumental in building our lockdown did our teams allow the
spoke on behalf of Masslift Africa to reputation for a quick turnaround challenges of working remotely to
announce their service continuity on repairs and services. Clients have get in the way of service excellence.
plans to ensure a steady supply immediate access to our service Whether companies need forklift
of forklifts to businesses that will department and can track the rental, are looking to buy forklifts
be re-opening. “We all have to process. or need services related to forklift
make sure that we can contribute This is one of the ways that Masslift operation, Masslift is here to help
to the revival of the economy shows a strong commitment to reopen South Africa,” Caverni
post-lockdown. As Masslift, we supporting our clients during this concludes.
want to do our part to get South period of uncertainty.”
Africa moving forward as soon as Masslift’s full forklift rental, sales Masslift Africa,
possible.” and services offering is available +27 (0) 87 150 8575,
From a staff and service delivery to assist both essential service [email protected]
point of view, Masslift is classified www.mitsubishiforklifts.ca.za

30 Lifting Africa - May/Jun 2020

Hiab launched new MULTILIFT Optima TRUCK MOUNTED CRANES

Hiab, part of Cargotec, launches MULTILIFT Optima 15S and MULTILIFT
Optima 25S hook lifts for two and four-axle trucks to complete the
MULTILIFT Optima product range.

The Optima range has an updated value and deliver quality, safety, everyday loading tasks,” says Henri
easy-to-use controller with one and reliability. Jahnonen Director, Sales and
additional function. There are The MULTILIFT Optima 20s for Product Business Management,
now three levers and one button three-axle trucks was launched in Hiab. Customers within Hiab’s
available to control up to four 2016 and offers a 20-ton capacity, service network area have the
options. while the 15S and 25S offer 15 and option of signing a Hiab ProCare™
The hook lift can be customised 25 tons capacity for two and four- service contract for their
with optional features, such as axle trucks respectively. equipment.
automatic sequence control, “The MULTILIFT Optima hook lift Hiab ProCare offers scheduled
hydraulic locks and fast speed range gives our customers the and preventive maintenance using
functions for greater ease-of-use, ability to work faster and carry original spare parts to retain the
safety and productivity. more payload while reducing their high quality of the equipment
Optima hook lifts have a light, yet CO2 emissions. and reduce the risk of costly
robust construction to provide This is the cost-efficient choice breakdowns and unexpected
better fuel efficiency and reduce for customers who need the right downtime.
CO2 emissions. functions for safe, reliable and Hiab,
All Optima hook lifts offer great fast performance for repetitive, [email protected],
www.hiab.com

Lifting Africa - May/Jun 2020 31

MOBILE CRANE

Zoomlion produces the world’s first
pure electric truck crane

Zoomlion takes the lead in environmental protection construction in
machinery industry

"We have partnered with the and is more economical and and industrial sockets, which
world's leading suppliers for green environmentally friendly than other accommodates customers' need for
energy parts and tailored to the truck cranes in the market. The charging.
usage scenarios and working truck crane can reach a maximum The production of ZTC250N-EV is
conditions of truck cranes. We speed of 90 km/h (56mph) and the the result of Zoomlion's philosophy
equipped the truck crane with maximum grade ability reaches of sustainable development, which
high energy storage density LFP 50%. Its comprehensive energy is of great significance for energy
battery, which is the safest in the cost can be reduced to only 35% of saving and emission reduction, also
world," introduced Mr Wang Qitao, other fuel-powered products in the demonstrating Zoomlion's R&D and
Technical Director of Engineering same class with zero emissions. The innovation capacity.
Cranes Branch of Zoomlion. "The sound of the vehicle during driving "We had set up a specialized
bodywork and chassis applied a and operating is no higher than team in 2018, consisting of staff
ZIC intelligent collaborative control 65dB. The intelligent control system from research, engineering,
strategy, which perfectly combines equipped also allows high-precise manufacturing and quality control
the TCEMS high-efficiency energy control for the vehicle. departments, and completed the
management system and a BMS ZTC250N-EV can deliver over production of the truck crane within
battery management system." 260 km (160 miles) of range, two years," said Mr Wang.
The 25-ton pure electric-powered which meets the requirement of
ZTC250N-EV truck crane keeps most construction operations. It Zoomlion,
dynamic power in performance can fit standard charging plugs www.zoomlion.com

32 Lifting Africa - May/Jun 2020



LIFTING TACKLE Lifting Equipment training, plant audits,
registers and codes of practice

There often appears to be a lot of confusion in industry and mining,
including at major construction sites, regarding the legal requirements
for the inspection and/or testing of lifting tackle (LT) and chain blocks and
lever hoists, now defined as hand-powered lifting devices, in OHSA DMR 18

2015.

