Lifting Equipment & Loose Lifting Gear Inspection
Thorough examination of all lifting gear to prevent failures that could cause dropped loads, injuries, or fatalities. This is mandatory due to the heavy, dynamic loads in rigs, platforms, and plants.
What we do on Lifting Equipment Inspection (Cranes, Hoists, Slings, Shackles, Winches, etc.)
We perform visual, functional, and load tests with certified equipment. Our teams issue certification tags/reports and advise on safe working loads (SWL) and retirement criteria. We cover offshore cranes, BOP handling systems, rigging, and mobile equipment.
How TechInspecta Supports Clients
TechInspecta supports clients by performing detailed inspection and certification of lifting equipment and loose lifting gear to ensure that every item is safe, traceable, compliant, and fit for continued use. We inspect items such as slings, shackles, chain blocks, lever hoists, lifting beams, hooks, wire ropes, lifting cages, lifting points, and other rigging accessories.
International Standards Applied
Our inspections are aligned with recognized lifting equipment practices such as LEEA guidance, LOLER principles, and relevant ASME B30 standards. For example, ASME B30.9 covers fabrication, attachment, use, inspection, testing, and maintenance of slings, while LEEA provides industry guidance and training focused on inspection and thorough examination of lifting equipment.
Step-by-Step Process:
- Planning & Documentation Review — Gather equipment history, previous certificates, maintenance records, and manufacturer specs.
- Visual & Dimensional Inspection — Check for wear, corrosion, deformation, cracks, damaged wires/ropes, welds, and markings.
- Functional/Operational Testing — Test brakes, limit switches, controls, and movement without load.
- Proof Load Testing — Apply 1.25–2x SWL (per standard) with calibrated equipment and monitor behavior.
- Documentation & Certification — Issue detailed report, color-coded tags, and recommend intervals (e.g., 6–12 months or more frequent in harsh environments). Retest after repairs.
