Overhead Crane 10 & 25 Year Major Inspections

Major Inspection Services

10 Year Major Inspection

A 10-year crane inspection is a major mechanical and safety assessment completed in accordance with AS 2550 and AS 1418 to verify the ongoing safe operation and compliance of an overhead crane. The inspection goes beyond routine servicing and focuses on wear, fatigue, safety systems, and operational condition.

Key Inclusions

• Detailed mechanical inspection of hoists, brakes, motors, gearboxes, and drives

• Structural inspection of girders, end carriages, welds, and crane components

• Electrical and control system assessment including limits, isolators, and pendant stations

• Inspection of wire ropes, sheaves, hooks, wheels, and runway interfaces

• Compliance reporting with recommendations for repairs, upgrades, or continued service

25 Year Major Inspection

A 25-year crane inspection is an advanced structural and lifecycle assessment completed to determine the ongoing fitness-for-service of ageing crane assets. These inspections focus heavily on fatigue, structural integrity, duty history, and remaining design life.

Key Inclusions

• Structural and fatigue assessment of critical load-bearing components

• Engineering review of crane condition, modifications, and operational history

• NDT recommendations and inspection of fatigue-prone or high-stress areas

• Assessment of remaining service life and refurbishment requirements

• Audit-ready reporting supporting continued operation, overhaul, or de-rating decisions

Crane overhauls restore ageing crane systems to improve reliability, safety, and operational performance. Overhauls may include mechanical refurbishment, electrical upgrades, structural rectification, and modernisation of obsolete components.

Key Inclusions

• Replacement or refurbishment of hoists, motors, brakes, wheels, and gearboxes

• Electrical upgrades including controls, festoons, radios, and VSD systems

• Structural repairs, runway rectification, and fatigue repairs where required

• Load testing, commissioning, and return-to-service certification

• Modernisation solutions to extend crane life and improve operational reliability

General Overhaul

Frequently Asked Questions – Crane Inspections

How often must cranes be inspected in Western Australia?

Cranes must be inspected at intervals specified under AS 2550, which includes routine inspections, annual inspections, and major inspections at defined lifecycle milestones such as 10-year and 25-year intervals. Inspection frequency may also be influenced by duty cycle, operating environment, and site-specific risk assessments.

What is a 10-year crane inspection?

A 10-year crane inspection is a major inspection required under AS 2550 and AS 1418 to assess the structural, mechanical, and safety-critical condition of a crane. It goes beyond routine servicing and includes detailed examination of critical components, verification of safety systems, and assessment of wear, fatigue, and maintenance history to confirm ongoing fitness for service.

What is involved in a 25-year crane inspection?

A 25-year crane inspection is an advanced lifecycle assessment typically required for ageing cranes. It includes detailed structural inspection, evaluation of fatigue-prone areas, assessment of load paths and connections, and verification of safety systems. Where required, inspections may be supported by engineering assessment and non-destructive testing (NDT) to determine whether the crane can continue operating safely or requires refurbishment or retirement.

Do you provide crane inspections outside of Perth?

Yes. Safe Lifting Australia performs crane inspections across Western Australia, including Perth metro, regional and remote locations, shutdown projects, and FIFO operations. We regularly support clients in mining, industrial, processing, and infrastructure environments throughout WA.

Do you provide Design Working Period (DWP) assessments?

Yes. Safe Lifting Australia has the capability to perform DWP assessments and remaining life assessments related to mechancial and structural components of cranes. DWP assessments are commonly carried out as part of 10-year and 25-year major inspections to support compliance, safety, and long-term asset management planning.