Most of the time, lifting equipment is similar to work gear, therefore the provision and use of work equipment regulations will apply (including inspection and maintenance). All lifting operations, including lifting equipment must be correctly planned by a qualified and competent technician, appropriately supervised and completed in a safe way.

Lifting Operations and Regulations requires that all equipment utilized for lifting is fit for purpose, appropriate for the nature of task, suitably stamped and subject to statutory regular ‘intensive examination’. Records must be kept of every single examination, and any imperfections found must be accounted for to both the individual in charge of the equipment and the related implementing authority.

If your company deals with lifting operations, or is involved in the provision or hiring out of lifting gear to other businesses to utilize, then you would need to be in a position to manage and control all dangers involved in a bid to avoid injury or damage.

When managing lifting operations involving lifting equipment, you always ought to:

1. Device them properly
2. Use personnel that is sufficiently competent
3. Manage them properly
4. Ensure that all procedures are undertaken in a safe manner

More particular legislation may also apply; for instance the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations, when safety gears are being utilized for rope access, works during tasks such as window cleaning.

Numerous associations also distribute guidance material on Lifting Operations and Equipment Regulations and its application in practice, which organizations may find helpful – a lot of which can be discovered utilizing standard web searches. Additionally, AJM Engineering offers such online blogs aimed at giving guidance and direction to help any individual who wishes to learn more about Lifting Operations and Equipment Regulations.

A few advantages that our remote controls offer:

1. 1.       Labour efficiency improves

Working in an industry that requires heavy lifting equipment can occasionally be dangerous, especially when employees need to use their own strength to move equipment. With bridge or gantry-like cranes, our remote controls allow lifting and moving of heavy equipment from one place to the next without having employees directing the load. It only takes one individual to control the remote and direct the load.

1. 2.       Work efficiency improves

With the requirement of only one person handling the entire job, this improves the work efficiency. The reason for this is that operators used to depend on the ground command in order to direct the load. Previously there were miscommunications and the procedure took longer to complete. However, our system eliminates this problem, as there are no miscommunications, there is one man working, and the job gets done well.

1. 3.       Safe from hazardous environments

With our remotes we are able to assist in working environments that are located in hazardous conditions as well, such as those with poisonous gases. Our Alpha remote control systems provide the employee with the advantages of controlling the crane from a distance; therefore the employee will not be exposed to those dangerous gases.

We offer you:

• The Twister 2X
• Alpha 3000 series
• EZ Bon Series
• Alpha 600 series
• Alpha 4000 series
• MA 100 siren

The Alpha Series utilizes propelled microchip control with developed framework programming, which includes repetitive mistake checking and redressing abilities to guarantee 100% blunder free encoding, transmitting, acquiring, interpreting and controlling of all yield transfers. This exceptionally advanced system programming incorporates CRC and Hamming codes. It is safe and reliable, with secure operation. Invest in our quality remote control systems and you will with no doubt see your return on investment. 

Lifting equipment, or lifting accessories, is work gear for lifting or bringing down loads, including people, and connections utilized for tying down, settling or supporting it. This incorporates lifting machines, fork lift trucks, passenger/goods lifts, mobile elevating work platforms, mobile cranes, overhead cranes, blocks and pulleys, pallet trucks and so on and handling turnover rigs.

Lifting Accessories are work gear for connecting loads to machinery for lifting and incorporate chain slings, eyebolts, fibre/nylon slings, wire rope slings, lifting/runway beams, lifting frames and so on. This list is obviously not comprehensive. Not included in these definitions are lifting points or brackets which are fixed to equipment, which support as opposed to lift.

These must be designed to have enough strength for the reason intended, however won’t be enlisted or in any case be dealt with as lifting equipment.

Important measures to take in order to ensure safety when dealing with lifting accessories.

• Make sure that lifting operations are well planned, directed and done in a safe way by individuals who are equipped and competent.
•  Provide lifting gear and accessories that are appropriate, stable and have sufficient strength to execute a job.
•  Mark Safe Working Loads [SWL] on lifting gear and accessories; and
• Thoroughly look at and assess lifting gear and accessories and keep reports of these examinations and any imperfections that are found.
• Lifting equipment and accessories for lifting people must safeguard people from any form of injury. It also must ensure that anybody trapped in the carrier isn’t exposed to danger and can be easily freed.

Above and beyond supplying lifting accessories, we are particularly concerned about your safety when using the equipment. You can contact us if you need assistance with lifting equipment. We are here to serve you. 

Cranes

A crane is a machine equipped with a hoist rope, wire ropes or chains and sheaves. It is used to either lift or lower heavy materials and also moving them horizontally depending on the task at hand. Cranes are popularly used in the transport industry for the loading and unloading of freight. In the construction industry, they are used for the movement of materials and in the manufacturing industry – for the assembling of heavy equipment. This is work beyond the normal capacity of a human. Let’s look at the most commonly used type of crane – the tower crane.

