What we service in Perth
The Sorian service crew works on all common overhead lifting equipment found in Perth workshops and resource-sector facilities — including:
- Overhead bridge cranes (EOT) — single-girder and double-girder, manual and powered travel
- Jib cranes — freestanding, wall-mounted, pillar-mounted, articulated
- Gantry and portal cranes — fixed and mobile
- Workstation cranes and light crane systems — aluminium and steel rail
- Electric chain hoists and wire rope hoists — all common brands
- Monorails and rope hoists
Perth's industrial base is dominated by the resource sector — FIFO-supporting maintenance workshops through Kewdale and Welshpool, oil and gas fabrication and defence shipbuilding at Henderson and the Australian Marine Complex, and heavy maintenance facilities at Kwinana and Naval Base. Cranes here often run at higher duty in arduous conditions, so the inspection emphasis shifts toward fatigue, wear and residual-life assessment rather than routine wear alone.
Annual inspections
Annual inspections are the routine in-service check required under AS 2550 — a visual and functional review of brakes, controls, hooks, ropes, limits and obvious wear. They typically take 1-3 hours per crane and produce a signed report you can present to WorkSafe WA or your insurer. We usually align annual inspection schedules with your facility's planned shutdown to minimise downtime.
For more detail on what's covered, see our national annual inspection page.
10-yearly major inspections
The 10-yearly major inspection is a deep structural, mechanical and electrical assessment required at end-of-design-life under AS 2550 and AS 1418. For Perth's resource-sector cranes — which frequently run at high duty class — design life can be consumed faster than the calendar suggests, so the residual-life calculation matters more here than in lighter markets. NDT, wear measurement, electrical testing and residual-life calculation, all signed off by a chartered engineer.
See our comprehensive 10-yearly major inspection guide for what's involved, who can perform it, typical cost ranges and what happens if your crane fails.
Breakdown response
Most Perth metro breakdown calls are attended within one business day, with priority response into Kewdale, Welshpool, Henderson and Kwinana where crane density is highest. We can usually quote rectification within hours of inspection. Where the failure indicates a wider issue — fatigue cracking, drive-train wear, accumulated overload common on hard-run resource-sector cranes — the report will flag it and recommend a deeper structural assessment.
Refurbishment and re-rating
Cranes that fail a major inspection or no longer meet current production needs can often be refurbished or re-rated rather than replaced. Refurbishment can include hoist replacement, brake overhaul, drive-train rebuild, electrical upgrade and structural repair. Re-rating involves re-engineering the crane to a higher (or different) duty class, supported by updated AS 1418 calculations and, where required, design registration with WorkSafe WA. We assess refurbish-vs-replace economics as part of every major inspection and quote both paths where the answer is borderline.
Compliance documentation
Every Sorian inspection produces a structured report that includes:
- Inspection findings against AS 2550 criteria
- NDT results where performed (MPI/DPI/ultrasonic)
- Wear measurements logged against original-build datum
- Electrical test results — insulation, earth bond, function
- Residual-life calculation (for major inspections)
- Recommended rectification with priority and timeframe
- Sign-off by a qualified mechanical engineer
This is the document set most Perth businesses need for WorkSafe WA compliance under the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022, insurance renewal, and resource-sector supplier audits. Where the crane requires WorkSafe WA plant design registration following modification or re-rating, we lodge that on your behalf.
Wind, terrain & foundations. Perth metro sits in AS 1170.2 Region A (non-cyclonic), so standard ULS design wind speeds apply across the city. Cranes destined for the Pilbara, Kimberley and North-West, however, fall into the cyclonic Region C or D — and inspections on relocated or transferred equipment check that the anchorages and structure suit the wind region the crane now operates in, not the one it was first installed for.
Service area — Perth suburbs we cover
We service cranes across all Perth metro suburbs, including Kewdale, Welshpool, Henderson, Bibra Lake, Naval Base, Kwinana, Forrestfield, Malaga, Wangara and Bayswater, plus resource-sector sites across regional Western Australia. Travel is bundled into the per-job quote — there's no separate per-kilometre charge for metro work.
Talk to an engineer
Whether you need an annual inspection booked in, an overdue major inspection sorted, a breakdown attended, or just a sanity check on whether your crane is compliant — call or send a quick email. We'll respond within one business day with an indicative scope and price.
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