Services

ICEAGE Parts and Cranes have a team of 9 technicians on an “On-Call” roster, to provide a 24/7 breakdown service.

Just call our office number 9500 9518 after hours and you will be automatically connected to the “on-call” technician who will respond to you immediately.

ICEAGE Parts and Cranes provide regular service & Inspections for the preventative maintenance of overhead cranes and Hoists. Our fully trained technicians have extensive experience with all types of lifting equipment and will keep your operation running smoothly and in compliance with the Australian Standards and OHS requirements.

Pre-operational Inspection

This is a visual inspection and functional test that should be carried out by a competent crane operator prior to each shift during which the crane is to be used.

Routine Inspections and Maintenance

Includes visual inspection of most components of the crane, functional tests of all motions and lubrication of all moving parts.

Maintenance and inspections are carried out by our competent crane technician who will provide a written report to the crane owner/operator on completion of the inspection.

Minimum frequency - quarterly.

Periodic Inspections

A more comprehensive inspection and service that is done in conjunction with the Routine Inspection.

This service is carried out by our competent crane technician who will provide a written report to the crane owner/operator on completion of the inspection.

Minimum frequency - annually.

To ensure you get the longest working life possible out of your crane & to lessen your liability in the event of your crane being involved in an incident, regular inspections & servicing is a must for any commercial operation.

ICEAGE Parts and Cranes can perform inspections, identify & effect repairs and ensure that your crane is in compliance with all relevant laws & regulations.

Frequency of inspections

The frequency of inspections is determined by the design classification of the equipment, the duty cycles and the working environment.  AS 2550.1-2011 includes a table in Section 7 that sets out the recommended frequencies.  (see table below extracted from AS 2550.1-2011)

The minimum frequency of service on any crane, hoist or winch is quarterly.  The annual maintenance plan would include 1 periodic service, followed by 3 routine services in the year.

Depending on the variables of duty classification vs. duty cycles, working environment and operator competency, ICEAGE Parts and Cranes may recommend more frequent inspections if required.

ICEAGE Parts and Cranes offer 3rd Party Inspections as per the requirements of AS2550.1 – 2011.

A requirement of the Australian Standards is that all cranes are subject to 10 and 25 year inspections for continued safe use.

ICEAGE Parts and Cranes will advise you of the best course of action to take, when your crane is due for these inspections.

For 10 and 25 year inspections, our technicians will calculate whether a crane is actually due for a major service or if the crane may have an extended life.

It makes financial sense to assess whether it is more economical to proceed with a major inspection or if it’s more cost effective to replace the piece of equipment. ICEAGE Parts and Cranes incorporate this strategy right from the start to save on the costs of initial inspections.

At ICEAGE Parts and Cranes we manage the completion of all aspects of the major service stage by only completing what is required for reliability, safety and compliance, while creating an economical outcome.

ICEAGE Parts and Cranes specialises in Major Inspections and Overhauls.

From DWP assessments through to complete disassembly, component inspection & NDT testing, re-assembly and commissioning. We can advise the most cost-effective process to complete this requirement.

We have a fully equipped workshop, and we work with some of Western Australia’s most notable engineering companies to provide all the necessary elements of this service.

The key objective of the Major Inspection is to assess the viability of upgrading the crane to the requirements of the Australian Standards.  Certification for continued safe use will therefore be subject to the crane conforming to the current Australian Standards.

Consideration needs to be taken when assessing a crane’s suitability for continued safe use, the analysing of the past, present and future utilisation of the crane, needs to be considered and compared to the original design capabilities of the crane. The actual life of the crane (Years in operation after commissioning + Future years) may differ greatly from its theoretical life or original Design Life of the crane. Therefore, a major overhaul may not be necessary if the utilisation shows that the crane, based on its original design capabilities has not been fully utilised. This according to AS 2550.1 section 7.3.5, is 25 years for the structure and 10 years for the mechanical components.

A comprehensive Major Inspection must be carried out:

• When a crane has reached the end of its Design Working Period, or where this is unknown, after 10 years for mechanical components and 25 years for structural components.
• When an old crane is to be re-commissioned, and Cranes, that are to be upgraded or modified.

Understanding Design Working Period (DWP) according to AS2550.1-11

• Periodic inspections are to be conducted by an independent third party at least once a year (i.e. not the organisations either operating or maintaining the crane). AS 2550.1.7.3.4
• These inspections should include an estimation of remaining design working period (DWP) according to processes and calculations summarised in a new section (9) of AS2550.1. DWP is then used to determine when a major inspection (and subsequent general overhaul) is due.
• If DWP is not estimated according to this process, then the major inspection interval is to be reduced to two-thirds of design life or, if this is unknown, to a maximum of 7 years. AS 2550.1.7.3.5
• Periodic Third Party inspections are to include verification of the past state of loading and utilisation (as well as intended future state) as compared to the crane classifications.
• “The purpose of the assessment of DWP is to estimate accumulated duty of the crane and assess its remaining life.” (AS 2550.1.9.3.1) “Failure to keep records of use will dictate the necessity for more frequent major inspections.”1 (AS 2550.1.9.2.1)
• This is implemented by using a safety factor when estimating DWP that compensates for the unreliability in the duty recording and estimation. The safety factor ranges between 1.1 and 1.5 depending on duty estimation method, as shown in Table 9.6.2 below.
• The only method of duty estimation that does not require DWP to be reduced by a factor of safety is by using an automatic Data Recording system.

We can help you with all aspects of meeting your compliance requirements.

Increase your existing crane’s productivity with an upgrade or modification from ICEAGE Parts and Cranes.

For a fraction of the cost of a new crane, you can improve the safety of your crane, experience increased capacity, simplified operation and reduce your operating costs.

Modernization could also be a cost-effective means of a 10-year major overhaul.

A comprehensive range of new design and manufactured products as well as reconditioned products are available to bring your old crane(s) up to modern standards of safety, reliability and operational performance. This could consist of any number of components namely, hoist replacements, component replacement, drive system replacement, power system replacements, control system replacement or upgrading, variable speed drive installation.

Ensure a seamless setup of your cranes and hoists with our expert installation and commissioning services. Our team handles everything from initial setup to final testing, ensuring your equipment is fully operational and compliant with industry standards. Trust us to get your systems up and running efficiently and safely.

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Guarantee the safety and performance of your lifting equipment with our comprehensive load testing and certification services. We conduct rigorous tests to verify the load-bearing capacity of your cranes and hoists, ensuring they meet all safety regulations and industry standards. Upon successful completion, we provide detailed certification documentation for your records.

ICEAGE Parts and Cranes will train your personnel in the proper use of your cranes and jibs.

This is offered free of charge, usually at the time of handover or servicing. Having an understanding for the correct operation of the crane and controls, contributes to the crane’s longevity and reliability. We will also provide you with crane logbooks and show the operators how to correctly fill them in. This is a requirement of the Australian Standards and is a record to be kept on site.

ICEAGE Parts and Cranes are a licenced electrical contractor (EC16119) and can conduct all aspects of industrial electrical repairs and installations.

Contact us for a quotation for your industrial electrical requirements.