LIFTING | RIGGING | SAFETY
TECHNICAL SERVICESAn overview of our lifting, rigging and safety expertise including testing and inspections, repair and recertification, wire rope, heavy lift, height safety and engineered services.
We are an Australian owned business providing specialist lifting, rigging and safety solutions to clients in the Mining, Civil, Construction and Rail Industries as well as Government sectors.
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CONTENTSINDUSTRY ACCREDITATIONSNATALEEA
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EXPERIENCE + EXPERTISE 7
MOBILE TESTING SERVICESMobile Testing fleetMobile Testing checklist
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E-TESTINSPECTHistory of e-Testinspect
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RADIO FREQUENCYIDENTIFICATION (RFID)
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SMARTER INSPECTION PROCESSES
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IN HOUSE TESTINGDrop + Collect
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IN HOUSE SERVICES 22
HEAVY LIFT SERVICES 26
ENGINEERED SERVICES 29
WIRE ROPETypes of wire ropeEnd terminationsService + MaintenanceNon Destructive ServicesVisual + Cropping testAnalytical Analysis + Proof Load + Break testing
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HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBRE ROPEBenefits
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HEIGHT SAFETY + CONFINED SPACE SOLUTIONSThe Law + Inspection RequirementsAnchor Point TestingInstallations Anchor + Engineered SystemsLadder + Roof Walkways + Temporary Systems
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TRAINING 46
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'Service through knowledge'
We believe in delivering service through knowledge. We're always developing our knowledge and expertise in lifting, rigging and safety and sharing it with our clients.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TESTING AUTHORITIES (NATA)
Ranger is NATA accredited to Inspection ISO/IEC 17020:2012.
NATA, or the National Association of Testing Authorities, was established in 1945 and became the world’s first scheme to provide national testing services in technical, industrial and geographical industries across Australia. NATA provides independent assurance of technical competence through a proven network of best practice industry experts for customers who require confidence in the delivery of their products and services.
NATA provides assessment, accreditation and training services to laboratories and technical facilities throughout Australia and internationally.
Our NATA accreditation assures you that our teams are qualified, sufficiently trained and experienced, we use the correct equipment that is properly calibrated and maintained and we have adequate testing and quality assurance procedures.
INDUSTRYACCREDITATIONS
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LIFTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION (LEEA)
Ranger were the first lifting house in Australia to be awarded full membership of LEEA, a global trade associa-tion for the lifting equipment industry with over 900 member companies in 46 countries. LEEA provides world recognised, independently assessed qualifications written to Australian regulations and standards.
The LEEA team card is only issued to technicians who have passed the LEEA Diploma Courses. All Ranger Inspectors have TEAM cards.
We may have been the first lifting house in Australia to be awarded full LEEA membership but that was just the start. Our General Manager Ashley Thacker was the youngest and first Australian member appointed to the Board. This gives us access to industry knowledge and insights to help our clients grow their businesses.
We were the first lifting company in Australia to be awarded full membership of LEEA.
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With over 150 years combined industry experience, we have a depth of local knowledge underpinning our desire to continually grow, innovate and develop solutions for our clients.
We service clients all across Australia and have a reputation for fast delivery. Our team go above and beyond to ensure we meet client deadlines no matter how tight they might be. And if we can't get it to you, no-one can!
At Ranger, we take safety seriously. You'll often hear us say, 'Don't gamble with your lifting gear" and we mean it. Regular testing and inspections should be should be your number one priority too!
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
NATIONAL REACH
SAFETY FIRST
GLOBAL BUYING POWERWe work with suppliers in Asia, Europe, UK, USA, and of course Australia, to develop and import products that meet our high standards of quality at competitive prices.
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EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISETECHNICAL EXPERTISE COMBINED WITH YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Our team have a depth of technical ability and knowledge gained through many years of experience in lifting, rigging and safety. We are constantly training, innovating and improving our business to deliver safer and more efficient lifting solutions for our clients.
With extremely strong, and long standing relationships with national and international industry groups, supplier networks and industry leaders, we keep up to date with the trends and forces that will impact our clients and their businesses. Our sales team have a depth of product and technical knowledge that only comes through many years of working with clients to find the best possible, most efficient and most cost effective solution to their problem.
