The Power & Energy sector encompasses diverse operations, from traditional power generation to the extraction and processing of fuels. In these environments, precision and durability of lifting equipment are paramount to ensure continuous operation and worker safety. Morris Material Handling SA delivers a full spectrum of products and services tailored to these unique industrial needs, leveraging decades of experience and advanced technology. Our offerings are engineered for the rigorous demands of energy production.
Morris’s product range is predominantly based around the ABUS range of lifting equipment from ABUS Kransysteme GmbH in Germany, manufactured to the highest European Standards. Morris has held the sole Sub-Saharan Agency for this product range for over a decade, with units proven in thousands of applications. This partnership ensures that our clients in the Power & Energy sector receive world-class lifting solutions.
Morris Products for the Power & Energy Industry
Morris Material Handling SA offers a wide array of cranes and hoists suitable for various applications within the Power & Energy sector. These include, but are not limited to, heavy-duty lifting in power plants, material handling in fuel processing facilities, and specialised solutions for hazardous environments. Our product portfolio is designed for maximum operational flexibility.
Cranes:
- Process and Heavy Duty Cranes: Essential for large-scale operations and heavy components often found in power generation and processing plants.
- Single Girder Cranes: Versatile for various lifting tasks within energy facilities.
- Double Girder Cranes: Offer higher capacities and spans, suitable for more demanding applications.
- Underslung Cranes: Ideal where headroom is a constraint, providing efficient lifting in confined spaces.
- Portal Cranes and Semi-Portal Cranes: Used in outdoor or large area applications, such as material yards at energy sites.
- Jib Cranes: Provide localised lifting solutions at workstations or specific points within a facility.
- HB Systems: Modular light crane systems for adaptable material flow.
- Lightweight Mobile Gantry: Offers flexibility for temporary or mobile lifting needs.
Hoists:
- ABUS Wire Rope Hoists: Known for their durability and performance in heavy-duty applications.
- ABUS Electric Chain Hoists: Provide reliable and efficient lifting for a variety of industrial needs.
- Morris Electric Chain Hoists: Another option in Morris’s hoist product line.
Accessories:
- DSL Systems: For power supply to cranes.
- Lifting Tackle: Essential for safe and effective load handling.
- Morris Push Button Remote and Morris Joystick Remote: For precise and safe crane control.
Hazardous Environment Cranes and Hoists
For sectors like Power & Energy, which are integral to the energy industry, Morris provides explosion-proof solutions. These products, manufactured by ETS Engineering Spa, are designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, adhering to strict international safety directives. ETS is a leading company in lifting devices for the On-Shore & Off-Shore Oil & Gas market.
- Explosion Proof Jib Cranes: Available for industrial, naval, and petrochemical applications with capacities up to 30,000 Kg. These cranes feature robust pillars and rotating jibs, ensuring smooth and safe operation in hazardous zones.
- Explosion Proof Overhead Cranes: Suitable for pharmaceutical, oil, chemical, petrochemical, engineering, process plant engineering industries, and mining and offshore maritime sectors. ETS has extensive production experience in Ex-d anti-explosion fields.
- Explosion Proof Electric Chain Hoists: Designed and manufactured by ETS, these hoists comply with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, FEM regulations, and IEC 60079 standards. They are suitable for Zone 1 and Zone 2 for Gas, and Zone 21 and Zone 22 for Dust.
Benefits of Partnering with Morris in Power & Energy
Morris Material Handling SA offers distinct advantages for clients in the Power & Energy industry across Africa:
- Unrivalled Expertise: With decades of experience, Morris provides professional expertise in the design, fabrication, machining, and assembly of light, medium, and heavy engineering products.
- High-Quality, Reliable Products: Our product range, predominantly from ABUS and ETS, is manufactured to the highest European standards, ensuring durability and performance even in the most demanding energy environments.
- Safety and Compliance: We prioritise safety, offering explosion-proof equipment that complies with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and other international safety standards, crucial for hazardous areas in the energy sector.
- Comprehensive Service Network: Through Crane Aid, we provide 24/7 breakdown support and a team of highly trained technicians available throughout Southern and Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Tailored Solutions: ETS, our partner for explosion-proof equipment, can design and manufacture jib cranes and overhead cranes according to specific client requirements and specifications.
- African Footprint: Morris Material Handling SA has a significant footprint across numerous African countries, including Angola, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, enabling localised support and service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Morris Material Handling supplies and manufactures a comprehensive range of lifting equipment suitable for the Power & Energy Industry. Offerings include electric overhead travelling cranes, wire rope hoists, jib cranes, and chain hoists, along with various accessories.
Morris Material Handling provides a comprehensive suite of services to ensure the safety and operational efficiency of lifting equipment.
Yes, Morris Material Handling has direct experience supporting the Power & Energy Industry in Africa. Supplying and installing lifting equipment at Voith Turbo (Pty) Ltd in South Africa. Voith is a technology leader that sets standards in the energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials, and transport & automotive markets globally.