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


Lifting Equipment Installation
Lifting Service
Lifting Equipment

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 CodeCapacity (ton)Effort (kg)Load Chain Diameter (mm)Load Chain No. of FailsMass @ std 3m lift (kg)Mass for extra metre HOL (kg)
ICU0050.5206.018.01.7
ICU0101.0336.0112.01.7
ICU0151.5378.0118.02.3
ICU0202.0378.0118.02.3
ICU0303.0398.0225.03.7
ICU030S3.04210.0128.03.1
ICU0505.04410.0245.05.4
ICU10010.04410.0479.09.7
ICU20020.044 x 210.08193.019.4
Chain Block
Available on Request

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 CodeCapacity (ton)Effort (kg)Load Chain Diameter (mm)Load Chain No. of FailsMass @ std 3m lift (kg)Mass for extra metre HOL (kg)
ILU0750.75146.018.00.9
ILU1501.5228.0113.01.4
ILU3003.03210.0122.02.2
ILU6006.03410.0236.04.4
ILU9009.03610.0353.06.6
  • Ilula 250Kg Lever Hoist available with 1,5m load chain
  • Complete with carry bag
  • Without overload protection
Hoist Chain
Lever Hoist
Available on Request

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

Load Limits
1 and 2 leg sling
1 and 2 leg sling
3 Leg Sling
3 leg sling
Ilula 4 leg sling
Ilula 4 leg sling

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

Dee Shackle
Shackle
VitaQuip

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
Chain Drawing

Specifications

Lifting Chain

All measurements approximate and subject to commercial tolerance.

In addition, stainless steel grade 316 chain is also available; please enquire for more details.

VitaQuip

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

Lifting Shackle Specs
Dee & Bow Shackle

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.

Manufactured Shackle
Greenpin shackle
GreenPin

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
Shackle Spec Table
DNV, VGS & Vincotte
Shackle Spec Drawing
GreenPin Shackles

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
Wide Mouth Shackle
Wide Mouth Shackle Spec
Wide Mouth Shackle Spec Drawing
Van Beest
Netherlands

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

Lifting Equipment Straps
Lifting Equipment Service
Vitalift

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
Strap Working Load

Slings with higher working load limits available on request

Lift Equipment Straps
Vertical Sling
Choker Sling
Parallel Basket Sling
Vitalift

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.

Lifting Steel Wire Rope

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.