Horizontal_Load_Test_Bed_Production_Description_.pdf

Horizontal Load Test Bed (Proof Test Machine)

This is a product description for a horizontal load test bed that is capable of testing wire rope, chain, and synthetic slings (rigging) used for lifting, to be delivered to Sierra Army Depot (SIAD). The horizontal load test bed must be able to test slings from 2ft to 30ft long, ranging in capacity from 500 pounds to 200,000 pounds. The horizontal load test bed must have the ability to adjust the test bed for different length/size slings in order to allow testing of multiple slings in succession. The load test bed must have two different size rams for pulling at a lower capacity and a higher capacity, along with different attachments for testing different size hooks, slings, shackles and wire rope. The horizontal load test bed must have the ability to proof test wire and chain slings that are manufactured at SIAD. The horizontal load test bed must also be able to twist in wire rope prior to installing the wire rope on a crane.

The horizontal load test bed must meet the following specifications:

Maximum Machine Capacity - 225,000 pounds

Minimum Machine Capacity - 500 pounds

Exterior length – Machine must fit in a 10’ x 48’ space

Exterior width – Machine must fit in a 10’ x 48’ space

Attachment point must be able to accept items up to 4” in thickness

Adjustable carriage spacing

Machine must be capable of conducting full load break testing without any need for additional equipment or extra items

Shock proof load cells

Safety guards designed and installed as to prevent employee injury

Digital load readout

Peak load readout

Electronic load readout accuracy - Must meet American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E-4 (+/- 1%) and ISO 75001)

The equipment must be painted/marked per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) color code safety requirement (OSHA - 1910.144)