BMG lifts safety and performance with advanced lifting and rigging solutions
BMG’s dedicated Tools & Equipment Lifting and Rigging division provides solutions for lifting and rigging challenges in all industries, including automotive and tyre manufacturing, paper and pulp, sugar, forestry and agriculture, as well as marine, construction and mining.
“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, designed for simplified, efficient and safe procedures in every application,” explains Tanita Rousel-Brett, Tools & Equipment Lifting and Rigging, BMG. “BMG 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 annually, 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.”
BMG complies fully with the requirements of the lifting machine and lifting tackle regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) Act 85 of 1993. The company’s Lifting Machinery Inspector (LMI) is certified in terms of the Engineering Profession Act 2000 (Act no46 of 2000) and is a registered member of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
BMG has approval from The Department of Labour in terms of the driven machinery regulations 18 (5) of the occupational and safety Act 1993, for examining and testing of lifting machines and lifting tackle.
BMG’s Kito Crosby product portfolio – perfectly suited for dependable use in demanding environments, including marine and offshore projects – 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. ROV shackles and hooks are manufactured to withstand the toughest conditions and are suitable for use with a variety of remotely operated underwater vehicles.
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.
Included in BMG’s extensive range of tools, lifting and rigging equipment are electric, chain and lever hoists, geared and plain crawls, chain, wire and webbing slings and hydraulic, pneumatic hoists and winches, as well as manual Tirfor winches and ropes. The range also comprises high-pressure hydraulic tools, mechanical ratchet jacks, jib cranes and eye bolts.
BMG offers complete process solutions to all sectors of industry, which means customers can access essential quality brandåed engineering components, technical services and support from one well-established, reliable supplier.
The company’s specialist divisions – Bearings, Seals and Gaskets, Power Transmission, Drives and Motors, Materials Handling, Agriculture, Tools & Fasteners, Hydraulics, Filtration, Lubrication and Field Services – offers an integrated approach to engineering, that guarantees lower production costs and higher efficiencies.
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