Load Testing
We can witness a load test or proof load test and issue a test certificate and subsequent report of thorough examinations.
A load test's purpose is to ascertain that all parts work correctly when the item is under a given load.
A load test is carried out by lifting the items safe working load for example if the items Safe working load is a Ton we are required to load test a Ton.
A proof load test is carried out by lifting 1.1 - 1.5 times the safe working load of the item.
The purpose for a Proof and Load test is to ensure that lifting equipment can lift its Safe working with out failing