Overhead Crane & Hoist Inspections—Safety, Compliance, Uptime

Your crane doesn’t just lift—it keeps production moving. Our inspection programs for bridge, gantry, jib and monorail cranes verify compliance, uncover developing defects early, and create a clear maintenance plan so you avoid unplanned downtime.

We offer inspections, preventive maintenance, third-party compliance checks, and major (10-year/25-year) inspections for overhead cranes and hoists.

What’s in an SLA Crane Inspection?

• Visual & functional checks: Structure, trolley/crab, hook & block, rope/chain, sheaves, wheels, brakes, limits, overloads, pendants/radios, electrical terminations.

• Alignment & runway health: Measure crane skew, end-carriage square and runway condition; we correct issues that cause wheel/flange wear and travel faults. konecranes.com

• NDT on critical areas: MPI/UT at high-stress transitions (hook/stem, trolley & end-carriage weldments, load path).

• Oil sampling & diagnostics: Gearboxes checked for contamination and wear metals to predict failures.

• Documentation & compliance pack: Traceable reports, photos and recommendations aligned to the AS 2550 and AS 1418 series (safe use and maintenance). Guidance on inspection and maintenance is outlined by Safe Work Australia.

All cranes are supplied and installed to Australian Standards (AS1418 / AS2550) and supported by our inspection, commissioning and servicing capabilities.

Preventive Maintenance That Reduces Downtime

A structured Preventive Maintenance Program (PMP) combines inspection findings with targeted servicing—adjustments, lubrication, parts replacement and scheduled repairs—so actions are planned, not reactive. (Industry programs pair inspections with routine maintenance to provide a baseline for tracking, reporting and decision-making.)

Why Choose SLA Cranes

• Brand-neutral: We service all makes and models.

• Qualified multi-disciplinary team: Mechanical, electrical & NDT.

• Audit-ready documentation: Evidence packs that stand up to client and regulator review.

• Local coverage: Perth Metro, Kwinana/AMC, Kalgoorlie/Goldfields, Hobart & Tasmania, plus projects across Australia.

Pricing & Next Steps

1. Book a site visit (or share specs/photos).

2. We propose the inspection program and preventive maintenance schedule suited to your duty and risk.

3. Get a fixed quote (with optional overhaul items).

4. We execute, report, and schedule follow-ups—no surprises.

• Call: 1300 141 109

• Email: service@safelifting.com.au

• Fast quote: Add load capacity, duty (light/med/heavy), crane type, site location.

Major Inspections (10-Year & 25-Year)

When your crane approaches its design life (DWP), we deliver a major inspection to assess suitability for continued safe use. Expect a deeper strip-down where required, extensive NDT, oil analysis, dimensional checks, and an overhaul plan with parts list and modernisation options. (Industry guidance clarifies “major inspection” intent and evolution of the standards.)

Inspection Programs (pick your fit)

• Pre-use / Daily

  • Best for: operator checks

  • Scope: quick safety checks to catch obvious hazards; recordable checklist

• Routine / Periodic

  • Best for: most sites

  • Scope: visuals + functional tests + adjustments + report; plan corrective work before failures

• Third-Party Compliance

  • Best for: audits, handovers, and new sites

  • Scope: independent assessment against AS 2550 / AS 1418 and regulator expectations, with an actions list

• 10-Year Major Inspection

  • Best for: end of first design life / high-duty cranes

  • Scope: in-depth assessment incl. NDT on critical areas, measurements, oil analysis, and an overhaul plan

• 25-Year Major Inspection

  • Best for: life-extension and modernisation

  • Scope: comprehensive re-assessment, remediation/modernisation options, and certification path

FAQs - SLA Crane Inspections

Do you offer independent third-party inspections?
Yes—brand-neutral compliance inspections with clear corrective actions. (See national guidance on inspections & maintenance, Safe Work Australia, AS2550.)

Can you align or re-rail my bridge/gantry crane?
Yes. Misalignment drives wheel/flange/rail wear and travel faults; we measure and correct, then document the improvement.

Do you handle 10-year and 25-year inspections?
Yes—major inspections with NDT, oil sampling and overhaul planning aligned to Australian practice and standards evolution.

What records do I receive?
Inspection checklist, defects list & risk rating, NDT and oil analysis reports, photos, compliance summary, and a maintenance plan (great for audits).