It must be noted that the revised lifting devices, but excluding lifting to the type of lifting tackle or hoist
DMR 18, published by the DEL, tackle, must be conducted or that he is inspecting “
effective October 1, 2015, placed be supervised by an LMI, who is An examination is a “detailed
new responsibilities on users registered with ECSA. study by a competent person
and suppliers, with new lifting in such depth and detail as he
equipment definitions, user’s The LMI would have been assessed considers necessary to enable him
responsibilities and revised and found competent by a /her to determine whether the
contents. Registration Committee at ECSA, equipment being examined is safe
The revised DMR also incorporates to test only the specific types of to remain in use” (SANS 500) This
certain lifting equipment SANS machine for which he has been examination could include stripping
documents, which now become registered for, as an LMI. and repairing of a hoist and then
mandatory under section 44(1) of conducting an operational test on
the Act. Note that ECSA does not print the completion. Such an examination
Although LME and LMI scope of competence of the LMI can be done by an LMI or appointed
requirements for mining on his LMI certificate and the only competent person such as a
operations are not specified in method for the user to establish technician or artisan.
the MHSA Chapter 8 Regulations, whether the LMI is competent 2. Must a lifting tackle inspector
these inspection and testing to load test a specific category of (LTI) be a registered LMI?
requirements, applicable to lifting machine, is to request a copy of The answer is no. It must be
machines and hoists, is accepted the LMIs ECSA letter of registration, stressed that an LTI does not have
as compulsory for mines as well. which reflects his scope. to be a registered LMI.
Section 103 of the MHSA is relevant The core function of an LMI is to
by interpretation. Here are some of the frequently- conduct or supervise a load test on
It is common knowledge that asked questions around this issue a lifting machine or hoist. LMIs are
all lifting machines, which are 1. Visual Inspections compared to qualified to inspect lifting tackle
classified according to different Examinations. as well, providing they have also
Codes in the DMRNCOP, must be It is the writer’s interpretation had the necessary training and
performance load tested at intervals that a visual external inspection is experience.
not exceeding 12 months, by a done by visually checking all visible Government notice No: GRN 257,
service provider or LME, which is a components of a sling or hoist, by dated March 7, 2008 states “This
company registered with the DEL. a proper checklist. This inspection registration does not apply to
The actual load test on the lifting can be done by a competent person persons who examine lifting tackles
machine, including hand, powered who is defined in DMR 18 as a in terms of regulation 18 (10) (e) of
“person or inspector, appointed in
writing, with the necessary training,
knowledge and experience relevant

34 Lifting Africa - May/Jun 2020

the Driven Machinery Regulations.” as a test above the rated WLL can 14 ton if it conforms to SANS 94, LIFTING TACKLE
3. Who can inspect lifting tackle? develop a latent defect in the sling which specifies a FOS of 7:1 Even
Lifting tackle has to be visually that could cause it to fail later an inferior, sub-standard 2-ton sling
inspected, at intervals not on, under repeated loading. For should withstand a proof load of 4
exceeding three months, by a example, to subject a sling with a tons but does not confirm that the
“competent person”. WLL of 5 ton, that is 5 years old, sling is legal in terms of SANS 94
The person is deemed competent to a test load of 10-ton, which is which requires a minimum 14-ton
by his "knowledge, experience and equal to a 100% overload, can be break load.
training" and appointed in writing detrimental or damaging to the
as an LTI. The LTI should keep a sling, or certain components of the (f) All testing of new lifting tackle
register of these inspections on site. sling such as hooks and coupling must be conducted under an
It must be noted that inspections links etc. "accepted or appropriate technical
can be conducted at more frequent (c) All OEMs specify a WLL for the standard” There is no SANS or
intervals if so required by the user. size and type of sling supplied, and International Standard for load
No specific inspection periods are state that the sling must not be testing slings in use. There are only
specified in the MHSA, Chapter subjected to a load over the rated standards for the OEM to test new
8.5 Regulations and mines have to WLL. This WLL is also specified in slings or components as part of his
specify in their Standard Operating the relevant Standard, such as a manufacturing process.
Procedures (SOP) their inspection SANS, to which the sling or product
periods, method, requirements, is manufactured. For the above reasons, testing
inspector qualifications etc. There (d) It is also relevant to take of slings in use is therefore not
is currently no DEL requirement to cognizance of OHSA Section 15 encouraged. Only lifting machines,
register LTI’s with the DEL, although “Duty not to interfere with, damage including hand, powered lifting
this can be legislated in future. or miss-use things” when load devices, must be periodically load
Lifting tackle inspections can be testing slings in use to more than tested by LME/LMIs.
conducted by in house appointed the rated WLL of the sling as this 5. What type of certificates must
LTI’s or contracted service can damage the sling. be supplied with LT and hoists?
providers, the latter obviously at a (e) To test a 2-ton webbing sling to The word “Test Certificate” does
cost to the user. 4-ton proves nothing as the sling not appear in the OHSA or MHSA.
If the user is using a service should not fail at a load of less than It is common practice, and the
provider to conduct lifting tackle user should insist that suppliers
and hoist inspections, the user provide either a Certificates of Test
should insist on the service
provider’s staff providing proof
of training and experience, and
that they have been appointed, in
writing, by the service provider.
4. Must lifting tackle in use be
subjected to annual load testing?
The answer is an emphatic NO Over
the last few years, this practice has
become popular, mostly as a result
of the user's ignorance of legal
requirements and service providers
who promote this practice for
commercial reasons.
It must be stated that
manufacturers of the chain, wire
rope and webbing, are totally
against this practice as:
(a) It is not a legal requirement in
terms of OHSA DMR 18 (10) or any
MHSA Chapter 8 Regulations to
conduct periodic load testing on
slings in use.
(b) It can be detrimental to the
service life of a sling or component

