Scheduled Crane Servicing
Planned servicing of overhead cranes, gantry cranes and hoists, including mechanical checks, electrical inspections, lubrication, adjustments and functional testing of critical systems.
Request a maintenance quotation →Keep your lifting equipment safe, reliable and ready for production with professional overhead crane servicing, preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs. AC Crane Maintenance supports factories, warehouses and industrial operations throughout Gauteng and across South Africa.
A crane breakdown can interrupt production, delay deliveries and create serious safety risks. Our maintenance services focus on identifying developing faults, maintaining critical lifting components and providing practical recommendations to keep your cranes operational.
Planned servicing of overhead cranes, gantry cranes and hoists, including mechanical checks, electrical inspections, lubrication, adjustments and functional testing of critical systems.
Request a maintenance quotation →Structured maintenance programmes designed to identify worn components, developing defects and operational problems before they result in avoidable equipment failures and downtime.
View our inspection process →Fault finding and repair of hoists, brakes, gearboxes, couplings, wheels, bearings, end carriages and other mechanical components affecting crane reliability.
Enquire about repairs →Inspection and troubleshooting of crane electrical panels, contactors, wiring, limit switches, power supplies, pendant controls, wireless remotes and motor control systems.
Request electrical assistance →Support for statutory lifting machinery inspections and annual load testing, with the required inspection, testing and sign-off arrangements handled according to the applicable regulations.
Explore load testing →When your overhead crane stops working, our team can assist with troubleshooting, emergency repairs, replacement components and restoring equipment to safe working condition.
View breakdown services →Proper crane maintenance is an important part of managing lifting equipment safely and meeting South African regulatory obligations.
Under the Driven Machinery Regulations, lifting machinery owners and users must ensure that equipment is maintained, examined and tested as required. These activities must be properly documented and performed by appropriately competent or authorised persons.
AC Crane Maintenance provides planned servicing, defect reporting and assistance with statutory inspection and load testing requirements.
Scheduled maintenance intervals commonly used for overhead cranes, with the actual programme based on operating conditions, manufacturer instructions and applicable requirements.
Periodic inspections of lifting tackle, including relevant slings, chains, hooks and lifting accessories, where applicable.
Periodic proof-load testing of applicable lifting machines, with testing and sign-off completed in accordance with the relevant regulatory requirements.
AC Crane Maintenance is registered as a Lifting Machinery Entity, supporting professional lifting machinery services.
Our technicians follow a structured maintenance process covering mechanical, electrical, structural and safety-related components. The exact checks depend on the crane design, equipment condition and agreed service scope.
From manufacturing facilities and steelworks to warehouses and heavy production plants, our team understands the importance of dependable overhead crane operation.
Arrange a Site Assessment →We support overhead crane owners and industrial facilities throughout Gauteng, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Midrand, Centurion and the East Rand. We also undertake crane servicing and maintenance projects in other South African industrial regions.
AC Crane Maintenance supports industrial clients across South Africa, including planned maintenance, repairs, upgrades and project-based crane services.
Contact our team with your site location, crane specifications and service requirements so that we can assess the scope and provide a suitable quotation.
Request Nationwide Service →We combine practical crane maintenance experience with electrical, mechanical and structural capabilities, giving industrial clients one service provider for their lifting equipment.
AC Crane Maintenance holds LME registration 526 and provides lifting machinery services with attention to applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
Experience with overhead cranes and hoists operating in steelworks, factories, warehouses and demanding industrial production environments.
Support for crane brakes, drives, gearboxes, electrical panels, controls, safety devices, power feeds and other essential components.
Maintenance findings are documented so clients can identify defects, prioritise repairs and plan future maintenance work.
Assistance with unexpected crane failures, fault finding and repair work to help reduce unnecessary production disruption.
Beyond routine servicing, we provide crane upgrades, refurbishments, installations, replacement components and other lifting equipment solutions.
Instead of waiting for breakdowns, establish a structured servicing programme for your overhead cranes and hoists.
We can assess your equipment, operating environment and maintenance requirements to prepare a service proposal suited to your facility.
A six-monthly planned servicing programme is commonly used for overhead cranes. The appropriate maintenance frequency depends on the crane's duty, environment, condition, manufacturer instructions and applicable legal requirements. Heavily used equipment may require more frequent attention.
A typical service includes checks of mechanical components, brakes, motors, electrical panels, limit switches, wire ropes, hooks, controls, lubrication points and visible structural condition. A service report identifies defects and recommended corrective work.
No. Servicing involves maintenance and condition checks, while statutory inspections and proof-load testing are separate activities subject to their own requirements. One does not automatically replace another.
Yes. AC Crane Maintenance works with various makes and configurations of overhead cranes, gantry cranes and hoists, subject to the equipment type, condition and availability of suitable components.
Yes. In addition to Johannesburg, Pretoria, the East Rand and surrounding Gauteng areas, we undertake crane servicing, maintenance and project work in other regions of South Africa. Contact us with your site location and requirements.
Yes. We can prepare a planned servicing proposal based on the number of cranes, equipment specifications, site location, operating conditions and maintenance requirements.
Whether you need a once-off crane service, a preventative maintenance contract or assistance with a breakdown, our team is ready to discuss your requirements.
