Your partner for load testing
✓ Proof load test waterbags equipment
✓ Load monitoring load links and load shackles
✓ Pad eye test equipment
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Load Equipment Centre is located in The Netherlands.
We offer load testing services and equipment worldwide. However, our main areas of operation are all the ports in Western Europe, such as Rotterdam, Antwerp, Bremen and Le Havre. As part of a large service network, we can serve our customers all over the world.
Also, as a sister company of North Sea Davit and Lifeboat Services, we can carry out authorized inspections, repairs and loadtests of lifesaving equipment.
Load Links
Our wireless load link is a highly accurate and reliable load measuring device designed for use in a variety of industrial applications. With its wireless connectivity and rugged construction, this load link is the perfect solution for measuring loads in harsh and challenging environments such as (but not limited to) offshore, on shipyards and on ships.
Load Shackles
Our Load Shackles are the ultimate solution for precise and safe load monitoring in heavy lifting operations. These high-quality shackles are designed to accurately measure the weight of loads in a wide range of applications, including shipping, construction, and mining.
Load Test Weight Bags
Our water bag for load testing is a versatile and cost-effective solution for testing the weight capacity of various lifting equipment. This water bag has a weight capacity of up to 55 tons and is made from high-quality materials that are resistant to wear and tear, making it a reliable tool for any industrial application.
Lifeboat Or Gangway Waterbags
Our lifeboat and gangway water bags are designed to provide an easy and efficient way to perform load tests on lifeboats and gangways. They are made from high-quality materials and are built to withstand the rigors of marine environments. In fact, they are the highest quality bags on the market.
Pad Eye Test Kits
Our pad eye testers are constructed with top-grade materials and engineered to the highest standards, our Hydraulic Pad Eye Tester is the go-to choice for professionals. Whether you’re involved in construction, shipping, or any other industry that relies on strong, reliable pad eyes, our tester will provide you with the peace of mind you need.
Load Testing
Why you need to perform a load test
Proof load tests are generally carried out to ensure that a lifting appliance will safely perform all of its functions while supporting a load. And that’s where load testing equipment comes in.
Lifting appliances includes (but is not limited to) the following equipment:
✓ Cranes;
✓ Winches;
✓ Launching appliances for lifeboats (davits);
✓ Gangways and ladders;
✓ Lifting beams;
✓ Pad eyes;
✓ Lifts for personnel and goods.
When lifting people or equipment, there is always the risk of dangerous situations that might affect the safety of people involved or bystanders. Therefore, you cannot leave anything to chance when it comes to checking the condition of the lifting appliances. After all, there’s no compromise when it comes to safety of persons.
A load test is an internationally accepted method of demonstrating that a lifting appliance is safe to use. This is described in various standards aimed at guaranteeing safety while lifting. Load tests are performed when various equipment is newly installed, repaired, modified and during periodic inspection.
Most common periodic inspections includes the following:
✓ Visual examination;
✓ Functional testing;
✓ Assessing and measuring the wear and checking for play;
✓ Load testing;
✓ Examination of vital parts after the load test(s) has been performed.
Proof loads typically varies between 100% and 250% of the safe working load (SWL), depending on the type of lifting appliance.
As you know now, the load tests can be performed by using load testing equipment, such as load links and water bags.
Which equipment you need for a load test
The way to perform a load test highly depend on the type of equipment and available resources. For this reason, there are multiple choices in choosing the right load testing equipment.
A hanging waterbag would be the best choice for a ship’s deck crane.
After all, water to fill the bag will most likely be available from the ship’s firefighting system or water from outside the ship can be used using pumps.
To test pad-eyes (lugs) inside a ship’s engine room, a pad-eye tester is the logical choice.
That is because these are easy to use and equally important is that you can test many eyes in a short time with it.
To test the on-load function of the release hooks of a lifeboat, there are two options.
Option 1 is to place lifeboat bags inside the lifeboat. Option 2 is to use a hydraulic test set. Subsequently, Loadec can offer all these types of equipment.
Which type of crane can be load tested
Basically any type of crane can be load tested. For example:
✓ Carry Deck Crane;
✓ Floating Crane;
✓ Lifeboat handling Crane (davit);
✓ Bulk-handling Crane;
✓ Harbor Crane;
✓ Level Luffing Crane.
✓ Telescopic Crane;
✓ Mobile Crane;
✓ Truck Mounted Crane;
✓ Tower Crane;
✓ Hammerhead Crane;
✓ Rough Terrain Crane;
✓ JIB Crane;
✓ Bridge Crane;
✓ Gantry Crane;
✓ Overhead Crane;
✓ Crawler Crane.
Typically multiple options of load testing equipment is available for these cranes.
Why choose for Load Equipment Centre?
Flexible
The industry that requires load testing can be very hectic. For example, schedules are tight and are subject to constant change. We are familiar with this ad hoc working environment. We will assist you by investigating all possibilities to get the job done.
Field experience
The people behind Load Equipment Centre have a background in servicing lifeboats and their launching appliances(davits). Due to this background we have a lot of field experience when it comes to loadtesting with waterbags.
Competitive
We strive to be competitive in the rental load test equipment market. We do this by focusing on availability and by doing our absolute best to help our customers to their satisfaction. Furthermore we offer competitive prices for our high-end equipment.
Feel free to contact us to discuss your project!