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LIFTING TACKLE or a Certificate of Conformance to for colour coding either. The relevant SANS for chain
a specific quality manufacturing The practise is to attach a specific blocks and lever hoists specify
Standard, when purchasing lifting colour to a sling or hoist after it has that the OEM “shall supply a
tackle and hoists. been periodically inspected. It is means or information for the user
A Certificate of Test must state important to note that a sling is not to determine if the hook throat
the actual test load, the date always safe to use, simply because opening is more than the OEMs
of the test and other relevant it is colour coded, and operators specification"
details as specified in the relevant should be trained accordingly. This "means or information" can
Standard, whereas a Certificate Proper colour coding charts must be in the form of marks on the
of Conformance must state the be placed in the workplace in hooks applied by the OEM, or the
Standard, such as a SANS, DIN or conspicuous places etc. dimensions can be specified in the
EN to which the product has been 7. Must sling hooks be fitted with operating manual which must be
manufactured. safety latches? supplied with the hoist.
This certificate is regarded as the This is also not a legal requirement Any hoist that carries a CE mark
“birth certificate” of the sling and but, once again can be insisted must be supplied with an EU
must be kept on record till the upon in a company SOP. Certain Declaration of Conformity, a Test
sling is scrapped, after which the hooks, such as foundry hooks and Certificate as well as an operating
certificate can be cancelled as the grab hooks are not designed to be manual and be branded according
equipment as it is no longer in use fitted with latches and these hooks to CE requirements.
and has been removed from the fully comply with international The manual will specify hook throat
workplace. quality standards such as EN 1677. openings.
Slings must be marked with the Note that top and bottom hooks 9. What marking should be on
relevant certificate number, and fitted to chain blocks and lever Shackles?
rated WLL, and other details for hoists must be fitted with latches, Shackles do not have to be marked
traceability back to the supplier. as required in SANS 1594 and SANS with an individual number.
The rule of thumb is “where does 1636. Shackles should be marked with
it come from and what can it lift?” 8. Must sling and hoist hooks be the WLL, the size, a traceable OEM
If a sling is not marked with this pop marked? symbol or brand name, as well as
information, do not use it! This practice is also not a legal with a batch compliance number or
It is also important thas users have requirement for sling hooks but mark.
a written scrapping procedure that recommended for crane hooks. Most shackles are marked in
specifies the steps to take when Sling hooks can be damaged as imperial sizes such as 5/8 or 3/4,
scrapping LT, which must include a result of incorrect methods of as most shackles comply with US
cancelling the suppliers' certificate, marking and the manufacturer Federal Specs which are not in
as the sling is no longer in service. will dispute any subsequent claim metric sizes.
6. Must slings be colour coded for damage etc. See OHSA Section Shackles could also be stamped
periodically? 15 “duty not to interfere with or with a specific number of the
This is not a legal requirement but damage….” corresponding supplier’s certificate,
can be stipulated in a company SOP. Also, pop marks should be applied but this is not a legal requirement
There is no international Standard by the supplier before first use. and must be done in an area
recommended by the OEM.
36 Lifting Africa - May/Jun 2020 10. WLL versus SWL, These terms
are often confused and there is a
difference.
The WLL is the maximum load to
be lifted, lowered or suspended
by a hoist or sling as specified
by the OEM and specified in the
manufacturing Standard The WLL is
marked on the hoist or sling tag and
is based on the design factor (FOS)
and must never be exceeded.
All tackle and hoists manufacturing
Standards specify that hoists and
sling be marked with the WLL,
and not the SWL. The SWL is
determined by a competent person

