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Crane Load Test Water Bags are specialized proof-load testing devices developed for safe, accurate, and efficient load verification of cranes, davits, lifting appliances, and hoisting systems used in marine, offshore, port, and industrial environments. Compared with traditional solid test weights, flexible water load bags provide a safer and more practical solution while significantly reducing transportation complexity and operational costs.
These water bags are manufactured from high-tenacity polyester woven base fabric coated with marine-grade PVC elastomer materials. This engineered composite construction ensures excellent tensile strength, high tear resistance, and long-term durability under repeated lifting cycles. Integrated reinforcement webbings distribute load stress uniformly across the bag structure, minimizing localized fatigue and enhancing structural reliability during heavy load testing.
A major international port operator required scheduled proof-load testing for several quay cranes with lifting capacities between forty and seventy tons. Previously, the operator relied on solid steel test weights that required complicated transportation arrangements, extensive manpower, and significant crane downtime during testing procedures.
Hongruntong Marine provided modular crane load test water bags with calibrated filling accessories designed for precise load control. The bags were positioned beneath the crane hooks and filled using locally available seawater, allowing gradual and carefully monitored load application. This approach enabled technicians to verify crane load indicators, structural performance, braking systems, and safety devices with improved accuracy and operational control.
The testing process was completed considerably faster than previous methods. Transportation risks associated with heavy steel weights were eliminated, manpower requirements were reduced, and crane downtime was minimized. The port authority subsequently adopted water load bags as its standard crane testing solution, citing reliability, operational convenience, and cost efficiency as key advantages.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Application | Proof Load Testing, Offshore Load Testing, Structural Load Testing, Ship Load Testing, Industrial Equipment Testing, Research and Development |
| Material Composition | 100% POLYVINYL CHLORIDE |
| Phthalate Compliance | 7P Phthalate Free (includes all Phthalates listed in CAL Prop 65, CPSIA and REACH) |
| Backing Material | 1.8/2.0 Mm X 1.55m, Thickness Produced as Per Your Request |
| Weight | 37.1 oz square yard/ 1450 +- 50 GSM |
| Special Features | UV Resistant, BPA Free / Tris Free / Formaldehyde Free, Does Not Contain Conflict Minerals |
| Care Instructions | Rinse with Fresh Water and Air Dry, Do Not Store with Seawater and Keep Away From Heat Sources |
| Available Sizes | 5000 kg, 8,000 kg, 10,000 kg, 15,000 kg, 20,000 kg, 30,000 kg, 50,000 kg, 100,000 kg (Special Sizes Customized) |
| OEM Support | Supported |
| Model | Weight (kg/lbs) | Volume (Liters/m³) | Empty Height (m/ft) | Filled Height (m/ft) | Max Diameter (m/ft) | Dry Weight (kg/lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM-1T | 1,000 / 2,204 | 1,000 / 1 | 2.52 / 8.27 | 2.23 / 7.33 | 1.39 / 4.56 | 36 / 80 |
| HM-2T | 2,000 / 4,409 | 2,000 / 2 | 2.87 / 9.41 | 2.6 / 8.5 | 1.65 / 5.43 | 41 / 90 |
| HM-3T | 3,000 / 6,613 | 3,000 / 3 | 3.38 / 11.11 | 2.97 / 9.75 | 1.82 / 6.0 | 50 / 110 |
| HM-4T | 4,000 / 8,818 | 4,000 / 4 | 3.41 / 11.22 | 3.07 / 10.1 | 1.88 / 6.16 | 64 / 141 |
| HM-5T | 5,000 / 11,023 | 5,000 / 5 | 4.14 / 13.60 | 3.52 / 11.58 | 2.13 / 7.0 | 80 / 176 |
| HM-6T | 6,000 / 13,227 | 6,000 / 6 | 4.39 / 14.41 | 3.91 / 12.83 | 2.28 / 7.48 | 86 / 189 |
