Port Crane Inspections & Maintenance

Safe Lifting Australia provides inspection, maintenance, major inspections, fault finding and engineering support for port and container handling cranes throughout Australia and overseas. Our team has experience supporting ship-to-shore cranes, mobile harbour cranes, RTGs, RMGs and heavy lifting infrastructure in marine and port environments.

Overhead Crane Repairs Perth, Regional Australia & Offshore

Safe Lifting Australia provides overhead crane repairs, hoist repairs, crane breakdown support, fault finding, and lifting equipment repair services throughout Perth, Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Bunbury, Albany, Esperance, Hobart, Darwin, and regional Australia.

Our qualified technicians repair overhead cranes, bridge cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, monorail systems, wire rope hoists, electric chain hoists, and industrial lifting equipment operating throughout mining, offshore, marine, oil and gas, defence, manufacturing, logistics, and industrial sectors.

Emergency Crane Breakdown Repairs

Safe Lifting Australia provides emergency crane breakdown attendance for overhead cranes and hoists experiencing electrical faults, mechanical failures, braking issues, travel faults, rope damage, limit switch failures, control faults, and operational defects. Our technicians identify the root cause of failures and provide practical repair solutions to safely return equipment to service.

Crane Electrical Repairs & Fault Finding

We perform electrical fault finding and repairs on crane control systems, including contactors, relays, overload devices, transformers, variable speed drives, radio remote controls, pendant stations, limit switches, and safety circuits. We also support clients requiring upgrades and replacement of obsolete crane components.

Wire Rope Replacement & Reeving Services

Safe Lifting Australia supplies and installs wire ropes for overhead cranes, hoists, winches, and offshore lifting equipment. Services include rope replacement, rope reeving, sheave inspections, drum inspections, end termination replacement, testing, and certification.

Crane Wheel, Rail & End Carriage Repairs

Our technicians provide crane wheel replacement, wheel alignment, rail inspections, rail surveys, buffer replacement, end carriage repairs, and travel drive repairs. Proper wheel and rail maintenance improves crane tracking, reduces component wear, and extends crane service life.

Hoist Repairs, Brake Repairs & Refurbishment

We repair and refurbish wire rope hoists, electric chain hoists, air hoists, and lifting equipment from leading manufacturers including Kito, GIS, Verlinde, Stahl, Demag, Street, ABUS, Yale, Hitachi, and Endo.

Repair scopes commonly include brake overhauls, gearbox replacement, motor repairs, coupling replacement, rope drum repairs, and major hoist refurbishments.

Crane Modernisation & Upgrades

Many crane reliability issues stem from ageing control systems and obsolete components. Safe Lifting Australia provides crane modernisation services including radio remote upgrades, load display installation, conductor bar replacement, electrical upgrades, anti-collision systems, and safety improvements.

Industries We Support

  • Mining & Resources

  • Offshore Oil & Gas

  • Marine & Port Facilities

  • Defence Facilities

  • Manufacturing Plants

  • Logistics & Warehousing

  • Construction Projects

  • Utilities & Infrastructure

  • LNG Processing Facilities

Service Locations

Safe Lifting Australia provides crane repairs and hoist repairs throughout:

Perth, Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Dampier, Newman, Tom Price, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Albany, Bunbury, Collie, Northam, Merredin, Hobart, Darwin and regional Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions – Overhead Crane Repairs

How quickly can you attend a crane breakdown?

Response times depend on technician availability and location. Safe Lifting Australia provides breakdown support throughout Perth, regional Western Australia, Tasmania, and other locations where required.

Do you repair all crane brands?

Yes. We repair and maintain all overhead crane and hoist manufacturers including Kito, GIS, Verlinde, Demag, Stahl, Street, ABUS, Yale, Hitachi, Endo, and many others.

Can you replace crane wire ropes?

Yes. We supply and install crane wire ropes and provide associated reeving, inspections, testing, and certification services.

Do you repair hoists?

Yes. Safe Lifting Australia repairs electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, air hoists, manual hoists, and associated lifting equipment.

Can you upgrade older cranes?

Yes. We provide crane modernisation solutions including remote controls, load displays, electrical upgrades, conductor bar systems, safety upgrades, and replacement of obsolete components.

Do crane repairs require load testing?

Not all crane repairs require load testing. The requirement should be assessed by a competent person based on the scope of repair work completed. In some situations, load testing may be appropriate to verify the integrity and operation of repaired components. Examples can include hoisting drive train repairs, brake replacement or overhaul, gearbox replacement, structural repairs, major modifications, rope replacement on certain crane types, or other repairs that could affect the safe operation of the lifting system. Safe Lifting Australia can provide guidance on testing requirements and perform load testing where required.

Do you provide emergency breakdown support?

Yes. We provide emergency breakdown attendance, fault diagnosis, repair services, and ongoing support for overhead cranes, hoists, and industrial lifting equipment throughout Australia.

Do you also provide crane servicing and crane inspections?

Yes. Safe Lifting Australia provides crane servicing, inspections, maintenance, repairs, and major inspections for a wide range of lifting equipment and cranes. Learn more..

motor being pulled apart ready to repair and overhaul
motor being pulled apart ready to repair and overhaul
inspection of crane switchboard, contactors and vsd
inspection of crane switchboard, contactors and vsd
safe lifting australia inspector inspecting a crane hook after repair
safe lifting australia inspector inspecting a crane hook after repair

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Safe Lifting Australia Pty Ltd
Crane Inspection, Certification & Engineering Support


Across Australia and the Asia-Pacific Region - Over 100 Years Combined Crane & Lifting Industry Experience

1300 141 109
☎ +61 1300 141 109 (International)
service@safelifting.com.au

Head Office Perth, Western Australia

Directors

Matt Weight - 0473 874 474

Dan Curchin - 0439 094 755

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Projects completed across mining, offshore, defence and industrial sectors.