depending on the method of use (b) If shackles are used at angles the that the above information is the LIFTING TACKLE
and operational conditions. It can SWL reduces accordingly (at 90° less writer’s opinion only and should
be the same or less, but never more 50%) not be construed as legal advice or
than the WLL. (c) The SWL of a mobile crane is legally binding, but as a guide to
specified on the cranes' load chart promoting lifting equipment safety
To name a few examples: that specifies the SWL depending in the workplace.
(a) The SWL of a sling reduces as on the boom angle and boom
the angle increases between the extension. Phakamisa Safety Consultants
sling legs and If a chain is used to Unfortunately, there are many grey assist to compile customized
lift hot loads, the SWL reduces as areas in both the OHSA and MHSA SOPs, conduct audits and provide
the chain temperature increases. regarding the use, inspection and specialized lifting equipment
testing of lifting equipment and training and consulting, with the
discretion and best practice must objective for users to comply with
be adhered to. a Total Safe Lifting Program in the
Safety Officers and other workplace.
supervisory personnel must be Phakamisa Safety Consultants
cautioned not to possibly insist 082 372 4595
on specific legal requirement if [email protected].
they do not know what the law www.phakamisasafety.co.za
requires. The law is there to be
implemented by the user and not
to be interpreted for personal
or commercial purposes.Lastly
properly compiled SOPs (written
operating procedures) must specify
all lifting equipment requirements,
particular to the User’s specific
operation and be implemented by
their staff and contractors.
To conclude, it must be stressed

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MINI CRANES

The first Jekko SPX532

SPX532, one of the latest but already appreciated Jekko mini cranes,
arrived in Latin America for the first time and was recently delivered to

Guindaste Aranha.

The new model adds up to other "Thanks to the compact dimensions been working hard, professionally
Jekko mini cranes already owned by and footprint, smaller than in and ethically to meet the needs
Guindaste Aranha, who has been the previous SPX527 and SPX536 of many sectors such as logistics,
Jekko products’ representative in models, and the excellent lifting transport, hoisting in restricted and
Brazil for two years. capacity and maximum reachable hard-to-reach places.
This mini crane became known height, SPX532 is positioned We actively run marketing
thanks to the important innovations between the small size and the big campaigns on specialised media
it incorporates: a cutting-edge size mini cranes and is the right and magazines, radio, television and
stabilising system, a sophisticated answer to both rental and sale social media.
electronic and hydraulic system, market needs," says Mr Jefferson We invest heavily in trade fairs
greater ease of use, increased lifting in the industrial, building and
capacity (3.2 tons), an updated Candeo, Guindaste Aranha’s mining sectors and we organise
design and a new and user-friendly Director. presentations and demonstrations
radio remote control. “Since 2008 Guindaste Aranha has for consultants, engineers,
Important new features include architects both at our headquarter
also the 1-ton hydraulic jib, the and in other locations.- Mr Candeo
maximum height of which, at 17.3 continues - Talking about numbers,
metres, can be compared to that of we have sold more than 200
a higher category of crane. machines so far and we own a
The jib can be stored in three ways, rental fleet of 40 units serving the
either at rest on the column, on the entire national territory.
ground or resting under the main Finally, our technical assistance
arm. services, operators training and
SPX532 is the most high- after-sales services obtained several
performance single door crane Quality Certifications: INMETRO,
on the market and can be used SEST/SENAI and ISO 9001 and
for work in both confined spaces, 14001."
particularly in the glass market,
and open areas in the industrial Jekko,
maintenance and building sectors. [email protected],
www.jekko.it
38 Lifting Africa - May/Jun 2020

MEWPS

XCMG MEWPS market growing

Leading Chinese original equipment manufacturer (OEM) XCMG has
significantly expanded its mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPS)

output accompanied by a strong international strategy.

