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Proof load

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(Engin.) the greatest load than can be applied to a piece, as a beam, column, etc., without straining the piece beyond the elastic limit.

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If a rifle will withstand one proof load, normally it will last indefinitely when firing normal cartridges.
With safety also being of paramount importance, lifting equipment is strictly regulated to meet with all Royal Navy safety and design regulations and each Modulift Spreader Beam series has been proof load tested in the Modulift compression test lift.
The crane was tested with a safe working load of 80 tons and a proof load of 100 tons.
 
 
 
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