Our Sales Representatives, Operations team, Business Development Managers and Testing and Inspections team have strong industry reputations as professionals who get the job done. They’re yes people who work with you to get you what you need, when you need it.
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Service through knowledge
Ethical business practices (LEEA members code of conduct)
Duty of Care
NATA Quality Assurance (National Association Testing Authority)
LEEA Quality Assurance (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association)
Experienced and qualified staff
Reporting within 2 to 12 hours
Flexibility to accommodate customer requirements
Work in partnership to problem solve and minimise costs and downtime
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MOBILE TESTINGSERVICES
WE COME TO YOU. WHEN AND WHERE YOU NEED US.
Our mobile testing services, including our new large testing trucks, ensures the majority of your lifting equipment can be tested on-site. Not only does this save time on transportation costs and downtime, it provides reassurance to your team who have peace of mind knowing all their equipment is still on-site.
When your equipment doesn’t pass inspection, we will advise you whether it is cheaper to replace or repair. Where ever possible, and safe, our inspectors will repair your equipment and issue you with a Certificate of Repair - we’re the only lifting company in Australia to issue these certificates.
Our e-Testinspect system enables registers to be updated immediately on-site and accessed 24/7. A live and updated register also eliminates over spending on assets already in service.
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When your equipment doesn’t pass inspection, we will advise you whether it is cheaper to replace or repair. Where ever possible, and
safe, our inspectors will repair your equipment and issue you with a Certificate of Repair - we are the
only lifting company in Australia to issue these certificates.
EQUIPMENT STAYS ON-SITE
ZERO TO LOWTRANSPORT COSTS
Not only saving you on downtime and transportation
costs, our mobile services provide reassurance to your
team who have peace of mind knowing that all their equipment
is still on-site.
Our mobile testing services, including our new large testing truck ensures that the majority of your lifting equipment can be
tested on-site.
REPAIR BEFOREREPLACE POLICY
Our NATA accredited fleet of vans, trucks and test beds are fully equipped to test a broad range of lifting, rigging and height safety equipment on-site.
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Our fleet of mobile testing vehicles is always expanding to meet the needs of our clients. Whether it's a truck, van, ute or test bed trailer, we'll make sure the right
vehicle arrives for your job.
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VANS
Visual Inspections
Pull Tests
Anchor points
Beams
Cages
Chain Slings
Chain Blocks
Lever Blocks
Wire Rope
TRUCKS
Lifting Accessories
Engineered Products
Dynamic Load
Repair Stock
Replacement Stock
On-line Inspection
Mobile Payments
TEST BED TRAILER
MOBILE TESTING VEHICLES
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MOBILE TESTING FLEETWe understand that the removal of items from site can be frustrating for staff and delay work. To meet the demands of our clients we have invested in a growing fleet of testing vehicles including our new mobile testing trucks which give us the opportunity to bring our workshop to your site - wherever that may be.
Automatic reminders
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Our competent Inspectors can test, repair or replace your equipment on-site. Wherever that may be.
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Mobile Workshops
Site Friendly
Site Compliant
Self Powered
Full Testing Facilities
Full Reporting Facilities
Full Re-Certification Facilities
Full Repair Facilities
Replacement Stocks
Invoicing Facilities
Quoting Facilities
Payment Facilities
Multiple Fleet Options
Zero to low transport costs
Downtime minimised
Equipment stays on site
Repair before replace when safe
Inspection Boards - colour coded for quick visual identification
Unsafe Equipment tagged, removed and dissassembled
MOBILE TESTINGSERVICES CHECKLIST
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OUR GENERAL MANAGER, ASHLEY THACKER, WAS THE FIRST AUSTRALIAN, AND YOUNGEST EVER MEMBER APPOINTED TO
THE LEEA INTERNATIONAL BOARD AS DIRECTOR AUSTRALASIA “ “E-TESTINSPECT
24/7 TRACEABILITY OF ALL YOUR EQUIPMENT
Web-based Data Management System for your lifting, rigging and safety equipment.
Complete Asset Register for easy record keeping and full traceability of height safety equipment, including ability to store photos of specialty or condemned items.
Simple to use, sort and export data with helpful inspection reminders.