Having identified Europe, the presence in Europe. lifts and 22-72m engine power
largest MEWPS market in the world, Having showcased their versatility, straight boom lifts. Ready to expand
as an area of growth the company productivity, availability and their footprint in Sou3th Africa,
signed a dealer agreement with SRB energy-saving through their MEWPS XCMG has indicated that dealer
in 2018. range as well as XCMG's support opportunities are available locally
Since then thousands of scissor for finance, backup and technical for MEWPS and access platforms of
lifts and articulating boom lifts assistance it is a region where more full specifications.
have been sold in Europe where growth is expected. XCMG is searching for a MEWPS
the equipment has been very well XCMG is a one-stop provider for dealer in South Africa, contact us
received. MEWP including 4-14m electric- today for more information.
Over the past two years, the XCMG driven scissor lifts, 6-14m hydraulic-
and SRB partnership has grown driven scissor lifts, 14-18m A/C XCMG,
going from strength to strength articulating boom lifts, 16-45m 0086 135 8547 4543,
as the OEM continues to grow its engine power articulating boom [email protected],
www.xcmg.com

Lifting Africa - May/Jun 2020 39

SPREADER BEAMS

Airpes spreader beam for wind turbine
manufacturer

Airpes, a manufacturer of lifting, weighing and below-the-hook equipment,
has shipped the first in a series of 75 metric ton capacity custom, adjustable

spreader beams to one of the largest companies that assemble wind
turbines.

The beams are a new development adjust for new types of loads with because our customers want a solid
of an old type that the customer different weight distributions. It base to operate from.”
bought from various suppliers. was manufactured at Airpes’s main Airpes has three principal lines of
Airpes and the customer came factory near Barcelona, Spain. business, namely pre-engineered
together to address some safety Tad Dunville, general manager at weighing and monitoring kits for
and flexibility issues to arrive at the Airpes Americas, said: “The beam is overhead cranes, including load
new design. designed for safety and flexibility. cells, overload protection, readouts,
Airpes has active sales with three of It can work under most reasonably and data loggers; engineered lifting
the top four wind turbine producers similar cranes of that capacity and devices for wind turbine erection;
in the world. has features that allow it to quickly and engineered below-the-hook
The beam weighs approx. 5 metric be moved from crane to crane and devices, such as coil grabs, rotating
tons and measure approximately also refocus on somewhat different blocks, and magnets (and lifting
10-metres (33 ft.); it was designed loads. and spreader beams). As is the case
with flexibility in mind and will They are one of our best customers with the majority of case studies,
be utilized beneath the hooks of for safe working procedures; the the latest order included product
various overhead cranes and mobile factory is very clean and efficient, design, build and documentation.
cranes, which range in capacity and they have an impressive safety Dunville said: “There are very few
from 100 tons to 400 tons. crew. I love working with them manufacturers out there that have
The beam will primarily be used because they realize that not just built any diesel-hydraulic spreaders;
to lift almost-finished product in the load is important, but so are the we rarely do not have one under
the final stages of a manufacturing people and the time.” production. Beyond that, we
and assembly process that spans Airpes delivered a complete turnkey offered the best price, a very robust
the U.S., India, and Germany. It will solution that included rigging gear. design, flexibility to work with
also be capable of lifting repower Dunville continued: “Our customers automation, and a vibrant support
turbines in the field. expect us to deliver a whole network.
The device has a three-way package.That means the ancillary We were also willing to train a
adjustable balance mechanism features are no longer ancillary. few local providers as dealers and
that allows flexibility for different If they have to hunt around for repair centres and that made a big
operating environments and also five days to find a shackle that we difference. Nobody wants to know
to provide a safe back-up in case regularly buy, it doesn’t add value. how smart we are, they want to
power is lost. The bale that rigs the Same with logistics and product know how quickly we can support
beam to the hook can be shifted support; we are quickly signing them.”
forward and aft, when unloaded, to up partners in a support network He added: “There always is [an

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SPREADER BEAMS

alternative, less technological through some value engineering will interface with the adjustable
solution], but we don’t want to be solutions with our crane builder beams. Buckner and Barnhart, both
the bottom feeder—ever. partners. In this instance, we were mobile crane and rigging firms,
We all know who those guys are, once again able to save some could utilize the product in the field,
and they’re constantly creating serious money by re-thinking non- Airpes stated.
problems for owners with critical pieces.” Airpes,
inexpensive components that have •Reading Crane, Shaw-Box, Buckner [email protected],
no support network. Heavylift Cranes and Barnhart Crane www.airpes.com
That said, we always like to think are among other companies that

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WATER BAGS Proof load test water bags

The age-old question within the lifting industry is the use of solid weights
VS proof load test water bags.

