Test trailer for lifting equipment

November 2010 News

Bellambie Mining & Industrial has completed the manufacture of a new test trailer designed for visual inspections and accurate load testing. “This new test trailer is used to examine and certify any lifting equipment up to 7 tons,” says Jaco Vorster, workshop manager, Bellambie Mining & Industrial. “Load testing is conducted at Bellambie’s Alrode workshop, or onsite in diverse sectors, including the mines, railways, construction and civil engineering, as well as general industry. The company, which is registered with the department of labour as a ‘Lifting Machinery Entity’ (LME) offers a specialised proofloading facility to ensure that lifting equipment complies with the Occupational Health and Safety and Mining Act requirements.”

Bellambie Mining & Industrial, with a commitment to optimum safety and quality standards and procedures as set out by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), keeps abreast of the latest regulations applicable to the lifting sector and adheres to all legislation gazetted by the Department of Labour. The Alrode plant maintains a rigorous quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001: 2008 and the company’s machine shop is also equipped to undertake general machine operations.

For more information contact Jaco Vorster, Bellambie Mining & Industrial, +27 (0)11 617 6300, [email protected], www.za.becker-mining.com

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