Unique 360° lifting solutions
2nd Quarter 2019, Other technologies

A unique service whereby lifting machines and lifting tackle can be examined and tested on-site, giving clients peace of mind that they comply fully with all regulatory requirements, as well as ensuring the safety of all personnel, is available from the newly established Mandirk Lifting. The company is part of the Mandirk Group, a specialist supplier of engineering tools and equipment for maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) applications in a wide range of industrial sectors. The internationally renowned brands represented by Mandirk Lifting include KITO, Ingersoll Rand, Enerpac and Liftall. Lifting tackle brands available are Myte, McKinnon Chain, and Umoya.. All brands are SANS- and SABS-compliant and subscribe to all relevant international regulations and accreditation.

The importance of the on-site service offered by Mandirk Lifting is that testing and certification of lifting equipment is not only a legal requirement in South Africa, but must be carried out by qualified specialists with access to calibrated testing equipment. Mandirk also issues certificates for all new equipment sold, in addition to inspecting, testing, and certifying equipment that is already in the field.

Here Mandirk Lifting complies fully with all relevant regulatory requirements. The scope of approvals offered includes lever hoists, chain block, and lifting tackles.

The equipment range catered for includes mechanical ratchet jacks, hydraulic pumps and cylinders, chain and lever blocks, geared and plain crawls, pneumatic hoists and winches, Tirfors and ropes, mechanical grabs and clamps, and slings (chains, polyester, and steel wire rope), together with inspection and proof load testing services.

For more information contact Jaclyn Bilson, Mandirk, +27 11 922 5300, jbilson@mandirk.co.za, www.mandirk.co.za

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