NEWS | LOAD TESTING
LIFT-RITE EXPANDS CRADLE RANGE
introduced a new product to its load testing fleet – a 400-ton load test cradle. Believed to be the first of its kind in the UK, the cradle has been designed to respond to the growing demand for heavier and more complex load tests across a range of industries, without using waterbags which require significant headroom, particularly within the offshore, subsea, and renewable energy sectors. The 400-ton cradle, designed and
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manufactured by Lift-Rite, offers an advanced solution for lifting extremely heavy loads. It works in conjunction with the company’s 400-ton modular spreader beam and comprehensive steel test weight inventory, a highly efficient combination that simplifies and streamlines heavy load testing procedures. The introduction of the new product comes in response to growing market demand and the evolving needs of the lifting market. The company’s cradle fleet covers a
range of lifting capacities, ensuring they can support projects of any scale or complexity. Cradle hire options include: 250-ton weight cradle: ideal for high- capacity load tests; 200-ton subsea cradle: designed for the subsea industry; 50-ton
orth East-based Lift-Rite Engineering Services, a provider of testing and load management solutions, has
cradles: which offer central single lift points with ultra-low rigging heights, making them particularly useful in confined or low-clearance areas where traditional lifting solutions may not be viable and 25-ton, 100-ton, and 150-ton cradles: for versatile load testing options for projects of all sizes. “By expanding the weight testing capability of our cradle range, we are responding to market demand and the increasing requirements for challenging and heavier load tests. We can now ensure that we are meeting the complex and varied needs of the market with test weight solutions that deliver exactly what our clients need,” said Paul Hodgson, operations manager, Lift-Rite. “Achieving capacities in this range
usually requires at least two cradles with a multi-beam rigging arrangement, which demands complex planning and often results in higher hire costs. Our new cradle system simplifies this process, making large capacity load testing more efficient and cost-effective for our clients.” The company offers a wide variety of
load testing equipment for hire, including; Test Weights: ensuring businesses can carry out thorough load testing on their cranes, winches, and other lifting devices. Water Bags: Offering an eco-friendly and flexible alternative to traditional solid test weights. Lift-Rite’s water bags can be filled
on-site to the required capacity, providing an adaptable and cost-effective solution for load testing. This option is particularly advantageous for offshore and subsea applications, where weight and space considerations are critical. Lift-Rite’s cradle and load testing solutions are used extensively in the offshore, subsea, and renewable energy sectors. The increasing complexity of projects in these industries has driven demand for more efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible load testing solutions. Lift-Rite’s new 400-ton cradle is a
milestone in load testing solutions, offering clients a cost-effective, streamlined option for heavy lift testing.
16 | January 2025 |
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