Below the Hook & Beyond
The crane is only one half of the lifting equation. The equipment below the hook—slings, spreader beams, vacuum lifters, and custom attachments—carries the same load and the exact same regulatory risk.
Cranes Australia provides comprehensive inspection and certification for the entire spectrum of lifting equipment. From fixed overhead factory cranes to bespoke forklift attachments, our engineers ensure every piece of lifting gear in your inventory is catalogued, tested, and certified safe for use.
Equipment Standards
- AS4991Lifting devices (beams, magnetic lifters, vacuum lifters)
- AS2550.11Vehicle loading cranes safe use
- AS2359.1Powered industrial trucks (Forklift attachments)
Equipment Expertise
Comprehensive coverage across all mechanical lifting assets.
Vehicle Loading Cranes
Inspection and certification of truck-mounted HIABs and stiff-boom cranes.
Overhead & Gantry Cranes
Compliance checks for factory bridge cranes, monorails, and gantry systems.
Hoists & Winches
Brake testing, rope inspection, and certification for industrial winches and hoists.
Lifting & Spreader Beams
NDT and load testing for custom and off-the-shelf below-the-hook beams.
Vacuum & Magnetic Lifters
Testing of specialist vacuum cups, reservoirs, and magnetic lifting arrays.
Forklift Attachments
Certification of jibs, man-baskets, and specialist lifting attachments for forklifts.
Why It Matters
The hidden risks of accessory failure.
Accessory Failure
Rigging and below-the-hook equipment account for a significant percentage of dropped-load incidents due to poor maintenance.
Unrated Attachments
Using a forklift with an uncertified, home-made jib attachment is a severe WHS violation with massive liability.
Vacuum Loss
Vacuum lifters without tested warning systems or redundant reservoirs can drop glass or steel instantly upon power failure.
Our Process
Inventory & Tagging
We catalogue every piece of lifting gear on site, applying robust ID tags or RFID chips.
Visual & Functional Testing
Detailed inspection for wear, deformation, illegible WLL tags, and functional operation.
NDT & Load Verification
If required, we perform MPI on welds or proof load testing to re-establish the WLL.
Register Update
All passed equipment is updated in your digital lifting register, and failed items are tagged out.
Frequently Asked Questions
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