LIFTING EQUIPMENT

The Case for Crane Refurbishment
Overhead crane replacement is costly and risky. Refurbishment offers proven cost savings, faster hoists and zero retraining often overlooked.

Autonomous Shaft Inspection
AI-led visual and LiDAR scanning is replacing manual shaft inspections in deep-level mining cutting human exposure and enabling predictive maintenance.

Temporary Rigging Structure
Steinmüller Africa’s crane-free rigging solution cut the Kriel Unit 6 outage by 60 days winning the 2025 Eskom Kriel Managers Award for Innovation.

Crane Replicates Helicopter in Motion
UJ’s new Rescue Centre uses a Condra crane to lift, rotate and tilt a Eurocopter fuselage over a survival pool for realistic rescue team training.

Safe and Secure Lifting Equipment
Konecranes customised Service Agreements deliver systematic lifting equipment maintenance for mining operations — protecting safety and production

Vital Maintenance in Lifting Industry
Neglected crane and hoist maintenance leads to costly downtime and serious accidents. SkyJacks explains why regular inspections are non-negotiable.

Oldest Working Crane
Condra is running a competition to find the company’s oldest working crane, showcasing product durability and offering cash prizes for the three longest-working machines discovered.

Digital Crane Maintenance Data
The Konecranes Portal centralises service reports, risk assessments, and component condition data for faster maintenance decisions.





