Hydro-Wates Load Testing Equipment & Services
The photographs in this collection are a small sample of the variety of structures and machines that can be safely proof-load tested using Hydro-Wates equipment and personnel.
- Pedestal Crane Testing
Shipboard crane on container ship being load tested following repairs.
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- Lifeboat Davit Load Testing
Water distribution manifold and flow meter being used to fill water bags inside lifeboat of offshore drilling rig. Hydro-Wates uses highly accurate digital flow meters to ensure correct load water volume.
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- Water Volume Metering
Multiple digital flow meters being used to measure volume of load water for critical application. Note the length of meter run to ensure measurement accuracy.
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- Testing Vessel Lift Frame
Vessel lift frame being load tested prior to hauling third party vessel onto dry-dock. Note the uniform distribution and filling of water bags to ensure the frame does not shift on the Travelift cradle.
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- Proof Load Testing Drilling Rig Derrick
Following weld repairs to a drilling rig’s derrick, Hydro-Wates performed a proof load test prior to resuming drilling operations. The test force was applied using the rig’s drawworks, with compression force on the derrick being measured by Hydro-Wates load indicators.
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- Load testing Custom Lift Frame
Following manufacture, this custom lift frame was proof load tested to verify weld and structural integrity. Hydro-Wates recommended special test frames to ensure in-service loading was simulated.
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- ROV Launch Frame Commissioning
Following initial installation on a diving support vessel, this ROV launch frame was load tested to verify mechanical integrity of the deck welds securing the frame to the vessel.
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- Initial Acceptance Testing of Power Plant Crane
Initial acceptance testing of overhead cranes is necessary to verify fitness for use in accordance with OSHA requirements.
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- Proof Load Testing Main Hoist of Knuckle Boom Crane
Replacement of the spelter socket at the end of the main hoist on a knuckle boom crane required testing of the termination prior to placing the crane back into service.
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- Inspection of 35 Te Water Bag Following Return from Jobsite
Following each field deployment each Hydro-Wates water bag is air inflated and inspected for rigging and bladder damage. The rigging is then adjusted and the bags are cleaned of any dirt or grease.
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- Inspection of 12 Te Water Bag Following Return from Jobsite
Following each field deployment each Hydro-Wates water bag is air inflated and inspected for rigging and bladder damage. The rigging is then adjusted and the bags are cleaned of any dirt or grease. Personnel can be seen wiping down the bladder prior to deflation and folding.
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- Proof Load Testing ROV Winch and LARS Frame Prior to Vessel Mobilization
Prior to attaching an expensive ROV to the end of its launch cable, the end termination and LARS frame are proof load tested. This ensures the launch frame is properly secured to the deck and that the cable end termination is secure.
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- Proof Load Testing Spreader Beam to 100 Tons
Prior to initial use all below-the-hook lifting appliance are required to be tested to 125% of their working load rating. This is mandated by OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1926.251 (a)(4).
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