Reef Rigging’s core business is built around four integrated service areas: cranage, machine moving, rigging, and engineering support. Together, these capabilities allow the company to manage complete industrial projects — from the first site inspection and lift plan through to final installation and commissioning — without the client needing to coordinate multiple contractors. This article explains what each service involves and how Reef Rigging delivers value across them.
Cranage: Professional Heavy Lifting Solutions
Reef Rigging’s cranage service provides professional mobile crane operations for industrial, construction, and engineering clients across South Africa. The company operates a fleet of mobile cranes suitable for a wide range of lift capacities, from light picks in constrained spaces to heavy tandem lifts of large industrial plant. All cranes carry current load test certificates, and all operators hold valid crane operator certificates. For every lift, a qualified banksman provides all crane movement signals and maintains site safety throughout the operation.
Machine Moving: Precision Machinery Relocation
Reef Rigging’s machinery moving service covers the complete scope of industrial plant relocation — from initial site survey and method statement preparation through disconnection, rigging, lifting, transport, and reinstallation. The company has moved machinery across virtually every category of South African industry, including CNC machining centres, rubber and tyre manufacturing presses, dairy processing vessels, pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, and large industrial boilers. Machine moves are always preceded by a formal site assessment and documented lift plan.
Rigging: Certified Lifting Tackle and Expert Rigging Teams
Reef Rigging’s rigging service provides the full range of rigging configurations for any lifting project — from standard vertical lifts using wire rope slings and shackles, to complex multi-crane tandem lifts with engineered spreader frames. The company maintains a comprehensive stock of certified lifting tackle, and all rigging is configured by qualified riggers who understand load dynamics, sling angle effects, and the specific requirements of each lift type. All rigging tackle is inspected before each use and load tested at the required intervals by an approved inspection authority.
Engineering Support: Lift Plans, Risk Assessments, and Technical Solutions
Reef Rigging provides engineering support across its project portfolio. This includes the preparation of formal method statements and risk assessments for all projects, specific lift plans for each lifting operation within a project, structural calculations for temporary lifting frames and spreader beams, and technical problem-solving for complex or unusual rigging challenges. For projects requiring registered professional engineering sign-off, Reef Rigging coordinates with qualified structural or mechanical engineers to provide the necessary documentation.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Reef Rigging’s Core Services
Does Reef Rigging own its own cranes?
Yes. Reef Rigging owns and operates its own crane fleet, which means the company has direct control over equipment maintenance, certification status, and operator training. This is important for clients because it means Reef Rigging can guarantee the certification and condition of all equipment deployed on their projects — unlike rigging contractors who hire cranes from third parties and may have less visibility into equipment history and maintenance standards.
Can Reef Rigging manage the full scope of a factory relocation project?
Yes. Reef Rigging is experienced in managing full factory relocation projects — covering site surveys, method statement and lift plan preparation, machine disconnection and preparation, lifting and transport, installation and alignment at the new facility, and commissioning support. The company can also coordinate subcontractors for services such as electrical reconnection or specialised pipework where required. Full project management ensures that all aspects of the relocation are coordinated and that the client has a single point of accountability.
What industries does Reef Rigging specialise in?
Reef Rigging has built deep specialist experience in food and dairy processing, rubber and tyre manufacturing, boiler and industrial plant installation, steel fabrication and manufacturing, and general industrial and commercial construction. Long-term partnerships with clients including Clover, Dunlop, Boiler and Industrial Plant, and numerous other leading South African companies demonstrate the company’s sector expertise and client trust.