Question 17

Can Uniquo Test Imported Lifting Equipment ?

Purpose: To verify the safety and regulatory compliance of imported lifting equipment before its use in India.
Applies to: Imported lifting equipment such as slings, shackles, hooks, lifting beams, cranes, and other lifting accessories.
Outcome: Uniquo provides local testing, proof load testing, certification, and tagging as per Indian statutory requirements (Factories Act, 1948), ensuring the equipment is safe, compliant, and acceptable for site use and audits.

Yes, Uniquo can test imported lifting equipment to ensure it is safe for use and compliant with Indian statutory requirements. Imported lifting tools such as slings, shackles, hooks, lifting beams, cranes, and other lifting accessories must be inspected and certified before use, regardless of their country of origin.

In India, lifting equipment must be examined and tested by a Competent Person as per the Factories Act, 1948 and applicable State Factory Rules enforced by the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health. Even if equipment comes with manufacturer certificates from overseas, local testing and certification are typically required before deployment at site.

Uniquo’s testing for imported lifting equipment may include:

Visual inspection and dimensional verification
Proof load testing / load testing
Safe Working Load (SWL) verification
Identification marking and tagging
Certification as per Indian safety requirements

Testing imported lifting equipment helps ensure compliance with Indian regulations, safe operation, and acceptance during safety audits and inspections.

At Uniquo, imported lifting equipment is tested by competent and authorized professionals, ensuring safe and compliant usage across industries in India.