Crane testing is an integral part of the service that we offer.
Every loader crane must go through a Thorough Examination and Inspection by a competent person every year as required by LOLER.
From our purpose-built workshop, our Allmi certified staff are able to test, repair and service any lorry loader, this includes Fassi, Atlas, Palfinger, PM, Hiab and HMF.
As a company, we adhere to the guidelines/regulations set out by LOLER / ALLMI on lorry loaders by providing a report of thorough examination document.
LOLER (The Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulations) requires lifting equipment to be thoroughly examined by a competent person:
- Before first use
- Following the repair or replacement of a structural component
- When a change of chassis takes place
- When removed and refitted to the original chassis
BS 7121 Part 2 – Recommendations for periodic testing and thorough examination of loader cranes are:
| Occasion | Minimum test and thorough examination |
| Before being first taken into service | Full test (Proof load test of rated capacity 125% at full radius and through the full slewing arc and a thorough examination) |
| Annually after being first put into service | Proof load test of rated capacity 110% at full radius and through the full slewing arc and a thorough examination |
| 4 years after first being put into service | Full test |
| 8 years after first being put into service | Non-destructive test of structure Full test |
| After each structural repair or component change | Full test |
| When chassis is changed | Full test |
| When crane is removed and refitted | Full test |
Periodic thorough examinations are also required for the following items:
- In the case of equipment for lifting persons, at least every 6 months
- A lifting accessory (e.g. slings, chains, grabs etc) at least every 6 months
- In the case of other lifting equipment, at least every 12 months
We offer a comprehensive service, inspection and test facility with annual reminder service once you are on the system.
Fassi Service Centre
As FASSI agents, we specialise in the set-up and testing of FASSI cranes and can supply and fit spare parts for your Fassi Crane.
Please call our office on 01924 438300 for more information or get in touch via email info@spenborough.co.uk.
