The test bed facility offers a 3 million pound, 220 ft. load test bed with an 11 ft. stroke capable of testing mooring lines and heavy lift slings of all types and sizes.
The maximum capacity for the test bed is 1,500 tons, and the break test capacity is 1,125 tons. It can test an unlimited length of rope with the wire rope grip at a maximum diameter of 4.5 inches.
This impressive piece of equipment is computer controlled with more than 30 safety check switches and sensors to reduce error and increase accuracy. Commonly tested items include wire rope slings; anchor chain; polyester, nylon, synthetic and wire ropes; shackles; blocks; risers; spreader bars and other miscellaneous rigging and mooring hardware.
Proof Test Machine for Wire Ropes