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When should a crane be load tested?

When should a crane be load tested?

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if crane using regularly more then 8 hrs test should be every 4 months 8 months and full sevice at 12 months............ Load Testing Services ACECO provides inhouse vertical load testing services for load bearing equipment. Examples of equipment that can be load tested: ? Below the hook lifting devices ? Hoists ? Hooks ? Testing can be performed to meet ASME B30.20, B30.10, and B30.16 as well as ANSI N14.6. ? Standard inhouse 50 ton load testing capacity. ? Ability to test higher load capacity devices (Up to 5,000,000 pounds). ? Have tested up to 640,000 pounds (320 tons). ? Engineering manufacturing available to provide lift fixtures for test purposes. ? Can provide nondestructive testing of critical welds and critical locations. ? Inhouse capability to make weld repairs using AWS D1.1 qualified procedures and welders. ? Calibrated test weights available. ? Testing can be performed in accordance with 10CFR50,Appendix B Quality Program. ? Certificates of Test and/or Test Reports can be provided. ? Can provide onsite load testing services, including supply of calibrated weights.

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