Oil & Gas Industry

The Oil & Gas (O&G) industry across Africa represents a critical sector, characterised by heavy loads, continuous operations, and the inherent risks associated with hazardous and potentially explosive atmospheres. In such an environment, the reliability, safety, and efficiency of material handling solutions are paramount. Morris Material Handling SA (Pty) Ltd, recognised as Africa’s largest crane company, provides a robust portfolio of lifting equipment and services specifically engineered to meet these stringent demands.

Morris Material Handling SA supplies and manufactures a wide range of electric overhead travelling cranes, wire rope hoists, jib cranes, chain hoists, and various accessories. Our product line primarily features the ABUS range of lifting equipment from ABUS Kransysteme GmbH in Germany, known for manufacturing to the highest European Standards. Morris has been the sole Sub-Saharan agent for these units for over a decade, with thousands of successful applications demonstrating their proven reliability.

The unique challenges of the Oil & Gas industry, including both onshore and offshore operations, necessitate lifting equipment that can withstand extreme conditions while ensuring the highest levels of safety and precision. Morris offers a comprehensive range of cranes and hoists, with a particular focus on solutions for hazardous environments.

Cranes for Heavy-Duty & Process Applications

Morris provides a variety of crane types suitable for the demanding O&G environment:

• 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 for Precision and Reliability

Morris offers a range of hoists known for their robust performance:

• ABUS Wire Rope Hoists: Ideal for heavy lifting and continuous operations.
• ABUS Electric Chain Hoists: Provide efficient and precise lifting, suitable for various applications within the O&G sector.
• Morris Electric Chain Hoists: Another reliable option for general and specific material handling needs.

Cranes are indispensable machines for Oil and Gas companies, ensuring speedy rigging procedures without compromising project timelines and product quality. The applications of cranes in Oil and Gas are broad and critical:

• Oil Rigs (Onshore and Offshore): Cranes are installed for faster, safer, and easier oil and gas rigging, moving heavy equipment, rigged material, debris, and supplies. They are also used for moving sea vessels, rig flooring patches, and backloading supplies.
• Gas Purification and Compression Centers: Cranes assist in protecting gas containers from hazardous exposures during import and export, facilitating daily barrel management and movement of flammable gas containers.
• Shipping Ports: Large and efficient crane equipment, including gantry cranes, are essential for loading operations, assembling bulky items, loading/unloading cargo, and moving oil barrels. Various types like truck-mounted, rough-terrain, crawler, and floating cranes are utilised at shipping ports and for oil barrel management.
• Engineered Transportation: In some difficult-to-navigate rigging units or onshore sites, rail-mounted cranes can serve as an employee transportation medium.

Choosing Morris Material Handling SA for your lifting needs in the Oil & Gas industry offers distinct advantages:

• Uncompromised Safety: Morris’s commitment to safety is demonstrated by its supply of ATEX-compliant explosion-proof equipment for hazardous areas, significantly mitigating risks associated with explosive atmospheres prevalent in O&G operations.
• Maximised Uptime & Productivity: Through comprehensive preventative and corrective maintenance services, coupled with readily available spare parts, Morris ensures that your critical equipment operates continuously with minimal downtime, boosting overall productivity.
• Extended Equipment Lifespan: Expert maintenance, including precise crane rail alignment, significantly prolongs the operational life of valuable crane and hoist assets, contributing to long-term cost savings.
• Tailored Solutions: Morris’s professional expertise in design, fabrication, machining, and assembly enables the provision of custom lifting solutions that address the unique and often heavy-duty requirements of the Oil & Gas sector.
• Extensive African Reach: As Africa’s largest crane company with a broad footprint across numerous Sub-Saharan African countries, Morris provides accessible, responsive, and reliable support wherever your O&G operations are located.