Chain & Rope Testing Machine in South Africa

Horizontal Chain & Rope Tester Supplier for South Africa

MCS Mechatronic manufactures electronic horizontal chain and rope testing machines in Kolhapur, India, and supplies them to lifting gear makers, mining and offshore suppliers, ports and inspection agencies in South Africa. The horizontal bed takes long specimens of chain, wire rope, slings and fittings and tests them in tension up to 3000 kN.

South Africa has the most developed industrial base in Africa, with mining, automotive manufacturing, steel production, power generation and a large lifting-equipment sector. SANAS-accredited labs, OEM supplier requirements and mining safety rules keep demand for precise, traceable material testing high. Lifting chains, slings and wire ropes must be proof-load and break-load tested, and a horizontal machine handles their length easily.

25+years in testing machines

600+customers in India & abroad

ISO 9001:2015& CE certified

100 – 3000 kNcapacity range

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Horizontal chain and rope testing machine exporter to South Africa

MCS Horizontal Chain & Rope Testing Machine

Seven models from 100 kN to 3000 kN share the same hydraulic design and measuring system.

Electronic Horizontal Chain and Rope Testing Machine

CR-10 to CR-300

Hydraulic horizontal tester with a precision load cell and microprocessor measurement for chains and ropes under tension.

Capacities from 100 kN to 3000 kN
Loading accuracy ±1%
Gripping distance 100 to 3000 mm, adjustable in 500 mm steps
Motor-driven gear shafts for quick test-length setting
Optional Windows-based PC software

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Chain & Rope Testing Machine Specifications

Models / capacity	CR-10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 200, 300 – 100 to 3000 kN
Measuring ranges	Two auto-selected ranges per model (e.g. 0–40 and 40–100 kN on CR-10)
Distance between grips	100 to 3000 mm, adjustable in 500 mm steps
Ram stroke	500 mm (CR-10 to CR-50); 600 mm (CR-100 to CR-300)
Accuracy	±1%, Grade A of BS 1610 and Grade 1.0 of IS 1828
Measurement	Precision load cell, microprocessor system, rotary encoder for displacement

Full model data is on the chain and rope testing machine page.

Chain & Rope Tester Applications in South Africa

Our machines are used by mining houses, automotive OEMs and component suppliers, steel producers, lifting-gear makers, power utilities, SANAS-accredited labs and universities. Typical South African applications include:

Lifting gear manufacturers

Proof load and breaking load of chains and slings

Mining

Haulage chain and wire rope testing

Ports and shipping

Mooring chain, lashing and wire rope checks

Offshore and oil & gas

Lifting sets and rigging hardware

Crane and hoist suppliers

Hoist chains, hooks and fittings

Inspection agencies

Periodic re-certification of lifting gear

Testing Standards Supported

MCS chain and rope testing machines are built to a loading accuracy of ±1%, as per Grade A of BS 1610 and Grade 1.0 of IS 1828, the accuracy class used for proof-load and break-load certification.

In South Africa, product conformity is overseen by SABS (South African Bureau of Standards), and laboratories that issue accredited reports work under SANAS (South African National Accreditation System). With the optional Windows-based software, load and elongation can be recorded for test certificates.

Cities We Serve in South Africa

We supply chain & rope testing machines to industrial cities and project sites across South Africa, including:

Johannesburg Pretoria Durban Cape Town Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) East London Vanderbijlpark Rustenburg Richards Bay Germiston

Export, Shipping & Support for South Africa

Export Packing & Shipping

Machines are packed in seaworthy export cases and shipped from India to Port of Durban, Port of Cape Town and Port of Ngqura.

Export Documents

Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and the machine's calibration certificate are supplied with every shipment.

Online Training & Support

Online operator training on the machine and its software, with remote technical support from our team in India.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you export chain and rope testing machines to South Africa?

Yes. MCS Mechatronic manufactures horizontal chain and rope testing machines in Kolhapur, India, and exports them to South Africa through ports such as Port of Durban and Port of Cape Town.

What capacities are available?

Seven models from CR-10 (100 kN) to CR-300 (3000 kN), each with two auto-selected measuring ranges.

How long can the test specimen be?

The distance between the gripping heads is adjustable from 100 to 3000 mm in 500 mm steps, using motor-driven gear shafts.

What can be tested apart from chains?

Wire ropes, slings, shackles, hooks and other lifting fittings can be tested in tension with suitable accessories.

Can MCS machines support testing in SANAS-accredited labs?

Accredited labs in South Africa work to ISO and ASTM methods under SANAS. MCS chain and rope testers are accurate to ±1%, as per Grade A of BS 1610 and Grade 1.0 of IS 1828, and results can be recorded through the optional PC software for your SABS or client records. Machines can be verified on site by your accredited calibration provider after delivery.

Can the machine run on the power supply used in South Africa?

The supply voltage depends on the model. South Africa's three-phase supply is 400 V at 50 Hz, so please mention your site voltage and frequency in your enquiry so we can confirm the right electrical configuration.

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Tell us the maximum load, specimen length and items you test, and we will recommend the right model.

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