The Metals & Smelting Industry is a cornerstone of industrial development, demanding robust, reliable, and safe material handling solutions to manage heavy loads, high temperatures, and potentially hazardous environments. Morris Material Handling SA (Pty) Ltd, recognised as Africa’s largest crane company, specialises in delivering precisely these types of advanced lifting equipment and services. With a strong footprint across numerous African countries, Morris is uniquely positioned to support the intricate operations of the metals and smelting sectors.
Morris Material Handling Africa supplies and manufactures a comprehensive range of electric overhead travelling cranes, wire rope hoists, jib cranes, chain hoists, and various accessories. Our product line is predominantly based on the ABUS range of lifting equipment from ABUS Kransysteme GmbH in Germany, renowned for their manufacturing to the highest European Standards. Morris has served as the sole Sub-Saharan agent for these proven units for over a decade, demonstrating their reliability in thousands of applications.
Specialised Products for Metals & Smelting Operations
The demanding nature of metals and smelting requires lifting solutions that can withstand harsh conditions while ensuring precision and safety. Morris offers a diverse portfolio of cranes and hoists designed for heavy-duty applications and hazardous environments:
Cranes
- Process and Heavy Duty Cranes: These cranes are engineered to handle the intense loads and continuous operation typical of smelting processes and metal production facilities.
- Single Girder Cranes: Versatile and efficient for a variety of lifting tasks within a facility.
- Double Girder Cranes: Ideal for higher capacities and spans, often required for large-scale operations in metals and smelting. Morris has recently erected twin double girder bridge cranes for a company supplying iron ore to the steel industry, showcasing their capability in related sectors.
- Underslung Cranes: Suitable for specific structural requirements where the crane runs beneath its runway.
- Portal Cranes & Semi-Portal Cranes: Often used for outdoor applications or in areas where overhead structures are not feasible, such as stockyards or material handling areas.
- Jib Cranes: Provide localised lifting solutions at workstations for efficient material movement. Morris has supplied ABUS Pillar Mounted Jib Cranes with electric chain hoists to facilities like Voith Turbo South Africa for sorting and various workstations.
- HB Systems & Lightweight Mobile Gantry: Offer flexible and adaptable lifting solutions for specific needs.
Hoists
- ABUS Wire Rope Hoists: Known for their robust performance and reliability in heavy-duty lifting.
- ABUS Electric Chain Hoists: Provide efficient and precise lifting, suitable for a range of applications within the industry.
- Morris Electric Chain Hoists: Another reliable option for various material handling needs
Hazardous Environment Equipment
Crucially for the Metals & Smelting Industry, Morris also provides products specifically designed for hazardous environments where explosive atmospheres may be present due to gases or dust. These include:
Benefits of Partnering with Morris in Metals & Smelting
Morris Material Handling SA’s integrated approach offers significant advantages for the Metals & Smelting Industry:
- Enhanced Safety: Through compliance with international safety standards like ATEX for hazardous environments and comprehensive safety inspections, Morris helps mitigate risks inherent in smelting operations.
- Increased Uptime & Productivity: Preventative and corrective maintenance services, along with efficient spare parts availability, ensure that your operations run smoothly with minimal interruptions.
- Extended Equipment Lifespan: Expert maintenance, including precise crane rail alignment, significantly prolongs the operational life of valuable crane and hoist assets, reducing capital expenditure over time.
- Tailored Solutions: Morris’s expertise in design and fabrication allows for the provision of custom solutions that address the unique challenges and heavy-duty requirements of the metals and smelting sector.
- African Reach: With a broad presence across Sub-Saharan Africa, Morris provides accessible and responsive support wherever your operations are located.
Frequently Asked Questions
Morris Material Handling Africa, recognized as Africa’s largest crane company, supplies and manufactures a range of lifting equipment relevant to the Metals & Smelting Industry. Their product offerings include electric overhead travelling cranes, wire rope hoists, jib cranes, and chain hoists, along with various accessories. Specifically, their crane product categories feature Process and Heavy Duty Cranes, Single Girder Cranes, Double Girder Cranes, Underslung Cranes, Portal Cranes, Semi-Portal Cranes, Jib Cranes, HB Systems, and Lightweight Mobile Gantry cranes. For hazardous environments often found in smelting operations, Morris also provides specialized Explosion Proof Jib Cranes, Explosion Proof Overhead Cranes, Explosion Proof Electric Chain Hoists, and Explosion Proof Wire Rope Hoists. The company’s product range is predominantly based on the ABUS range of lifting equipment from ABUS Kransysteme GmbH in Germany, for which Morris holds the sole Sub-Saharan Agency.
Material Handling SA provides a comprehensive suite of services to ensure the safety and operational efficiency of lifting equipment. These services include Inspection and Preventative Maintenance, which involves detailed checks of mechanical and electrical components, greasing, oiling, and implementing running adjustments. They conduct thorough inspections of the crane structure, wheels, shafts, gearboxes, motors, brakes, rope drums/chain/sheaves, limits, and hooks, and make preventative maintenance recommendations if needed. For more extensive requirements, they offer Major Services that include stripping and inspecting wheels, opening gearbox and motor covers, and stripping brakes. In cases of faults or breakdowns, Morris provides Corrective Maintenance with full service backup support and a 24/7 breakdown number (0800 015 659) for urgent responses. Their team of highly trained technicians and assistants is available throughout Southern and Sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, Morris offers Crane Rail Alignment services, which involve a Runway Survey using a remotely operated Total Station to provide precise information and recommendations for corrective alignment, potentially increasing the lifespan of the crane and its structure. This service also ensures that the crane gantry remains within required SANS tolerances, reducing increased risk due to deviations. They also supply Spare Parts and offer Refurbishments for all makes of cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment through their service division, Crane Aid. Furthermore, Crane Maintenance Training is available.
Yes, Morris Material Handling SA has direct experience supporting the Metals & Smelting Industry in Africa. The company has been awarded a tender by ArcelorMittal for a 100 Ton crane, demonstrating their capability to handle large-scale requirements for major steel producers. Furthermore, they have erected twin double girder bridge cranes at a company supplying iron ore to the steel industry. The explosion-proof cranes and hoists distributed by Morris are also applicable to industries like mining, and areas with dust, such as mills and bulk materials, which are often found within the broader metals and smelting operations. Morris Material Handling has a significant footprint across numerous African countries, including Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, among many others, enabling them to serve clients throughout the continent.
Yes, Morris Material Handling has direct experience supporting the Metals & Smelting Industry in Africa. The company has been awarded a tender by ArcelorMittal for a 100 Ton crane, demonstrating their capability to handle large-scale requirements for major steel producers. Furthermore, they have erected twin double girder bridge cranes at a company supplying iron ore to the steel industry. The explosion-proof cranes and hoists distributed by Morris are also applicable to industries like mining, and areas with dust, such as mills and bulk materials, which are often found within the broader metals and smelting operations. Morris Material Handling has a significant footprint across numerous African countries, including Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, among many others, enabling them to serve clients throughout the continent.