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Services:

Inspection & load testing of tackle and lifting machines - Both
on-shore and offshore:

Metrotech Calibration Services (PTY) Ltd. offers two options with regards to the provision of a proof loads when testing lifting machines, namely water bags or solid weights.

We utilize a 50-ton hydraulic tensile test rig which is for load testing associated lifting tackle or destruction tests. 

Our load cells which ranges between 2-ton and 250-ton capacity are calibrated annually by an SANAS accredited metrology laboratory are utilized to preform the load testing of these lifting machines and lifting tackle.

We also preform annual , 6 monthly and 3 monthly inspection on all lifting tackle and lifting machines in accordance with national and international  

legislation. Our own equipment therefor also conforms the these legislation's 

Equipment rental:

Metrotech Calibration Services (Pty) Ltd rental equipment content:

  • Chain blocks (0.5-ton to 20-ton)

  • Lever hoists (1.5-ton to 6-ton)

  • Steel wire rope hoists (Tirfor)

  • Shackles (1-ton to 250-ton)

  • Snatch blocks (5-ton to 8-ton)

  • Slings (Chain, SWR, Flat webbing & Soft endless round)

  • Tensile load cells (2-ton to 200-ton SANAS approved calibration)

  • Tensile Shackle type load cells (10-ton to 250-ton SANAS approved calibration) 

  • Water bags (3-ton - 35-ton)

  • Life boat test kit (20 x 375 L sausage water bags, manifold and filling hoses) 

  • Hydraulic pad eye testing kits (20-ton to 60-ton SANS approved calibration) 

  • Solid test weights 20 kg to 1 000 kg blocks)

New equipment supplies:

Due to our long term involvement in the lifting industry and key partnerships with manufacturers and importers, Metrotech Calibration Services (PTY) Ltd. is able to offer its clients with the best certified lifting equipment on the market at highly competitive cost.

We are therefor able to provide expert advice to customers with regards to the appropriate equipment required for their unique lifting applications.

Load cell calibrations, sales & repairs:

Metrotech Calibration Services (PTY) Ltd. has been appointed as an authorized distributor for Eilon Engineering in South African, to market and sell their RON brand of crane scales,dynamometer , load cells and overload detectors.

Eilon Engineering's RON dynamometers, load cells, hanging scaless and crane scales are load, tension and force measurement devices used for weighing during lifting, force and load testing and overload prevention.

During the past thirty years, Eilon Engineering's weighing systems have gained international recognition for their high quality, reliability, compact dimensions and unique features which ensure the user's safety and convenience.

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