While there is use for both 35-ton proof load test bags can water will keep flowing and the load
solid weights & water bags in be transported on a 1-ton light will increase – however the reading
the industry depending on the delivery vehicle or bakkie as we put on the flow meter will not. If we
applications and site requirements, it in South Africa. This means that look at Europe – Flow meters are
water bags are the more we can achieve more competitive no longer permitted to be used as
economical option when it comes pricing as the logistic cost is there have been multiple incidents
to the inspection and load testing of lowered. that have occurred whilst in use.
larger lifting machinery.
Some machines such as forklifts are Going green. The function of a load cell is to
only suited to testing with a solid Now we know to be more conscious measure mass or load and is,
test weight as the machine's load than ever when it comes to therefore, more suited to the
centre needs to be achieved and environmental issues and water application of load testing. One
the test load cannot be under-slung saving methods. So how do we must remember it is essential for a
as per SANS 10388. combat this?Simple – most sites load cell to be calibrated regularly
While there is use for both have water treatment systems and to ensure accuracy.
solid weights & water bags in we can pump the water back into
the industry depending on the the system to avoid wastage. Now let's talk price.
applications and site requirements The cost of water bags are very
- water bags are the more With regards to port applications – high as the materials used must
economical option. seawater can be pumped from the be of the highest quality.The
So the debate begins. Test weights port – provided the right pumps are investment in water bags requires
or proof load test water bags? used and the seawater is drained a lot of capital to procure these
Cost-saving straight back into the ocean. bags and the life spans depend on
It is far more economical to care, handling, frequency of use
transport water bags as opposed Use of flow meters VS load cells and material construction. Regular
to solid test weights provided the While a flow meter is a cheaper maintenance is also essential.
application is right. option - one must take into account
As mentioned – forklifts and certain the function of a flow meter, It is not economical for some
other machinery cannot be tested which is to measure flow and not companies to purchase bags due
with water bags. If we look at the mass. Many factors could affect to the capital required, however
practicality with regards to the the reading of the flow meter for -there are a few companies such as
transportation – water bags make load test use. One factor is the ours - that offer water bag rentals
more sense. viscosity of the water – basically the and will gladly assist throughout
As a frame of reference to water density. Are you using clean Africa with rental solutions to suit
transport 70 tons of solid test water, dirty water or seawater? the project.
weights will likely require three All factors play a role in the mass
trucks and the logistical cost on that will be applied. Now a flow The rigging of Load Test bags.
that is astronomical, whereas the meter only measures flow and not LMI's & LME's making use of load
transportation of 70 tons of water water density and therefore cannot test bags must know how to rig
bags is simple - 2x correctly rolled be considered accurate. Another them. It is also essential to note
factor that could affect the reading that the way bags are rigged could
of the flow meter is if the water is effect tonnage capacities if multiple
not clean and an object becomes bags are rigged together.
jammed – such as a stone – the
The way bags are rigged could

