Certex Africa Group is strategically positioned with workshop facilities across Africa, enabling us to offer unparalleled professional assistance to our clients.
Our workshops are renowned for providing a comprehensive array of services, including:
- Expert fabrication and painting services.
- Thorough equipment disassembly, overhaul, reassembly, and rigorous testing.
- Precise load testing procedures.
- Secure equipment storage solutions until.
Solution Driven
Preventive maintenance
Preventive maintenance is a proactive approach to equipment maintenance that involves performing regular inspections and maintenance tasks to prevent equipment failure and prolong its lifespan. This includes regular cleaning, lubrication, and inspection of equipment components such as gears, bearings, and motors.
Winch Servicing
Winch servicing is a crucial aspect of lifting equipment maintenance. A regular winch service should include an inspection of the winch drum, cable, brake, and control system. It’s important to identify and address any issues before they become major problems that could require expensive winch repairs. Additionally, winch servicing should include an inspection of the winch’s safety systems, such as the load-limiting device and the emergency stop mechanism, to ensure they are functioning properly.
Inspection & Testing
Inspection and testing are critical components of lifting equipment maintenance. Regular inspections help to identify any issues with the equipment and ensure that it continues to meet safety standards. Testing is important to verify that the equipment is functioning properly and that it’s capable of safely handling the loads it was designed to carry. It’s essential to have qualified personnel perform these inspections and tests, who have the knowledge and expertise to properly assess the equipment’s condition.
Equipment Storage
Proper storage of your lifting equipment is also an important aspect of maintenance. When not in use, equipment should be stored in a dry, secure location to protect it from weather damage and theft. It’s also important to make sure that the equipment is properly secured to prevent it from shifting or tipping over, which could cause damage.
Lifting Equipment Suppliers
When choosing lifting equipment suppliers, it’s essential to choose a company that has a reputation for providing high-quality equipment and excellent customer service. This includes providing comprehensive lifting equipment services, including maintenance and winch repairs, to ensure that your equipment continues to operate effectively throughout the rental period.
As a third party, Certex Africa Group understands the importance of maintaining your lifting equipment, which is why we take care of it on our customers’ behalf.
Repair
Our seasoned technicians excel in promptly resolving equipment breakdowns with a paramount focus on safety and swift restoration of operations. Whether it’s mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic issues, our network ensures rapid mobilization to any site for on-site repairs. Leveraging our extensive expertise and global engineering support, we conduct thorough root cause analyses and adeptly handle complex technical challenges.
Refurbishment
We understand the significance of refurbishing ageing equipment to optimize operational efficiency and extend its service life. Collaborating closely with clients, we assess refurbishment needs to align with operational goals.
Our adept technicians execute minor refurbishments on-site to minimize operational disruptions. For comprehensive refurbishments like winches or gantry/overhead cranes, our strategically located workshop facilities worldwide are fully equipped to handle these tasks.
We provide comprehensive refurbishment services including equipment disassembly, meticulous overhaul, assembly, and rigorous testing. Additionally, we offer machining services, reverse engineering of components, fabrication, painting, and load testing to ensure optimal performance. Throughout the refurbishment process, our meticulous approach involves thorough stripping down, cleaning, blasting, repainting, and recertification of equipment components to guarantee operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.