Reports can also show what items are missing and not cited.
Automatic reminders providing peace of mind for items soon to be due for inspection
e-Testinspect is total peace of mind for the management, operational efficiency and full traceability of all your height safety and lifting equipment. Commissioned by Ranger, and specifically designed for the Australian market, eTestinspect works to Australian standards and encompasses both NATA and LEEA methodology for best practice.
Best in field and constantly upgraded with new features to suit ever changing environments.
All certificates i.e. new into service, visual repair and proof load are all on-line for full traceability.
Search filters make assets easy to find and reports easy to produce.
Register ready on-line with in hours of inspection being completed.
Customer has ability to change location when moving assets from site to site.
Commissioned by Ranger, and specifically designed for the Australian market, e-Testinspect works to Australian Standards and encompasses both NATA and LEEA methodology for best practice.
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PLAN INSPECT REPORT MANAGE
NOTIFICATION of assets requir ing inspect ion
ONSITE or OFFSITE inspect ions
WEB ACCESS from mult ip le decvices
ASSETS fu l l asset management
SCHEDULE inspect ion t imes to suit you
RFID SCANNINGfor faster inspect ions
REGISTERS l ive register of a l l assets
TRACEABILITYtrack asset movement
COMPETENCY al locat ion of inspectors
PHOTOGRAPHIC photo detai l ing of assets
REPORTS inc l . miss ing, condemned, repaired
LOCATIONS manage a l l asset locat ions
Our e-Testinspect system enables registers to be updated immediately on-site and accessed 24/7.
A live and updated register also eliminates over spending on assets already in service.
HELPING YOU TO WORK. NOT PUSH PAPER.
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e-Testinspect is contstantly being reviewed and improved to provide the highest quality solutions for Australia's lifting industry.
HISTORY OF E-TESTINSPECT
In 2010 Ranger pursued the journey of the development of e-Testinspect which sought to achieve peace of mind for management, operation and productivity efficiency and quality control.
We commissioned a highly skilled development team to build e-Testinspect to incorporate both LEEA and NATA best practice and all relevant Australian Standards.
We sought to build on our existing knowledge and expertise in the asset management and inspection field and engaged an international developer to custom build e-Testinspect - a high quality inspection/asset management system - that was adaptable and capable of keeping up-to-date with industry changes and trends ensuring best practice and safety for the Australian lifting industry.
After extensive research and development the first version of E-testinspect was successfully launched in late 2010.
In accordance with ever changing industry requirements and customer demand, e-Testinspect is constantly being reviewed and improved to provide the highest quality solution for inspections and Australia’s lifting industry.
At present e-Testinspect is in its fifth review and is currently being equipped with new applications and additions to support changes to Australian standards as well as effectively meeting customer requirements for total asset management and inspection processes.
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• RFID tags are underground compliant and can be easily scanned regardless of whether they are covered in dirt, coal and dust or paint
• Items with RFID automatically update in online registers when inspected • Full traceability of all equipment
The use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in the industrial and residential lifting industry became common practice in many European countries from 2009 and has been in demand since. However during this time most companies in the lifting industry used ‘off the shelf’ programs which took on the ‘one size fits all’ approach that was not always a practical solution for all situations.
Ranger reviewed the products and services that were on offer and discovered that the current RFID tools available to the market were achieving the basic job of asset management, but none were truly catering for the Australian lifting industry.
Our custom RFID solution has been designed to fully intergrate with our e-Testinspect system to save you time and money by effortlessly registering, identifying and managing your lifting components on site.
RFID involves equipment being tagged with a unique chip which is scanned to identify the item electronically. The information is then transferred to our free e-Testinspect system. No more paperwork!
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Underground compliant
Cost effective asset control
Up to 40% inspection time saved
Minimise human error
Full traceability
RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID)
RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID)
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Our Testing + Inspections team have strong industry reputations as professionals who get the job done. But they’re also highly trained, competent technicians who have passed the LEEA Diploma courses and examinations.
SMARTER INSPECTION SCHEDULING AND RESOURCING
COMPETENT INSPECTORS
SMARTER INSPECTION PROCESSES
Our team will endevaour schedule inspections to accommodate your production schedules and asset availability. We ensure inspections are resourced appropriately to save you time and money.