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also affect the loss of water on the WATER BAGS
ground and drainage of the bags.
As a rule of thumb when calculating CSIR found the material used to be they were originally designed and
how many bags need to be used suitable for industrial tarpaulins. suitable material for proof load test
on larger tests – we often allow We have also seen this on some bags.
for +/- 10% in loss of capacity per other imported bags. The material The standards that should be
bag – provided the bags are rigged is also of much inferior quality adhered to are as follows when
correctly. and often the slings used for the looking at proof load test bags – EN
Not shock loading. harnesses are not lifting slings but ISO 1421, DIN 53357, DIN 53358,
Use of water bags also avoids the rather a sort of lashing material. DIN EN 12127, DIN EN 1876.
machine being shock loaded and Other quality assurance testing that
avoids damaging the machine QUALITY should be done are tests such as
further should the crane have a PROOF drop tests whereby certificates are
failure. LOAD TEST issued to assure the quality of the
This is because the load is increased BAGS IS bag.Most European bags come with
in increments by filling water the ESSENTIAL this certification.
LMI can monitor the machine as the This essentially means - the bag is
load is increased – if any defection Just as a comparison – our bag filled within its rated capacity and a
is detected the LMI can stop filling that was also subjected to the drop test is conducted – to put this
the bag and drain to avoid failure. testing at CSIR – it was documented into perspective because the force
This safety aspect is essential – as that the thickness of the bag was of the drop test on a 20-ton proof
it avoids further damage to the 1,3mm thick, the mass/unit area load test water bag is simulated
lifting machine and machinery was 1650/m2, tensile strength was to 44 tons – this test is conducted
surrounding the machine. 8300/9800*N, further to this our on every bag before it is sent out
Quality and material construction bag was found to have a puncture and not one per batch – this test is
of proof load test bags are essential tolerance. done only on commissioning. This is
as they are required to simulate This means that if the bag is essential to ensuring the quality of
large load tonnages, and any failure punctured – the bag will not split the bags.
due to poor quality products could and water will just come out from In conclusion, it is more economical
result in catastrophic failure on- the puncture – but will not drop an to use proof load test bags to test
site in which you are working and entire load of water onto the floor. lifting machinery provided the
this risk must be nullified. How do The CSIR found the material used to application permit this.
we do this? By ensuring that the be suitable for airlift bags for which We also strongly advise the use
bags which are used are of the of load cells with the use of water
highest quality and conform to bags rather than a flow meter.
international standards.
Multiple incidents have occurred World Wide Load Testing
within South Africa and around the Specialists,
world as a result of using bags that +27 (0) 31 572 4940,
are of inferior quality. A few years [email protected],
back an incident occurred within www.wwwlts.co.za
South Africa and an investigation
was carried out by CSIR. Lifting Africa - May/Jun 2020
CSIR documented every aspect
of the material construction did a
comparison between the bag that
failed and a European proof load
test bag from our company.
It was found that the material
construction was far inferior on
the failing bag - and the material
construction in terms of thickness
was documented as 0,6mm, the
mass/unit area was documented
at 880g/m2, tensile strength was
documented at 3000/3200*N,
further to this puncture tolerance
was found to not have any
tolerance.

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BUYERS GUIDE BEAM CRAWLS & FORKLIFTS HOSE AND CABLE Knuckle Boom
BEAM CLAMPS REELS
Kemach JCB
Elephant Lifting Equipment T: +27 (0) 11 826-6710 DEMAC SRL XCMG,
T: +27 (0) 12 661-6105 E: [email protected] T: +39 02-9784488 T: 0086 135 8547 4543,
F: +27 (0) 12 661-6104 W: www.kemachjcb.co.za F: +39 02-97003509 E: [email protected],
E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.xcmg.com
W: www.elephantlifting.co.za Jungheinrich W: www.demac.it
T: +27 (0) 10 596-8460 LIFTING TACKLE
BLOCKS E: [email protected] HYDRAULIC TOOLS
W: www.jungheinrich.co.za

Toco Lifting XCMG, Kiloton AJ Cranes
T: +27 (0) 11 345-8800 T: 0086 135 8547 4543, T: +27 (0) 861 707-707 T: +27 (0) 78 599-0610
E: [email protected] E: [email protected], F: +27 (0) 861 707-706 E: [email protected]
W: www.tocolifting.co.za W: www.xcmg.com E: [email protected] W: www.ajcranes.co.za
W: www.kiloton.co.za
Condra Cranes HOISTS W: www.onlinetoolshop.kiloton.co.za MH Dawood Plant Services
T: +27 (0) 11 776 6000 T: +27 (0) 11 496-1007
E: [email protected] New Height Lifting INSPECTION F: +27 (0) 11 496-1198
W: www.condra.co.za T: +27 (0) 82 304 9814 E: [email protected]
E: [email protected] Load Testing & Inspection Specialists W: www.mhdawood.co.za
CRANE HIRE W: www.newleight.com
Cranemec Group S.A Scaw Metals SA
T: +27 (0) 16 366-1393 T: +27 (0) 11 601-8400
F: +27 (0) 16 366-1392 F: +27 (0) 11 601-8405
E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
W: www.cranemec.co.za W: www.scaw.co.za

Marlboro Crane Hire Yale Lifting Solutions CB Lifting Equipment Yale Lifting Solutions
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F: +27 (0) 11 882-8303 F: +27 (0) 11 794-3560 T: +27 (0) 22 719-1435 (CPT) F: +27 (0) 11 794-3560
E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
W: www.marlborocrane.co.za W: www.yale.co.za W: www.cblifting.co.za W: www.yale.co.za
LOAD TESTING AND
CRAWLER CRANES EnerMech RE-CERTIFICATION
T: +27 (0) 21 286-4035
Liebherr Morris Material Handling SA F: +27 (0) 21 511-3553 AJ Cranes
T: +27 (0) 11 365-2000 T: +27 (0) 11 748-1000 E: [email protected] T: +27 (0) 78 599-0610
E: [email protected] F: +27 (0) 11 748-1093 W: www.enermech.com E: [email protected]
W: www.liebherr.com E: [email protected] W: www.ajcranes.co.za
W: www.morris.co.za
EQUIPMENT HIRE

