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- This is item of loose gear.
- This requires to be tested once every five years.
- Thorough examination should also be carried out.
Attachments such as twist locks, slings and shackles to be separately tested to applicable proof load.
- Assembled or rigged up spreader to be tested on test bed specially made for this purpose.
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FOR SHACKLES, SLINGS AND TWIST LOCKS |
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SWL |
PROOF LOAD |
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Upto 25 T.SWL |
2 * SWL |
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26 tonns & above |
(1.22 SWL) + 20 |
| FOR SPREADERS : |
From 11 tonns to 160 tonns = (1.04 * SWL) + 9.6 |
- Alignment of frame & alignment of locking of twist locks to be checked on test bed.
After test, identification marks are to be stamped and certificate to be issued on Form V.
Form VIII to be used for annual inspection.
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