When you think about it, proof loading-in a metaphorical sense-is kind of like a stress test for the soul. Resilience is tested, strength is measured, and the essence of endurance is revealed. So when we were recently tasked with a job that required proof loading to help determine the load bearing capacity of a piece of equipment, we dug deep to get the job done.
A prestigious East Coast university approached Hamilton with a unique challenge: design a trailer system to help proof load 25,000-pound capacity cranes using cubes as the litmus test. The process would involve loading cubes onto a specially-designed trailer outdoors, and then moving the trailer manually into a clean lab for the testing phase. Once inside, the trailer and its cube cargo would be lifted and held for 15 minutes. The catch? The combined weight of the cubes and the trailer could not surpass the 25,000-pound threshold.
Trailer Specifications:
Hamilton model #XT3530 - Drop Deck Caster Steer Trailer
• Capacity: 20,000 pounds
• Frame: Steel
• Deck: Drop deck 96” x 96”
• Duty cycle: One move per four years
• Superstructure: 3" tall "lip" along each side of the lower deck
• Running gear: Swivel polyurethane casters at front; rigid polyurethane casters at rear
• Wheel Type: (4) S-CH-12GB95-4SL swivel casters
• Additional Features: Fork pockets at rear to push trailer into facility; lifting shackles/rings
• Finish: Safety Yellow with high visibility reflective conspicuity tape
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27 авг 2024
