Crane and machinery

Crane and machinery services maximise the operational lifetime of your equipment. As cranes and machines age and get used frequently, they become less reliable, leading to higher operating and maintenance costs for your business.

Manufacturers constantly need training and testing services to better adapt to a growing list of machines in the market and ensure compliance with changes in international regulations.

TÜV SÜD provides a wide range of crane and machinery safety services such as advisory, inspection, testing, certification, and training services to enhance machine reliability and operational lifespan.

Manufacturers are constantly seeking comprehensive crane and machinery services. It helps them deliver products consistently, comply with standards and regulations, and build strategies that maximise their assets.  
Availing of crane and machinery safety services, such as crane operator training and load testing services,  reduces the risk of accidents and legal issues. Crane and machinery services can also maintain equipment performance, extending the machine’s shelf life and improving the company’s competitiveness through efficient operations.  
The benefits are clear – ensuring compliance with local and international regulations guides cranes and machinery to operate safely and efficiently, backed by specialised knowledge. Regular maintenance, including load testing services, minimises downtime and enhances the reliability of aging equipment. Crane operator training equips your team with the necessary skills to maintain compliance and operate machinery safely amidst evolving regulations. 

At TÜV SÜD, we have over 150 years of experience in safety and innovation, including for crane and machinery. We offer a wide variety of services for different types of machinery. This includes hoisting equipment, forklift trucks, scaffolding, and car parking systems.  
Our experts provide comprehensive testing and certification services to ensure your crane and machinery are safe, efficient, and compliant with various standards, such as ISO, EN, ANSI, and OSHA.  
Our team offer tailored maintenance, advisory, and inspection programmes with the goal to improve machine reliability and operational lifespan. These include preparing risk analyses, risk assessments, operating instructions, and declarations of conformity. We also review design drawings, circuit diagrams, strength calculations, and structural analysis. 
TÜV SÜD’s experts specialise in extensive machine and crane operator training focusing on safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulations. We train operators on the application of European directives and harmonised standards for machinery.