Tower Crane 

This is a common feature at any major construction site. Tower cranes are hard to miss because of the gigantic size. They often rise hundreds of feet into the air and can reach out just as far in width. They are used to lift steel, concrete, heavy tools like generators and any other building materials. All tower cranes consists of the same basic parts which are:

The base – this is the part that is bolted to a large concrete pad that reinforces the crane.

Tower/mast – the base connects to the tower which gives the tower crane its height.

Slewing unit – this is attached to the end of the mast; the gear and motor that allows the crane to rotate.

On top of the slewing unit are three parts:

1. The long horizontal jib is the portion of the crane that that carries the load and a trolley runs along the jib to move the load in and out from the centre of the crane.

2. Operator’s cab – the machinery arm contains the motor that lifts the load, along with the control electronics that drives it and the cable drum.

3. Gear – The motors that drive the slewing unit are located above the unit’s large gear.

It’s quite amazing how heavy equipment operates and enables humans to achieve larger than life construction projects.

There are of course plenty of advantages of the use of engineering equipment:

•          Tasks which are heavy and delicate for human muscles can easily be done by a machine.

•          A lot of work is also accomplished at a faster rate by the use of machinery.

•          More accurate work is achieved especially with the use of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) technology.

•          No strain on human muscles. The work of labour has become much lighter. You simply need to press a knob and the machine starts!

 Now before we list those perks, it is important we understand what an electric chain hoist is and its function.  An electric chain hoist is a device that is used to lift and lower the load attached  by means of a lift wheel or drum.

The perks are as follows:

Cost-efficient

What makes this piece of equipment cost-efficient is the fact it is cheaper to maintain. It is compact and light so the chances of faulty components are rare when compared to the manual chain hoist. Additionally, it saves you from labour costs as it does not require a team of people to operate.

High carry capacity

Electric chain hoists have a high loading capacity and efficiency, which allows operators to easily load a wide range of loads. However, if you are lifting objects that are above 50 % of the machine’s capacity every day, it may overheat.

Versatile & Silent in Operation

Included in the perks of using an electric chain hoist is versatility and its reduced noise capabilities. Electric chain hoists can be utilized in various applications as they don’t make noise during operations.

For more information on our range of products, contact us today to speak to one of our friendly consultants.

Here are some of the reasons why it is essential for you to get the right equipment for a big construction project:

Safety

This is arguably one of the most important factors. Without the right equipment, staff will need to resort to other methods, which could put them at risk, along with seeing goods potentially damaged. This mistake could be costly in more than one way.

Efficiency

Having the right equipment ensures that work continues seamlessly, without unexpected hitches or backup plans being used. This allows you to remain on track to meet deadlines and avoids seeing you suffer lost time and money.

Professionalism

Securing construction projects and enhancing your business name requires a great standard of work, service and professionalism. The right equipment allows you to do the job right – first time around. This leaves the right first impression and helps you secure future contracts.

If you are preparing for a big construction project, talk to the experts at AJM Engineering now for assistance with the right lifting equipment.

There are many different working platforms for roof access, fixed on floor or anchored to the roof, with fences and automated slides to cover distance between trains and their platforms to ensure safe working activities. To ensure that workers do not fall, working platforms surround the workers with railing.

Investigations on falls while working at height shows that:

• Most falls are from ladders and roofs

• More than 50% of falls are from less than three metres

• The cost of these falls is $24 million a year 

AJM Engineering is the exclusive South African agent for the ProSTAR Lifting Equipment range as well as Fomotech and Ikusi remote control systems. We also specialize in a wide variety of other products and spares such as the SMI Handling systems, chain guides and load chains. AJM Engineering was established in 1997 and has earned a well-deserved reputation by providing top quality service and maintaining a professional attitude throughout its history.

If you are looking for a reputable lifting equipment supplier, then AJM Engineering Services is the answer. We are a leading supplier of quality lifting equipment and handling systems that have been manufactured to meet clients’ specific requirements. For over 30 years, we have been delivering an impeccable service, and we have made our contribution in the industrial sector; this is thanks to the relationship we have with ProSTAR lift equipment, Fomotech and Ikusi (who are all leaders in their fields).

Our range of products includes:

Chain and Rope Hoists

A chain hoist and a rope hoist are basically the same; they serve the same purpose which is to lift or carry heavy objects. These two pieces of lifting equipment have similar mechanisms that can be manually or pneumatically operated. Additionally, they are cost efficient and increase output of the initiated project.

Included in our range of hoists are:

• ProStar 250 Kg Electric Chain Hoist
• ProStar Electric Chain Hoist
• ProStar S Series – 10 ton electric Hoist

Our range includes many more products.

Crane Components and Crane Remote Control Systems

AJM Engineering Services offers a wide range of crane components that are manufactured for superior quality. Our components are completely wired and customized to suit clients’ specific requirements. The crane remote control systems are designed to be of the highest quality for an extend service life.

Overhead Cranes

Overhead cranes are predominately found in the industrial sector; this lifting equipment has parallel runways that have a travelling bridge going across both ends. Additionally, they are fully functional and have a hoist attached to the center of the runways.

For more information on our range of products, contact AJM Engineering today.