Statutory inspection, cleared to operate
Veltrixair operates as an independent inspection authority for overhead, gantry, jib and self-standing cranes across the Kingdom — issuing SASO-conformant statutory certificates, ISO 9927 thorough examinations, and 125% SWL load test reports. The certificate is the deliverable, and the certificate is what keeps the crane operational under KSA regulation.
Four cycles. Veltrixair delivers two
KSA regulation imposes a four-tier inspection calendar on every overhead crane. Two cycles sit with the operator and their trained personnel. The other two — periodic statutory inspection and thorough examination — must be delivered by an independent inspection authority. That's what Veltrixair does.
Pre-Use Inspection
Operator-level visual check before each shift. Hook, controls, limit switches, brakes — verified and logged.
Monthly Frequent Inspection
Hands-on verification by trained maintenance personnel — wire rope, brakes, hooks, electrical.
Annual Statutory Inspection
SASO-conformant statutory inspection by independent inspector. Certificate issued for the regulatory cycle.
Thorough Examination
Deep-inspection per ISO 9927 with NDT, electrical insulation testing, and full structural review.
Twelve checks. One certificate
Every Veltrixair inspection executes the same structured task list — calibrated to the crane's OEM specification, duty class and operating environment. The package below is the standard inclusion across periodic statutory inspections, biennial thorough examinations, and standalone load testing engagements.
Visual & dimensional structural examination
Bridge girders, end carriages, runway beams, support columns and bracing — visual inspection plus dimensional verification of critical wear surfaces against OEM tolerance.
Welded connection inspection
Visual examination of all critical welds with NDT (magnetic particle or ultrasonic) on identified high-stress locations — calibrated to ISO 9927 and AWS D1.1 weld inspection criteria.
Hook NDT — magnetic particle & dimensional
Magnetic particle inspection of hook throat and shank, dimensional verification against OEM-stated discard limits, and serial-number verification against asset register.
Wire rope inspection per ISO 4309
Length-by-length inspection for broken wires, wear, corrosion, kinks and birdcaging — with discard determination per ISO 4309 criteria and remaining-life estimate where applicable.
Brake system inspection & testing
Hoist, bridge and trolley brake inspection — pad thickness, drum/disc condition, hydraulic system integrity, and operational testing under no-load and load conditions.
Limit switch & safety device verification
Upper hoist, lower hoist, end-of-travel, anti-collision and overload protection — each switch verified for correct trip-point and safe-state response.
Electrical insulation & continuity testing
Megger insulation resistance test on motor windings and control circuits, earth continuity verification, and panel inspection for thermal degradation or arc damage.
No-load functional testing
All motions exercised through full travel — hoisting, bridge, trolley, slewing where applicable — with brake response, limit switch trip and motor current behaviour observed.
Static load test at 100% SWL
Calibrated test weight applied at rated capacity, suspended for prescribed dwell time, with structural deflection measured and brake holding verified.
Static & dynamic test at 125% SWL
Overload test at 125% of safe working load — static dwell followed by full-motion dynamic test where required by ISO 9927 or commissioning protocol.
Overload protection device verification
Load-limiter calibration check at OEM-stated trip threshold, with pre-trip warning and trip-point response verified — calibration certificate retained for the asset record.
Documentation review & certificate issue
Asset register reconciliation, capacity-plate verification, prior inspection report comparison, defect register update, and SASO-conformant certificate issued under inspector signature.
Three engagements. One inspection authority
Statutory inspection is one engagement type — but inspection authority extends across the full asset lifecycle, from commissioning load tests on a brand-new crane to forensic post-incident examinations and pre-purchase due diligence on used equipment.
Periodic Statutory Inspection
Annual SASO-conformant statutory inspection — the regulatory floor required for every operational crane in the Kingdom. Certificate valid for the 12-month cycle.
- Annual cadence
- SASO-conformant
- Certificate-deliverable
Thorough Examination
Biennial deep-inspection per ISO 9927 — adds NDT of welds, electrical insulation testing, hook MPI and detailed structural review beyond annual statutory scope.
- ISO 9927 deep-inspection
- NDT + electrical testing
- Biennial cadence
Static & Dynamic Load Testing
100% and 125% SWL load tests — for commissioning, post-modification verification, capacity recertification, or independent confirmation following structural repair.
- 100% / 125% SWL test
- Calibrated weight fleet
- Deflection measurement
Five disciplined phases. Documentation to certificate
Veltrixair runs every inspection through the same structured five-phase protocol. The work is documented at each step, the certificate is signed by a named inspector, and every finding is logged in a defect register that carries forward to the next inspection cycle.
