Crane Services

Crane Inspection & Thorough Examination (BS 7121 / LOLER) 

Certex UK delivers statutory crane inspections and thorough examinations in line with:

• LOLER – Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
• BS 7121 – Code of practice for the safe use of cranes

Our services include:

• Periodic thorough examinations of cranes and associated lifting gear
• Condition assessments and integrity checks on structures, mechanisms and wire ropes
• Functional testing of brakes, limit switches, overload protection and safety devices
• Examination of runways, supporting structures and foundations
• Detailed reports with defects, recommendations and priorities

Where needed, we can combine crane examinations with wider LOLER, PUWER and Work at Height inspections to reduce downtime.

Types of Cranes We Support

We work with a wide range of crane types and configurations, including but not limited to:

• Overhead travelling cranes – single and double girder, underslung and gantry systems
• Jib cranes – wall-mounted, column-mounted and bespoke jib solutions
• Gantry and portal cranes – fixed and mobile gantries for workshops, yards and process areas
• Pedestal cranes – offshore and marine cranes on platforms, vessels and quaysides
• Davit cranes – turbine davits, boat davits and utility davits for offshore and marine applications
• Lifeboat davits and rescue davits

Special-purpose and bespoke cranes – designed for specific processes or environments

Offshore & Wind Crane Support

We have specific expertise in cranes operating in marine, offshore and wind environments:

• Offshore pedestal cranes on platforms, jack-ups, FPSOs and support vessels
• Wind turbine davit cranes and service cranes on transition pieces, nacelles and offshore substations
• Lifeboat and rescue davits for offshore installations and vessels

Services include:

• Statutory examination and load testing
• Condition assessments and life extension reviews
• Maintenance, repairs and component change-outs
• Integration with wider offshore lifting, height safety and turbine inspection campaigns

Crane Maintenance & Repair

Our crane maintenance programmes are designed to improve reliability and minimise unplanned downtime:

• Preventive maintenance – scheduled servicing based on manufacturer recommendations and duty cycles
• Corrective maintenance and repairs – breakdown response, fault finding and component replacement
• Wire rope and component replacement – ropes, sheaves, brakes, wheels, motors, gearboxes and controls
• Lubrication, adjustments and calibration – to maintain safe and efficient operation

We can tailor maintenance contracts to your site, duty and availability requirements, including 24/7 and offshore support where needed.

Load Testing & Commissioning

Certex UK provides crane load testing services for new installations, post-repair verification and periodic proof load testing:

• Static and dynamic load tests in accordance with standards and client requirements
• Supply of test weights, water bags and load measurement equipment
• Detailed test documentation and certification for audit and insurance purposes

Load testing can be combined with thorough examination and commissioning to deliver a complete service package.

Digital Asset & Certification Management

All crane inspections, tests and maintenance activities are supported by our digital asset and certification management system:

• Central register of cranes, hoists and associated lifting gear
• Online access to certificates, Reports of Thorough Examination and load test reports
• Visibility of inspection status, maintenance history and next due dates
• Exportable data to support audits, internal reporting and fleet planning

This improves control, traceability and planning – especially for multi-site and offshore operations.

Crane Installation, Upgrades & Modernisation

We provide full lifecycle support for new and existing cranes:

• Specification and selection support – helping you choose the right crane and lifting solution
• Installation and commissioning – mechanical, structural and electrical installation, alignment and function testing
• Upgrades and modernisation – control upgrades, speed control, radio remote control, new hoists and trolleys
• Capacity changes and modifications – assessments, calculations and upgrades where feasible
• Relocation and decommissioning – safe removal, transfer and recommissioning of cranes

All work is carried out by competent engineers and technicians, with documented commissioning tests and certification.

Why Choose Certex UK for Crane Services?

• Full lifecycle support – from specification and installation through to inspection, maintenance and modernisation
• BS 7121 and LOLER aligned crane examinations and load testing
• Offshore, marine and wind expertise – including pedestal cranes, davit cranes and lifeboat davits
• Specialist crane training – LOLER crane inspection, Crane Appointed Person and Crane Supervisor training
• Competent, experienced engineers, technicians and trainers
• Digital systems that simplify compliance and asset management
• UK and worldwide capability, onshore and offshore