Lifting Equipment Inspection, Load Testing, Hire & Sales

Illustrative panorama connecting mining, power generation, manufacturing, construction and ports with WWLTS equipment and technicians

INSPECTION · TESTING · EQUIPMENT

LIFTING EXPERTISE.
ACROSS INDUSTRIES.

From mining and manufacturing to construction and ports. Find the service or equipment you need and request a quote from WWLTS.

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1979A heritage built
on experience

ECSARegistered lifting
machine inspectors

LMERegistered lifting
machine entity

AFRICARegional teams.
Continental capability.

INSPECTION, TESTING & RIGGING

Lifting equipment services
from an experienced team.

From a single lifting point to a high-capacity port crane, we bring the equipment, technical knowledge and detailed reporting your operation needs.

Ship crane with a yellow Load Test Bag in an illustrative marine scene

01 / SPECIALIST SERVICES

Proof load testing

Controlled proof load testing of cranes, lifting machines and structures, using water bags or solid test weights.

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High-capacity overhead crane hook block suspended above the workshop floor

02 / SPECIALIST SERVICES

Inspection & certification

Thorough examination of lifting machines and loose tackle, with clear, comprehensive reporting.

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Bow shackles, webbing slings and chain sling hooks prepared for rigging

03 / SPECIALIST SERVICES

Rigging solutions

Specialist rigging equipment and practical support for demanding lifting and testing applications.

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WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE WWLTS

Independent inspection
with practical support.

Our inspectors assess equipment condition, plan suitable tests and document the findings so your team can prioritise maintenance.

WWLTS water bag load testing at a shipyard

EXPERIENCE SINCE 1979

Load testing experience
across Africa.

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Independent findings

An objective examination of your equipment, with clear findings to guide your chosen maintenance contractor.

Equipment matched to the test

Water bags, solid weights, calibrated load cells and rigging allow us to plan a practical testing arrangement.

Reports that support decisions

Structural, mechanical and electrical findings help you prioritise corrective work and plan expenditure.

A team within reach

Speak to our Durban, Johannesburg or Mozambique teams about the equipment, location and timing of your project.

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LOAD TEST BAG · EQUIPMENT RANGE

Rolled water load-test bag with a load cell case and hose prepared for equipment hire

Proof load test bags · Load cells · Rigging accessories

EQUIPMENT HIRE & SALES

Load testing equipment
for hire or purchase.

Explore water-filled test bags, load cells and rigging accessories. Our team can help you select a suitable configuration for your application.

01 / HIRE

Equipment hire

Select your equipment, pickup date and hire period. Build an enquiry around your testing programme.

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02 / PURCHASE

Equipment sales

Browse the product range, review specifications and select the quantities your operation needs.

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Availability, suitability and certification are confirmed with your quote.

FROM EQUIPMENT TO ENQUIRY

Request an equipment quote

Hire for a project or purchase for your fleet. Put your requirements together online so our team can prepare a quote.

01Johannesburg team

Choose your equipment

Select hire or purchase, browse the illustrated categories and review the product specifications.

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02Durban team

Add your requirements

Choose quantities and available options. For hire, add your pickup date and the number of days required.

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03Mozambique team

Review & request a quote

Check your selection, choose your branch and add your project and contact details. Our team confirms availability and pricing.

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INDUSTRIES WE SERVICE

Industries we support

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Illustration of a fixed-boom offshore crane based on MV North Ocean 105 undergoing a water-bag load test

Marine

Illustrative Durban-inspired port with a quayside STS crane and mobile harbour crane under separate water-bag tests, plus straddle carriers, an RTG and reach stackers in the container yard

Ports

Reference-based illustration of a powerhouse overhead crane with a cross-shaped spreader and multiple water bags

Power Generation

Illustration of a Hi-Lo sugar cane unloader with three separately attached water bags, a cane receiving hopper and mill conveyor

Sugar Mills

Illustrative mining and processing operation in the KwaZulu-Natal hinterland

Mining — Open & Underground

Illustrative telehandler with yellow front-stencilled test weights, tower crane and scissor lift

Construction

Illustrative overhead crane lifting a cradle with six base blocks and four upper blocks using red round slings