SMARTER SCHEDULINGOF INSPECTIONS
Any new lifting equipment purchased from Ranger will arrive on site already colour coded, tested and updated in your online register.
NEW EQUIPMENT ARRIVES READY
LIV
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QU
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Registers can be accessed live on site from
We’re NATA accredited to ISO/IEC
17020:2012. This assures you that our
trained and experi-enced and we have
quality assurance procedures.
We’ll ensure that a
competent Inspector is allocated to inspect
your equipment.
We’ll remind you
when you’re
works with you.
vehicles, including our mobile
our workshop to your site.
and collect services.
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LIFECYCLE OF A NEW INTO SERVICE PRODUCT
All new product purchased from Ranger is automatically added to e-TestInspect - your online asset register. Every part of the items life-cycle is recorded for full traceability.
FULL TRACEABILITY OF EQUIPMENT
DE-C
OMMISSION + REPORT NEW INTO SERVICE
INSP
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PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
REPAIR + REPO
RTAll new
equipment must be inspected to relevant Australian Standards - even if it
was inspected at manufacture.
Equipment is tested,
tagged, issued with a ‘new into
and updated in your online
register.
Equipment is peiodically inspected according to
Australian Standards. Accurate records are updated in your
online register.
Where possible we will repair before
replace. Repairs can be made on site or
at our workshop.
are issued and updated in your
register.
Equipment that fails
de-commissioned. The history of the
item remains in the
system for full traceability.
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We know that on-site services are not practical for everyone and that's why our drop and collect and express in-house services
are designed to be just as convenient.
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IN-HOUSE TESTINGWe know that our on-site services are not practical for everyone and that is why Ranger offer drop and collect services from Ranger HQ.
Our head office is located between the junctions of all Sydney’s major arterial freeways and nestles right between the M4 & M7 motorway.
DROP + COLLECT EXPRESS
DROP + COLLECT Drop off your equipment at Ranger HQ and our NATA accredited team will inspect your equipment to the applicable Australian Standard. We'll notify you regarding any failed items and the requirement to bring the equipment back up to Standard.
Our repair before replace policy and stock on hand means you can be back up and running with little downtime.
The current Australian Standard requires a proof test to be applied to some repairs of chain slings which we will perform on our in-house test bed.
Your equipment will be tagged and entered into our e-Testinspect online asset register system which is accessible 24/7 and allows you to view your register and print reports of thorough examination when it suits you.
The Ranger team will then advise that your equipment has been re-certified to Australian Standards and is ready for pick up.
Notify us at drop off if NATA certification is required.
When you need your equipment back urgently try our Express Drop + Collect service.
Popular with clients who need their equipment back in a hurry, our express service offers:
• Priority in the inspection queue• Express Register & Reports • Printed Report & Thorough examination
Certificates
Where possible our express services will be completed in a 4 hour window.
Prior to commencing work you will be given a quote based on your specific requirements and a service timeframe will also be discussed.
Where possible our express services will be completed in a 4 hour window.
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With NATA accredited testing capacity we have the facilities and expertise to test a broad range of lifting and rigging equipment.
Our branches have NATA accredited repair and test laboratories to ISO 17020 for maintaining lifting and safety equipment. Proof load and destruction testing services are also available.
Our full NATA accreditation also ensures that lifting equipment tested by Ranger is in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard and independently audited to international testing guidelines.
Have something unusual or out of the norm that needs to be inspected and re-certified? Our LEEA trained team will find the correct Standard and apply the relevant testing required to ensure your lifting item is fit for purpose.
Some of the recent speciality items we have tested and inspected include:
• Lifting Boxes and Man Cages • Lifting Beams• Concrete Kibbles • Magnetic Lifters • Glass Lifting Frames • Mooring & Sea Hooks
IN-HOUSE SPECIALITY TESTING
IN-HOUSE SERVICES
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We have NATA accredited test and repair facilities to ISO 17020 for maintaining lifting and safety equipment.
Our in-house speciality testing service can inspect, test and re-certify just about anything!
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'Service through knowledge'
We believe in delivering service through knowledge. That means we're always developing our knowledge and expertise in lifting, rigging and safety and sharing it with our clients.