Load testing ensures crane safety and performance, especially in critical environments like dams. By testing the gantry crane at loads exceeding its capacity at 110%, the team could evaluate its structural integrity and uncover potential vulnerabilities. This load testing is crucial for ongoing maintenance, safe operation, and compliance.

Unique Group's Water Weights® were integral to this process, providing a precisely controlled load for an accurate performance assessment. The pioneering Water Weights®, which uses water, offers numerous advantages over traditional methods.

Precision: The load weight can be adjusted with pinpoint accuracy, allowing for more reliable test results. This level of control ensures that the crane's performance is assessed under realistic conditions, offering an accurate measure of its capacity.

Efficiency: Water Weights are lightweight when empty, making them easy to transport and set up, reducing overall costs. This reduces setup time and minimizes labor requirements, contributing to significant cost savings during load testing.

Flexibility: They are adaptable to different load sizes and testing conditions. Whether the project demands a small or large-scale test, Water Weights® can be easily customized to meet the specific requirements of each scenario.

The successful load test highlighted several significant achievements. The gantry crane maintained exceptional stability and performed reliably under extreme load, confirming its suitability for demanding maintenance tasks at the dam.

Unique Group’s Water Weights® provided an efficient, adaptable solution for load testing, ensuring precise control throughout the process. The load test reinforces the high safety standards that guide Unique Group, US Crane & Hoist, and the owner, Portland General Electric (PGE), in their collaborative approach to ensuring the reliability of essential equipment and protecting the environment and public safety.

Beyond load testing, Water Weights® offers solutions for safe lifting operations, including load measurement/monitoring systems, Magnetic Rope Testing (MRT) inspection tools, pressurized lubrication devices for wire rope, and crane runway surveys. Ask us about these complementary services!

We sincerely thank US Crane & Hoist and their customer, Portland General Electric (PGE), for entrusting this crucial load test to Unique Group's Water Weights®. Their confidence in our products and services highlights our market-leading solutions' proven reliability and performance.

Please message me with any questions or email jim.jota@uniquegroup.com to talk to our technical team. To learn more, visit https://www.uniquegroup.com/product/ug-lifting-equipment-proof-load-testing/.

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