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Dynamic Load Test that meets ANSI E1.6-2 Safety standards
DEFINING ANSI E1.6-2-2018
Design, Inspection, and Maintenance of Electric Chain Hoists for the Entertainment Industry
Definitions:
2.3 dynamic load test: A test of the hoist wherein a test load is applied to the hoist and, at a minimum, lifted the distance required to completely test the power transmission system.
4.3.4: Dynamic load testing shall be required whenever a load bearing component, as identified by the manufacturer is altered, repaired, or replaced.
4.3.5 (new) Hoists shall be load tested no less than one time per year, with records of the test recorded.
With these changes in our standards, we are left with a void of how to effectively and inexpensively perform this test. Here is the answer.
