Equipment Certification

Overview

While massive cranes command the most attention, the rigging and below-the-hook equipment directly connecting the crane to the load represent the most critical, high-risk points of failure in any lifting operation. A massive crane is rendered instantly unsafe by a single non-compliant shackle or uncertified spreader beam. Our Equipment Certification service provides exhaustive verification for this vital gear, heavily focusing on the stringent requirements of AS4991 for lifting devices, AS1353 for synthetic slings, and AS3775 for chain slings. We meticulously inspect, proof load, and certify custom lifting frames, specialized vacuum lifters, complex rigging arrays, and vast inventories of standard lifting gear, ensuring every component possesses the verified integrity required to secure heavy loads safely.

The dynamic nature of rigging equipment—frequently moved, heavily used, and easily damaged—demands rigorous, ongoing certification protocols. For equipment hire companies, maintaining a continuously certified inventory is their core commercial and legal responsibility. For principal contractors, ensuring sub-contractors use only certified gear is a critical site-safety mandate. Our engineers provide robust certification programs, conducting systematic visual inspections, managing NDT on high-stress weldments, and witnessing proof load tests. We supply indelible compliance tagging, comprehensive digital asset registers, and formal certification reports. By maintaining absolute control over the compliance of your lifting equipment, we empower operators to execute complex lifts with total confidence, eradicating the severe risks associated with rigging failure.