Lifting Standards, Raising Expectations
Trusted Since 1897 – Over 125 Years of Engineering Excellence
Established in 1897, our company has proudly served South Africa’s mining, industrial, construction, marine, and OEM manufacturing sectors for over 125 years. With five specialised divisions operating nationwide, we manufacture, assemble, supply, and service a wide range of material handling and marine equipment.
All our products are built to meet international engineering and safety standards and are delivered with full Certificates of Test and Conformance. Backed by a branch network across South Africa and neighbouring markets, we are committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective lifting, rigging, and marine solutions to our valued customers.
Brand Portfolio
Exclusive Industrial Brands, Regional Distributorships & Market-Driven Agency Partnerships
We offer a diverse portfolio of industrial and commercial brands, carefully structured to meet a wide range of customer and market needs. Our portfolio is built on three core brand relationships:
DAESAN
Origin: South Korea
Relationship: Sole Distributor
Products: Manual & Electric Hoists
DONSA
Origin: Various
Relationship: Proprietary
Products: Manual & Electric Hoists, Motorised Crawls, Wire Rope Winches, Fall Protection, Rigging Hardware, Sleep Wire rope, Grade 80 Chain,Various Slings
LIFTKET
Origin: Germany
Relationship: Distributor
Products: Electric Hoists
TSALA
Origin: Various
Relationship: Proprietary
Products: Manual & Electric Hoists, Manual Crawls, Wire Rope Winches, Mechanical Clamps, Rigging Hardware
LOCTITE
Origin: United Kingdom
Relationship: Agent
Products: Sealants, Adhesives, Lubricants
CARVER CLAMPS
Origin: United Kingdom
Relationship: Sole Distributor
Products: Bar & Rack Clamps
Design Standards & Regulatory Compliance
We adhere to design and regulatory standards established by:
SANS – South African National Standards
ISO – International Organization for Standardization
EN – European Norms
BS, DIN, JIS, and FED SPEC – Other international regulatory bodies where applicable
Cranes & Lifting Structures
BS 466 / BS 2573-1 & 2 – Specifications for overhead, Goliath, and Semi-Goliath cranes
SANS 10307 – Lifting and suspended equipment
SANS 1599-1 – Cantilever and slewing jib cranes
SANS 10375 / 10388 / 522 / 19 – Inspection and testing of mobile, tower, overhead, and lifting truck systems
Chain Hoists & Beam Trolleys
JIS B 8815 / EN 14492-2 / SANS 992 – Electric chain hoists
SANS 1638 – Pneumatic chain hoists
SANS 1594 – Manually operated chain blocks
SANS 1636 – Manually operated lever hoists
EN 13157 / SANS 1824 – Push/pull and geared beam trolleys
SANS 1637 / 1639 / 1640 – Standards for reconditioned hoisting equipment
SANS 500 – Inspection and testing of manual chain blocks and lever hoists
Chain Slings & Components
SANS 1592 – Short link lifting chain
SANS ISO 7592 / 3077 / 4778 – Welded construction chain slings
SANS ISO 7593 / EN 818-1 & 4 – Grade 8 chain slings, instant assembly
SANS 1595 – Forged lifting hooks for chains (Grades M(4) through V(10))
EN 1677-1 & 4 – Chain sling components for Grade 8 applications
Textile Slings
EN 1492-1 / SANS 94-1 – Flat woven polyester webbing slings
EN 1492-2 / SANS 94-2 – Endless polyester slings
Steel Wire Ropes & Terminations
SANS ISO 7531 / ISO 2408 – Steel wire rope slings
EN 13411-1, 2 & 3 – Rope terminations and splicing methods
BS 6210 / BS 6570 COP – Safe use and inspection of wire rope slings
SANS 10187 – Load securement on transport vehicles
Lifting Attachments & Accessories
EN 13155 – Plate clamps, vacuum lifters, C-hooks, pallet forks, lifting beams, and cages
FED SPEC RR-C-271D / BS 3032 – Shackles (bow and dee)
FED SPEC FF-C-450 / BS 464 / FFT 276 – Wire rope clips and thimbles
DIN 580 / 582 – Eye bolts and eye nuts
DIN 15402-1 & 2 / UNI 9470 – Ramshorn hooks
Operational and Safety Standards
SANS 10296 – Standard hand signals for lifting operations
EN 61000-6-1 & 3 / EN 55014-1 – Electromagnetic compliance for lifting magnets
Regulatory Compliance
Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993)
Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996)
These acts require that all lifting equipment used within industrial and mining environments conform to applicable technical standards. Where applicable, Cooper & Cooper provides full compliance documentation and certification.
Accreditations & Certifications
Department Of Labour Accredited – LME 154
DAESAN SABS Certification
ISO 9001 – 2015 Dekra Accreditation
LEEASA Membership
