When Load Testing Is Required
Several situations require load testing before lifting equipment can be put into service or returned to service:
New below-the-hook lifting devices — Per ASME B30.20, new below-the-hook lifting devices must be proof tested at 125% of rated capacity before being placed into service. This applies to lifting beams, spreader bars, custom fabricated lifting attachments, and other devices that fall under the B30.20 standard.
Post-repair verification — Equipment that has undergone structural repair — chain slings, lifting clamps, fabricated lifting devices — requires load testing to verify that the repair has restored full rated capacity before the equipment returns to service.
Periodic recertification — Some equipment types and compliance programs require periodic load testing as part of an ongoing certification cycle, regardless of whether a repair has been performed.
Custom testing requirements — New equipment designs, custom fabrications, or application-specific requirements may call for load testing beyond standard proof test requirements to verify performance under specific conditions.
Horizontal and Vertical Configurations
Not all equipment is tested the same way. Amick performs load testing in both horizontal and vertical configurations — matching the test orientation to how the equipment is actually used in service. A lifting beam designed for horizontal use is tested horizontally. A hoist or chain sling in vertical service is tested vertically. Testing in the correct configuration is essential for results that accurately reflect real-world performance.
400,000 lbs of Capacity
Amick's load testing capability reaches up to 400,000 lbs — one of the highest capacities available in the region. That range covers the full spectrum from standard rigging hardware and sling assemblies up to large custom lifting devices, industrial hoists, and heavy-capacity below-the-hook equipment. If the load capacity of the equipment falls within that range, Amick can test it.
Documentation and Traceability
Every load test Amick performs is documented with a test certificate that records the equipment tested, the test load applied, the configuration, and the results. That documentation provides the traceability required for compliance audits, insurance requirements, and internal safety programs — giving operations a clear record that the equipment was tested, when it was tested, and what the results were.
Schedule a Load Test
Whether you need a proof test on new equipment, post-repair verification, or periodic recertification, Amick's load testing program has the capacity, equipment, and documentation process to get it done.
Contact Amick at 412-429-1212 or visit the button below to schedule a load test or request more information.