Designed for simplified, efficient and safe procedures in every application, industrial solutions provider BMG’s dedicated lifting and rigging team supplies and supports a broad range of quality branded and industry-approved equipment, that is enhanced by a technical advisory and support service.

According to BMG Tools & Equipment lifting and rigging product specialist Tanita Rousel-Brett, BMG’s specialists consider the safe operation of lifting and rigging equipment as one of the most critical aspects in materials handling.

“We recommend that our customers have their equipment independently load tested [yearly], or as per urgent requirements, and inspected every three months. BMG has a fully equipped trailer and is able to offer an onsite load testing and inspection service for convenience and peace of mind,” Rousel-Brett states.

Additionally, the dedicated division provides solutions for lifting and rigging challenges in all industries, including automotive and tyre manufacturing, paper and pulp, sugar, forestry and agriculture, marine, construction and mining.

BMG is fully compliant with the requirements of the lifting machine and lifting tackle regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and its Lifting Machinery Inspector is certified in terms of the Engineering Profession Act 2000 and is a registered member of the Engineering Council of South Africa.

BMG also has approval from the Department of Employment and Labour in terms of the Driven Machinery Regulations 18(5) of the OHSA, for examining and testing of lifting machines and tackle.

Kito Crosby

Perfectly suited for dependable use in demanding environments, including marine and offshore projects, BMG’s Kito Crosby range encompasses wide body and bolt type shackles for heavy and critical offshore lifts, cold Tuff Bolt type shackles for lifts conducted in extreme weather conditions and Crosby SP load monitoring solutions.

Additionally, remotely operated vehicle shackles and hooks are manufactured to withstand the toughest conditions and are suitable for use with a variety of remotely operated underwater vehicles.

Further, BMG is a sub-distributor in Southern Africa of the Kito Crosby brands and product portfolio, which includes Crosby, Gunnebo Industries, Crosby StraightPoint and Crosby IP clamps.

Also included in BMG’s extensive range are electric, chain and lever hoists, geared and plain crawls, chain, wire and webbing slings, and hydraulic and pneumatic hoists and winches, as well as manual Tirfor winches and ropes.

Additionally, the range comprises high- pressure hydraulic tools, mechanical ratchet jacks, jib cranes and eye bolts.

BMG offers complete process solutions to all sectors, which means customers can access essential quality branded engineering components, technical services and support from one well-established, reliable supplier, Rousel-Brett concludes.