Factories

Illustrative forklift with six yellow test blocks in a steel cradle, black WWLTS stencil on visible front faces

Warehouses

Illustrative truck tail lift in a Durban logistics yard

Transportation

Illustrative surface load test with flat yellow pillow bags resting on a steel deck

Surface Testing

Illustrative smelter crane load test based on the supplied photograph, with two upper and one lower water bag at each ladle-hook test point, extraction ducts, furnace equipment and a separate floor-supported ladle

Smelters

Illustrative maintenance jib and chain hoist at a water-treatment pumping facility

All Other Industries

WHERE WE WORK

Our African branch network

We go anywhere in Africa. Our established offices and satellite branches coordinate inspection, proof load testing and equipment support across the continent and the Indian Ocean region.

Head Office · KwaZulu-Natal

Durban

Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal

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Gauteng Office

Johannesburg

Kempton Park, Gauteng

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Mozambique Office · Maputo Province

Matola

Matola, Maputo Province

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Satellite branchesEswatini · Port Elizabeth

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STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS · SOUTH AFRICA

Know your duties.
Plan your inspections.

Inspection, performance testing and equipment records form part of the duties set out in Driven Machinery Regulation 18. We help you plan the appropriate work for your lifting equipment.

Mobile cranes ↗

Truck-mounted cranes · Fixed / truck-mounted knuckle-boom loader cranes

Inspection & testing information

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Within 12 months: thorough examination and performance test by an LMI of an LME. 18(5)
Within 6 months: competent-person examination of integral ropes, chains, hooks, sheaves, brakes and safety devices. 18(6)
Keep a register: record tests, examinations, modifications and repairs on the user’s premises. 18(7)

Lifting equipment inspection, load testing, hire and sales

LIFTING EXPERTISE.ACROSS INDUSTRIES.

LIFTING SAFETY.PROVEN UNDER LOAD.

INDUSTRIAL CRANEINSPECTION & TESTING.

SPECIALIST TESTINGFOR HARBOUR CRANES.

CONTAINER HANDLINGEQUIPMENT TESTING.

ON-SITE TESTINGFOR MANUAL HOISTS.

FORKLIFT INSPECTION& PERFORMANCE TESTING.

Lifting equipment servicesfrom an experienced team.

Proof load testing

Inspection & certification

Rigging solutions

Independent inspectionwith practical support.

Load testing experienceacross Africa.

Independent findings

Equipment matched to the test

Reports that support decisions

A team within reach

Load testing equipmentfor hire or purchase.

Equipment hire

Equipment sales

Request an equipment quote

Choose your equipment

Add your requirements

Review & request a quote

Industries we support

Marine

Ports

Power Generation

Sugar Mills

Mining — Open & Underground

Construction

Factories

Warehouses

Transportation

Surface Testing

Smelters

All Other Industries

Our African branch network

Durban

Johannesburg

Matola

Know your duties.Plan your inspections.

Mobile cranes ↗

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Overhead cranes ↗

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Forklifts ↗

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Lifting tackle ↗

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Lever hoists ↗

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Chain blocks ↗

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Tower cranes ↗

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Reach stackers ↗

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Tail lifts ↗

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Crawler cranes ↗

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Jib cranes ↗

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Electric chain hoists ↗

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Truck mounted cranes ↗

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Mobile elevated work platform ↗

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Ship to shore cranes ↗

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Wharf side cranes ↗

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Hi-Lo cranes and sugar cane unloaders ↗

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Container cranes ↗

DMR 18 · inspection & testing

Straddle carriers ↗

LIFTING EXPERTISE.
ACROSS INDUSTRIES.

LIFTING SAFETY.
PROVEN UNDER LOAD.

INDUSTRIAL CRANE
INSPECTION & TESTING.

SPECIALIST TESTING
FOR HARBOUR CRANES.

CONTAINER HANDLING
EQUIPMENT TESTING.

ON-SITE TESTING
FOR MANUAL HOISTS.

FORKLIFT INSPECTION
& PERFORMANCE TESTING.

Lifting equipment services
from an experienced team.

Independent inspection
with practical support.

Load testing experience
across Africa.

Load testing equipment
for hire or purchase.

Know your duties.
Plan your inspections.