
Lifting Equipment
At the forefront of the industry, our Lifting Equipment Services provide comprehensive solutions for all your lifting needs. From the development and installation of cranes and hoists to ongoing service and support, we ensure that your operations run smoothly and safely. With trusted brands like VitaQuip, GreenPin, and VitaLift, we deliver top-quality equipment and expert services tailored to meet your specific requirements.
Crane and Hoist Development, Installation, Service & Support



Ilula Chain Block
A robust and dependable chain block that is both economical and lightweight.
- Range from 500kg – 20,000kg
- Double pawl braking system
- Extra-thick asbestos-free friction plates
- Anti-slip hooks providing extra safety with heavy duty cast safety latches
- Full spares back-up for maintenance purposes
- Drop forged top & bottom hooks that can rotate 360
- Designed to international standards. Generally complaint to SANS
- Units can be chained for any height of lift required
- Overload protection available on request
- Each unit is tested 125% of rated capacity
- Serial numbered for traceability
- Supplied with individual test certificate
Product Code | Capacity (ton) | Effort (kg) | Load Chain Diameter (mm) | Load Chain No. of Fails | Mass @ std 3m lift (kg) | Mass for extra metre HOL (kg) |
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ICU005 | 0.5 | 20 | 6.0 | 1 | 8.0 | 1.7 |
ICU010 | 1.0 | 33 | 6.0 | 1 | 12.0 | 1.7 |
ICU015 | 1.5 | 37 | 8.0 | 1 | 18.0 | 2.3 |
ICU020 | 2.0 | 37 | 8.0 | 1 | 18.0 | 2.3 |
ICU030 | 3.0 | 39 | 8.0 | 2 | 25.0 | 3.7 |
ICU030S | 3.0 | 42 | 10.0 | 1 | 28.0 | 3.1 |
ICU050 | 5.0 | 44 | 10.0 | 2 | 45.0 | 5.4 |
ICU100 | 10.0 | 44 | 10.0 | 4 | 79.0 | 9.7 |
ICU200 | 20.0 | 44 x 2 | 10.0 | 8 | 193.0 | 19.4 |


Ilula Lever Hoist
Robust & dependable lever hoist that is economical and lightweight
- Range from 750kg – 9,000kg
- Double pawl braking system
- Extra-thick asbestos-free friction plates
- Anti-slip hooks providing extra safety with heavy duty cast safety latches
- Time saving rapid free-wheeling system for fast hook-ups
- Full spares back-up for maintenance purposes
- Drop forged top & bottom hooks that can rotate 360
- Designed to international standards. Generally complaint to SANS
- Units can be chained for any height of lift required
- Overload protection available on request
- Each unit is tested 125% of rated capacity
- Serial numbered for traceability
- Supplied with individual test certificate
Product Code | Capacity (ton) | Effort (kg) | Load Chain Diameter (mm) | Load Chain No. of Fails | Mass @ std 3m lift (kg) | Mass for extra metre HOL (kg) |
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ILU075 | 0.75 | 14 | 6.0 | 1 | 8.0 | 0.9 |
ILU150 | 1.5 | 22 | 8.0 | 1 | 13.0 | 1.4 |
ILU300 | 3.0 | 32 | 10.0 | 1 | 22.0 | 2.2 |
ILU600 | 6.0 | 34 | 10.0 | 2 | 36.0 | 4.4 |
ILU900 | 9.0 | 36 | 10.0 | 3 | 53.0 | 6.6 |
- Ilula 250Kg Lever Hoist available with 1,5m load chain
- Complete with carry bag
- Without overload protection



Assembled & Tested in South Africa
Grade 80 Chain Slings
Chain slings are the classic and widely used handling attachment for a wide variety of lifting applications. They feature flexibility and extremely high durability. Generally to EN 818-4 and SANS 50818-4.
We offer complete chain slings and components, along with corresponding accessories and spare parts. Chain slings made to order according to your requirements.
All lifting components are uniformly marked with equivalent chain size and grade. Chain sling Working Load Limits and angles as per EN 818-4 and SANS 50818-4. Safety factor: 4:1




Due to our policy of continual development, dimensions, weight and specifications may change without prior notice.



Hardware Chain
- General purpose welded commercial chain
- Supplied in individual bags of 30m lengths
- Finish: Electro-galvanised or self-colour
- Note: Not to be used for lifting applications

Specifications


All measurements approximate and subject to commercial tolerance.
In addition, stainless steel grade 316 chain is also available; please enquire for more details.

Commercial Shackles
- Bow and Dee commercial shackles
- Material: Mild steel or stainless steel grade 316
- Finish: Electro-galvanised or stainless steel grade 316
- Note: Not to be used for lifting applications
Specifications


All measurements approximate and subject to commercial tolerance.
Due to our policy of continual product development, dimentions, weights and specifications may change without prior notice. Please check with MLN Cranes when ordering.



GreenPin
Green pin from Van Beest is a premium European manufactured shackle respected worldwide and has become synonymous with exceptional quality, safety and professional reliability.
GreenPin Standard Shackles
- Material: Bow and pin high tensile steel, Grade 6, quenched and tempered
- Safety Factor: MBL equals 6 x WLL
- Standard: EN 13889 and meets performance requirements of US Fed. Spec. RR-C-271. DNV type app
- Finish: Hot dipped galvanized
- Temperature Range: -20°C up to +200°C




GreenPin Wide Mouth Shackles
- Material: Bow and pin alloy steel, Grade 8, quenched and tempered
- Safety Factor: MBL equals 6 x WLL
- Standard: ASME B30.26
- Finish: Hot dipped galvanized
- Temperature Range: -20°C up to +200°C





Certification
At no extra charges this product can be supplied with a works certificate, material certificate, manufacturer test certificate and/or EC Declaration of Conformity
Due to our policy of continual development, dimensions, weight and specifications may change without prior notice.



VitaLift
Duplex Flat Webbing and Endless Round Slings
Manufactured to EN1492 and SANS94
- Slings colour coded to WLL for easy identification
- All slings are manufactured to comply with: EN1491-1 and SANS94-1 Flat woven webbing slings, EN1491-2 and SANS94-2 Roundslings
- Safety factor 7:1 in compliance with standards and the Occupational Health and
- Safety Act Each sling serial numbered for tracebility
- Common sizes available ex-stock, larger capacity slings can be manufactured to order

Slings with higher working load limits available on request





Steel Wire Rope
Steel wire ropes manufactured to various international standards.
The Steel wire ropes available in a variety of diameters, constructions and finishes. Ropes can be supplied in any length with end fittings as required.


As a result of our policy of continual product development, dimensions, weights, and specifications may therefore change without prior notice. Consequently, please check with MLN Cranes prior to ordering.
Contact us today to learn more about our Lifting Equipment Services and how we can help you enhance your operations. Whether you need installation, maintenance, or support, our expert team is ready to assist you!