Pre-Inspection Documentation Review
- OEM specification, capacity plate verification, asset register reconciliation
- Prior inspection reports reviewed for trend and recurring findings
- Modification history checked — any structural alterations require recertification
- Defect register from prior cycle reviewed for closeout status
- Operational log reviewed for incidents, overloads or unusual events
Visual & Dimensional Examination
- Structural inspection — girders, runway, columns, bracing, hook
- NDT on critical welds and hook (MPI, ultrasonic where required)
- Wire rope inspection per ISO 4309 with discard determination
- Electrical panel inspection, motor visual check, cable tray review
- Capacity plate and warning markings verified for legibility and accuracy
Functional Testing — No-Load
- All motions exercised through full travel — observation of motor current
- Brake response verified under no-load deceleration
- Limit switches tripped and reset behaviour confirmed
- Anti-collision and safety devices tested where fitted
- Insulation resistance and earth continuity test results recorded
Load Testing — 100% / 125% SWL
- Calibrated test weights mobilised, rigging verified before lift
- Static test at 100% SWL with dwell time per ISO 9927 protocol
- Static + dynamic test at 125% SWL where required by cycle or commissioning
- Structural deflection measured at no-load, 100% and 125% conditions
- Overload protection device trip-point verified at calibration threshold
Reporting, Certification & Defect Register
- Test report drafted with all measurements, observations and photographic record
- Defect register updated — severity classified as immediate / corrective / monitoring
- SASO-conformant inspection certificate issued under inspector signature
- NDT and load-test reports compiled into the certificate pack
- Asset record updated in Veltrixair lifecycle platform for next-cycle reference
Inspected to international standard, certified to KSA regulation
Statutory inspection sits at the intersection of KSA regulation and international engineering standard. Every Veltrixair inspection is delivered, documented and certified against the standards stack below — with reports and calibration records retained for the full statutory record-keeping period.
The independentinspector that doesn't keep you waiting
Inspection authority depends on independence — the inspector cannot also be the maintenance contractor on the same asset. Veltrixair preserves that regulatory firewall by fielding a dedicated inspector pool, calibrated test fleet and credential register that stand independent of our maintenance and installation operations.
Regulatory firewall preserved between maintenance and inspection
Veltrixair can be the maintenance contractor for crane A and the independent inspector for crane B at the same site — but never both for the same asset. The inspector pool is operationally separate, with its own credentials, escalation chain and reporting line. The regulator's expectation of independence is upheld.
Saudi-based inspectors, no foreign mobilization delays
Our inspector pool is resident in the Kingdom — no exit / re-entry visa cycles, no foreign-mobilization timeline slippage, no cancelled inspections because the assigned inspector couldn't return on schedule. Annual and biennial cycles delivered without surprises.
Owned and calibrated, not rented at short notice
Veltrixair owns its calibrated test weight fleet (1 tonne to 250 tonne sets) with current calibration certificates traceable to SASO-recognised metrology authority — not rented from third parties whose certificates may be expired or lost in transit on inspection day.
Multi-year inspection trend data per asset
Inspection records carry across years, attached to each crane in our lifecycle platform. Multi-year trend data informs the next inspection plan — recurring findings get escalated, closed-out defects are verified, and the asset's inspection history travels with the asset across ownership changes.
The certificate pack
An inspection produces paper. Specifically, four pieces of paper that together prove the crane is cleared to operate, document what was tested, and create the audit trail that survives regulatory scrutiny years later. Every Veltrixair inspection delivers all four.
Inspection Certificate
SASO-conformant certificate signed by named inspector with credential reference. Valid for the regulated cycle period — the document the regulator and the insurer require.
Defect Register
Itemised list of findings classified as immediate / corrective / monitoring. Each defect numbered, photographed and tracked to closeout in the next cycle's inspection.
NDT Reports
Hook MPI report, structural NDT findings, and wire-rope inspection records with technician credentials referenced — the technical evidence behind the certificate.
Photo Dossier
Time-stamped, GPS-tagged photographic record of the inspection — archived in the Veltrixair PDPL-compliant digital store, accessible to the asset owner across the asset's life.
Need a crane certified to operate?
Whether it's an annual statutory inspection on a single Riyadh workshop crane, a fleet-wide biennial thorough examination programme across a Jubail petrochemical complex, or a 125% SWL load test for a new commissioning — share your scope and we'll be on site within five working days, with a SAR-denominated proposal to follow.