World Wide Load Testing Yale Lifting Solutions Premier Load Testing & Services GregBev Enterprise
Specialist T: +27 (0) 11 794-2910 T: +27 (0) 14 596-5100 / 5026 C: +27 (0) 82 854-5143
T: +27 (0) 31 572-4940 F: +27 (0) 11 794-3560 C: +27 (0) 72 043-4018 C: +27 (0) 72 395 4342
E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
W: www.wwlts.co.za W: www.yale.co.za W: www.premierload.co.za W: www.gregbev.co.za

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Loadtech MOBILE CRANES By Carpel SRL - Italy REPAIRS BUYERS GUIDE
T: +27 (0) 12 661-0830 T: + 39 (0) 39 532-0952
C: +27 (0) 82 774-5223 COTAC Oy F: + 39 (0) 39 532-0825 AJ Cranes
E: [email protected] T: +35 840 069-9469 E: [email protected] T: +27 (0) 78 599-0610
W: www.loadtech.co.za F: +35 842 016-6959 W: www.bycarpel.it E: [email protected]
E: [email protected] W: www.ajcranes.co.za
W: www.crane.fi Demag Cranes
T: +27 (0) 11 898-3500 J Express Crane Services
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T: +27 (0) 14 596-5100 / 5026 T: 0086 135 8547 4543, E: richard.roughly@demag- F: +27 (0) 11 864-8408
C: +27 (0) 72 043-4018 E: [email protected], cranes.com M: +27 (0) 83 425-5535
E: [email protected] W: www.xcmg.com W: www.demagcranes.co.za E: [email protected]
W: www.premierload.co.za

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T: +27 (0) 11 794-2910 T: +27 (0) 11 365-2000 T: +27 (0) 11 740-9725/28 T: +27 (0) 82 304 9814
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E: [email protected] W: www.liebherr.com W: www.hpcranes.co.za W: www.newleight.com
W: www.yale.co.za
MOBILE CRANE SLINGS
MAINTENANCE SPARES

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T: +27 (0) 16 366-1393 T: +27 (0) 82 773-7019 T: +61 (0) 2 6760 3773
F: +27 (0) 16 366-1392 C: +27 (0) 82 956-3176 M: +61 (0) 448 668 308
E: [email protected] E: bianca@iysafetyinspection. E: zelman@andromesaindustries.
W: www.cranemec.co.za co.za com.au
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T: +91-866 999 7733 E: [email protected] T: +27 (0) 11 898-3500 T: +27 (0) 11 601-8400
T: +91-866 999 7833 W: www.liebherr.com F: +27 (0) 11 898-3533 F: +27 (0) 11 601-8405
E: [email protected] E: john.macdonald@konecranes. E: [email protected]
W: www.insutech.net com W: www.scaw.co.za
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T: +27 (0) 14 596-5100 / 5026
C: +27 (0) 72 043-4018 AJM Engineering Morris Material Handling SA XCMG,
E: [email protected] T: +27 (0) 11 453-0728 T: +27 (0) 11 748-1000 T: 0086 135 8547 4543,
W: www.premierload.co.za E: [email protected] F: +27 (0) 11 748-1093 E: [email protected],
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Jekko s.r.l. W: www.morris.co.za
T: +39 0438 1410083 Condra Cranes
F: +39 0438 1710123 T: +27 (0) 11 776 6000
E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
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F: +27 (0) 11 794-3560 F: +39 0438 1710123
E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
W: www.yale.co.za W: www.jekko-cranes.com

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ROPES

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E: [email protected] T: +27 (0) 11 475 3443
W: www.newleight.com F: +27 (0) 11 672 3888
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T: +27 (0) 11 601-8400 T: +27 (0) 16 366-1393
F: +27 (0) 11 601-8405 F: +27 (0) 16 366-1392
E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
W: www.scaw.co.za W: www.cranemec.co.za

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E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
W: www.combilift.co.za W: www.globaltraining.co.za

TESTING LMI Academy
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E: [email protected]
W: www.lmi-academy.co.za

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F: +27 (0) 86 619-7755 E: [email protected]
W: www.cjhcranes.co.za W: www.phakamisasafety.co.za

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BAGS
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W: www.mhdawood.co.za F: +27 (0) 11 970-1979
E: [email protected]
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