Onsite Servicing, Repairs & Breakdown Services for Lifting Equipment and Cranes UK

Lifting Gear Products provide professional onsite servicing, crane repairs and emergency breakdown support for lifting equipment across Sheffield, Manchester and the wider UK.

Delivered in partnership with our specialist engineering division, Dale Lifting and Handling, we provide access to experienced mechanical and electrical engineers for overhead cranes, hoists, gantries and industrial lifting systems.

Our onsite servicing and repair solutions are designed to:

  • Minimise operational downtime
  • Restore equipment to safe working condition
  • Maintain compliance with LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998
  • Extend asset lifespan
  • Protect productivity and workforce safety

Whether you require scheduled preventative maintenance or urgent breakdown response, our engineering teams provide rapid, compliant and technically competent support.

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Need urgent chain sling repair? Contact our Manchester engineering division on 0161 223 1990 for priority workshop turnaround. enquiries@dale-lifting.co.uk


What Onsite Servicing, Repairs & Breakdown Services Do We Cover?
Professional Crane Servicing & Lifting Equipment Maintenance

  • Dale Lifting and Handling Specialists are crane engineering specialists supporting industrial and commercial operations throughout Greater Manchester, Sheffield and surrounding regions.

    With over 170 years of engineering heritage, they provide structured servicing, inspection and repair programmes for:

    • Overhead travelling cranes
    • Electric chain hoists
    • Wire rope hoists
    • Jib cranes
    • Gantry systems
    • Lifting beams and bespoke lifting solutions

    Our servicing programmes are aligned with statutory requirements and manufacturer recommendations to ensure equipment remains safe, reliable and legally compliant.

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Onsite Crane Repairs & Emergency Breakdown Services

  • Unexpected lifting equipment failure can result in production stoppage, safety risk and financial loss. Our breakdown response service is designed to restore operational capability quickly and safely.

    We provide:

    • Emergency crane repair response
    • Mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis
    • Hoist motor and brake repairs
    • Control panel and pendant repairs
    • Gearbox and drive system repairs
    • Replacement of worn or failed components
    • Safety-critical defect rectification

    Our fully equipped service vans and experienced field engineers enable rapid onsite intervention to minimise disruption.

    If a repair is possible, we will identify the most cost-effective and compliant solution.

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Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for Lifting Equipment

  • A structured preventative maintenance programme reduces the likelihood of sudden equipment failure and extends operational life.

    Our planned maintenance services include:

    • Scheduled servicing aligned with LOLER inspection intervals
    • Wear component monitoring
    • Lubrication and adjustment
    • Functional and safety checks
    • Electrical system testing
    • Early defect identification
    • Maintenance reporting and documentation

    Preventative maintenance not only reduces breakdown risk but also supports insurance requirements and compliance audits.

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Specialist Engineering Services

  • In addition to routine servicing and repairs, we provide specialist engineering support for other related lifting and handling equipment, including:

    • Laser runway alignment
    • Crane modernisation and safety upgrades
    • Control system upgrades
    • Load monitoring system installation
    • Operator training and technical consultation
    • Independent engineering advice

    All work is carried out by LEEA-trained and qualified technicians and competent persons with the technical knowledge required to assess safety-critical lifting systems.

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Why Choose Dale Lifting & Lifting Gear Products?

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We help organisations protect both productivity and compliance by:

  • Improving equipment performance
  • Reducing unplanned downtime
  • Extending equipment lifecycle
  • Protecting valuable capital assets
  • Maintaining full legal compliance
  • Supporting workforce safety

Our combined commercial and engineering expertise ensures your lifting systems remain operational, compliant and safe.

What Are the Benefits of Regular Lifting Equipment Servicing?

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Regular lifting equipment maintenance:

  • Reduces emergency repair costs
  • Prevents production stoppages
  • Identifies defects before failure
  • Improves operational reliability
  • Extends asset lifespan
  • Supports statutory inspection outcomes

In safety-critical environments, preventative servicing is not optional it is essential.

Compliance & Safety Standards

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All servicing and repairs are carried out in accordance with relevant UK legislation and industry standards and by a competent person, including:

  • LOLER 1998 – Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
  • PUWER 1998 – Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
  • HSE enforcement guidance
  • LEEA Codes of Practice

Regular servicing supports ongoing compliance by ensuring lifting equipment remains:

  • Safe and fit for purpose
  • Properly maintained
  • Operating within Safe Working Load limits
  • Supported by documented maintenance records

For statutory thorough examinations, view our LOLER Inspection Services

Industries We Support

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Our onsite servicing and breakdown support is trusted by organisations across:

  • Manufacturing and heavy engineering
  • Steel and fabrication
  • Warehousing and logistics
  • Construction and infrastructure
  • Automotive and aerospace
  • Defence and specialist engineering
  • Utilities and facilities management

Our Sheffield and Manchester engineering bases allow us to deliver responsive local support with wider UK coverage available where required.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crane Servicing & Repairs
  • How often should lifting equipment be serviced?

    Lifting equipment should be serviced in accordance with manufacturer guidance and risk assessment. In most industrial environments, servicing is carried out every 3–6 months, with statutory LOLER thorough examinations at 6 or 12 month intervals depending on use.

  • What should I do if my overhead crane breaks down?

    If your overhead crane fails, isolate the equipment immediately and contact a competent lifting equipment service provider. A qualified engineer should diagnose the fault, assess safety risk and carry out compliant repairs before the equipment is returned to service.

  • Does servicing replace a LOLER inspection?

    No. Servicing and preventative maintenance support safe operation but do not replace the statutory thorough examination required under LOLER 1998. Both are necessary to maintain compliance.

  • Can you service equipment not originally supplied by you?

    Yes. Our engineering teams provide servicing, repair and maintenance support for all major makes and models of overhead cranes, hoists and lifting systems.