Water Over the Turbine Generators. Oh My!

The mere thought of hundreds of tons of water hanging over electrical equipment is intimidating enough. But having it over machinery responsible for the power supply of thousands of households and businesses is almost unheard of during the infancy of Water Weights.

Fast forward to the present, the method is now the norm in testing both conventional and nuclear powerhouse cranes across the country. This is a tribute to the safety, design & engineering of equipment, and dedication of all at Water Weights and the crane testing industry.

Besides the obvious advantages of cost effectiveness, time efficiency during mobilization, and handling of the test weights, the important issue of minimal floor loading is a tremendous advantage. Testing with traditional methods in the past (especially in the heavy ranges above 200 tons), required reinforcing turbine deck structures to handle the fully laden solid weights. Gradual application of load under test conditions has also proven essential in avoiding accidents and damage during testing.

Proof load testing is an essential part of any inspection, repair, and maintenance program for lifting equipment. In situations where live load testing is not specifically mandated, it is still an essential element of safe maintenance and protection from liability.

Our proof load testing bags have evolved a long way since the standard bags originally designed for testing in the offshore oil industry. The current systems not only work in the harshest of environments but also are the safest, accurate and most efficient in testing cranes inside plants and onshore sites.

The use of water filled bags for load testing all kinds of lifting equipment is now recognized worldwide as a safe, efficient and cost effective system. With Water Weights you pay for the actual crane test, not the transportation.

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