| HM-8T | 8,000 / 17,636 | 8,000 / 8 | 4.54 / 14.91 | 3.93 / 12.91 | 2.52 / 8.27 | 104 / 230 |
| HM-10T | 10,000 / 22,046 | 10,000 / 10 | 5.18 / 17.0 | 4.49 / 14.75 | 2.70 / 8.90 | 130 / 286 |
| HM-12.5T | 12,500 / 27,558 | 12,500 / 12.5 | 5.43 / 17.91 | 4.62 / 15.16 | 2.86 / 9.39 | 154 / 340 |
| HM-15T | 15,000 / 33,069 | 15,000 / 15 | 6.24 / 20.50 | 5.48 / 18.00 | 2.95 / 9.70 | 159 / 350 |
| HM-20T | 20,000 / 44,100 | 20,000 / 20 | 6.78 / 22.25 | 6.04 / 19.83 | 3.42 / 11.25 | 224 / 492 |
| HM-25T | 25,000 / 55,115 | 25,000 / 25 | 7.51 / 24.66 | 6.40 / 21.0 | 3.75 / 12.33 | 315 / 695 |
| HM-35T | 35,000 / 77,161 | 35,000 / 35 | 8.07 / 26.50 | 7.11 / 23.33 | 3.91 / 12.83 | 417 / 920 |
| HM-40T | 40,000 / 88,184 | 40,000 / 40 | 8.71 / 28.58 | 7.72 / 25.33 | 4.07 / 13.36 | 440 / 970 |
| HM-50T | 50,000 / 110,231 | 50,000 / 50 | 8.99 / 29.50 | 7.77 / 25.50 | 4.56 / 14.96 | 544 / 1200 |
| HM-100T | 100,000 / 220,462 | 100,000 / 100 | 11.27 / 37.00 | 10.00 / 32.9 | 5.65 / 18.56 | 952 / 2100 |
- High Tensile Reinforced Structural Fabric System: Industrial-grade polyester reinforcement fabrics with marine PVC coating provide exceptional tensile strength, tear resistance, and dimensional stability under heavy load conditions.
- Precision Controlled Load Simulation Capability: Optimized filling systems compatible with calibrated flow meters allow gradual load increase with real-time weight observation, reducing shock loading risks.
- Environmental Durability for Marine Conditions: UV stabilizers, anti-abrasion compounds, and saltwater-resistant formulations ensure long-term material stability across wide temperature ranges.
- Operational Efficiency and Cost Advantages: Lightweight empty configuration allows easy transportation, rapid filling/draining capabilities shorten testing time, and compact storage minimizes space requirements.
- Port and Terminal Crane Certification: Routine inspection, commissioning, and recertification of quay cranes, gantry cranes, and container handling equipment.
- Shipboard Lifting Appliance Testing: Periodic testing of onboard cranes, davits, and lifting appliances for commercial vessels, offshore support ships, and naval fleets.
- Industrial and Infrastructure Lifting Verification: Construction projects, bridge erection, heavy equipment maintenance, and infrastructure development requiring controlled proof-load testing.
- Specialized Expertise: Focus on marine lifting test equipment with industry experience and practical engineering knowledge.
- Strict Quality Assurance: Certified raw materials, verified fabric tensile strength, coating adhesion, seam integrity, and lifting webbing performance.
- Customized Engineering: Custom capacities, bag geometries, lifting arrangements, filling manifolds, and monitoring instrumentation.
- Comprehensive Technical Support: Full lifecycle support including pre-sale consultation, installation guidance, operation manuals, and responsive after-sales service.
Standard products range from approximately one ton to over one hundred tons per bag, and modular combinations can achieve significantly higher total loads depending on testing requirements.
Yes, the materials are specifically designed for saltwater resistance, making the bags suitable for offshore, marine, and port applications.
Accuracy depends on the filling instrumentation used. With calibrated flow meters or monitoring systems, load accuracy typically meets crane certification standards.
Yes, with proper handling, cleaning, inspection, and storage, high-quality water load bags can be reused over many years of testing operations.
The bags should be fully drained, rinsed if exposed to saltwater or contaminants, thoroughly dried before storage, and regularly inspected for wear or damage to ensure continued safe operation.
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