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07/09/2026

Don't scrap it yet!!! Why not consider refurbishing your old hoist and save money🫰

07/09/2026

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21/10/2025

Keep Your Lifting Gear Moving — Genuine Demag and Konecranes Parts In Stock ⚙️

From wire rope hoists to brake drums, motors, and rope guides — we’ve got genuine Demag and Konecranes spare parts ready when you need them.
✅ OEM quality
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Don’t risk downtime — keep your equipment safe, strong, and certified.
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29/09/2025

⚙️ Common Overhead Crane Failures & How to Prevent Them ⚙️

Wire Ropes & Chains
🪢 Failure: Worn-out ropes & chains = high risk of snapping.
🔧 Fix: Inspect & lubricate regularly, replace at the first sign of wear.
👉 Safety first, downtime avoided.

04/08/2025

❌ "Stop Doing This Before You Blow Your Hoist Motor— and your production deadline with it.”

An overhead crane hoist motor can "blow" (fail catastrophically) due to several key causes, most of which are related to overload, improper use, or poor maintenance. Here are a few of the main causes:

🔧 1. Overloading the Hoist
Exceeding the hoist's rated capacity puts excessive strain on the motor, brake system, wire rope, and gearbox, potentially leading to burnout or mechanical failure.

⚠️ 2. Side Pulling
This occurs when a load is lifted while not positioned directly under the hoist. It causes horizontal forces that the hoist isn’t designed to handle, leading to gear misalignment, motor strain, or rope derailment.

⚡ 3. Electrical Failures
Power surges, faulty wiring, or worn contactors can lead to motor burnout or short circuits—effectively “blowing” the hoist. This is especially common if the control system isn’t adequately protected.

🔄 4. Frequent Starts and Stops / Duty Cycle Exceeded
Using a hoist beyond its intended duty cycle (e.g. too many lifts per hour) overheats the motor and components, leading to burnout.

🛠 5. Lack of Preventative Maintenance
Worn brakes, stretched wire ropes, failing limit switches, or unlubricated parts can silently weaken a hoist until it fails under stress.

Tip: Regular inspections, proper load control, and ensuring the hoist operates strictly within its design parameters will prevent most failures.

18/03/2025

Keep Your Business Running – Avoid Costly Downtime!
🚨 Unexpected breakdowns can cripple your business! A faulty generator, forklift, or crane can bring operations to a standstill, leading to delays, lost revenue, and frustrated customers. Don’t wait for disaster to strike—take action now!

🔧 Preventative maintenance & expert repairs ensure your equipment runs smoothly, minimizing costly downtime. Our high-quality spare parts and servicing keep your industrial machinery in top condition.

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14/02/2025

🚨 The Dangers of Side Pulling in Overhead Cranes! 🚨

Overhead cranes are essential in many industries, but one small mistake—side pulling—can lead to serious accidents, equipment damage, and even injuries. Are your crane operators aware of the risks?

⚠️ Why is side pulling dangerous?
❌ Load Swing – A swinging load can damage equipment and injure workers.
❌ Wire Displacement – The rope or chain can slip out of position, leading to malfunctions.
❌ Hoist Damage – Excessive stress can cause the trolley to derail or bend the support structure.
❌ Voided Warranty – Manufacturers don’t cover damage caused by improper use!

✅ Safety Tip: Always ensure the load is directly under the hoist before lifting!

👉 Share this to spread awareness and keep workplaces safe! 💬 Let us know in the comments—have you ever witnessed the dangers of side pulling?

For a more informative article please head over to our website, Link below.

https://www.subsaharaess.co.za/the-dangers-of-side-pulling-in-overhead-cranes/

15/03/2023

https://youtu.be/NOcl-nm7wo4

Here is quite an informative video I found on Overhead crane safety. Have a look and comment bellow about an incident you know about, and what could have been done to prevent it.

General crane safety and how being unsafe can effect you. It is up to all of us to work safe and come home safely. This video is not sponsored and is done on...