Crane Lifting Attachments
Bremco supplies a broad range of Australian-made crane lifting attachments engineered to enhance efficiency, safety and versatility across industrial, mining, construction and warehousing operations. From crane beams, lift bins and drum handling attachments to lifting cages and custom-fabricated solutions, each product is designed and tested to meet Australian Standards and engineered for demanding lifting applications.
Crane Lifting Attachments
Bremco manufactures high quality crane attachments for clients in warehousing, manufacturing, mining, transport and beyond.
Crane attachments are a type of materials handling equipment that’s attached to the hook, jib or lifting mechanism of a crane. Attachments allow cranes to handle materials and loads that would be difficult to lift with a standard crane hook.
The right crane attachments can improve efficiency and reduce manual handling. But it’s crucial that your attachments are high quality to protect workers from unnecessary risk.
Bremco designs, tests and manufactures crane lifting equipment to Australian Standards in our local workshop. Our equipment is designed with support from our local engineering partners, and it’s fabricated from quality Australian steel that delivers exceptional durability.
We offer fast quotes, Australia-wide delivery and custom fabrication options on crane lifting equipment. Contact us now for a free quote.
Crane Lifting Equipment Engineered to AS 1418.1
Bremco’s crane lifting equipment is engineered to comply with relevant Australian Standards.
Cranes can be some of the most useful equipment on your site. They also pose a risk to personnel. To help control this risk, Bremco focuses on delivering high quality crane attachments that are manufactured to AS 1418.1 and AS 1418.17 for crane man cages.
Each attachment is load tested prior to shipping. Your equipment will also be supplied with a compliance plate and unique serial number for your records.
Custom Crane Lifting Attachments by Bremco
Bremco is equipped to custom fabricate crane lifting equipment for your business.
Our custom crane attachments are designed around your needs. They are ideal for resolving bottlenecks, improving efficiency and reducing manual handling on site.
Our fabrication team has 30+ years’ experience in manufacturing equipment. Each of our custom attachments is fabricated from high quality, Australian steel and features fully-welded construction. This means our custom attachments are suitable for heavy-duty use in any environment.
Speak to our team about custom crane lifting attachments. We’ll work with you and our engineering partners to design a solution that’s unique to your business’ challenges.
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Crane Drum Handling
Safely lift, shift and move steel or plastic materials drums with drum lifting chains and drum grab attachments designed by Bremco.
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Crane Lift Bins & Devices
For general material and component handling, Bremco’s versatile crane lift bins and lifting devices can safely transport a range of goods.
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Crane Lifting Attachments
Crane lifting attachments expand the use of your cranes, allowing materials, workers and goods to be lifted safely and efficiently.
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Crane Lifting Cages
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Crane Man Cages
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General Crane Attachments
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most common types of crane attachments include lifting beams, spreader beams, pallet hooks, man cages and more. These allow cranes to be used to lift loose materials, unbalanced and oversized loads, and goods that can’t be lifted with a standard crane hook.
A crane that’s fitted with a crane man cage or work platform can be used to lift personnel. This is useful for transporting people, first-aid or using a crane to provide a work platform.
Crane man cages must be engineered to comply with Australian Standard AS 1418.17. AS 1418.17 lays out requirements for the safe design, construction and testing of personnel lifting systems.
There are many different types of crane lifting attachments, however, most devices fall into the following categories:
- Crane Lifting Bins
- Crane Goods Cages
- Crane Site Bins
- Crane Man Cages
- Crane First Aid Rescue Cages
- Crane Lifting Beams
- Crane Spreader Beams
- Crane Combination Beams
- Crane Lifting Frames
- Crane Bag Lifters
- Crane Drum Handling
- Crane Gas Bottle Trolleys
- Crane Riggers Site Boxes
There are a number of safety considerations when using crane lifting attachments, including:
- All crane attachments must meet the relevant Australian Standard
- They must be properly engineered, proof-load tested, and supplied with the WLL
- Attachments need to be regularly inspected for damage and wear
- They are correctly rigged to the crane
- Site work is never conducted under a suspended load
- The load is within both the attachment and crane’s weight limits.
- The attachment must be designed and fully engineered in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard e.g. AS4991 (Lifting Devices) or AS1418.17 (Man Cages)
- Any crane attachment welding must be performed by qualified welders certified to ISO9606.
- The device is proof load tested to a minimum of two times the working load limit (WLL) to obtain the capacity rating
- The correct certificate of conformance is provided with the equipment, with the compliance plate attached.
Crane lifting attachments offer numerous benefits as they turn a crane into a multipurpose machine, with the ability to handle of a wide variety of loads. As a result, they can increase productivity and decrease worksite downtime, reducing costs and build times. A quality and properly attached crane attachment also helps to better control a load, reducing the risk of accidents, and damage to a load and the surrounding worksite environment.
Your crane lifting attachment’s load capacity can be found on the attachment compliance plate, and accompanying documentation, and you can also contact the manufacturer to supply the crane attachment specifications. The crane itself should also have an operator’s manual and load chart that contain information about the rated capacity and how different attachments impact it.
To calculate the lifting capacity of the crane lifting attachment:
- Identify the correct load chart for your specific crane model and configuration
- Find the maximum gross capacity by matching the working radius and boom length
- Subtract the weight of ALL lifting attachments and rigging to determine the net lifting capacity
Australian manufacturers are required to provide a crane lifting attachment’s capacity, and also ensure the attachment meets Australian Standards such as the standard for lifting devices (AS4991). They must also ensure that the crane lifting attachment is:
- Properly engineered
- Proof load tested
- Marked with the Working Load Limit (WWL) and rated capacity.
To select a good crane lift attachment manufacturer in Australia:
- Choose a manufacturer who builds Australian made crane attachments
- Ensure the manufacturer’s products meet Australian Standards, and are fully engineered, proof load tested, and clearly identifies the Working Load Limit (WLL).
- Ensure the manufacture has had EVERY item proof load tested, not just a sample number.
- Choose a manufacturer who provides compliance plates and proof of load certification as required under AS4991.
- All attachments should be fully welded, not bolted.
- Look for manufacturers with a reputation for safety and quality