Waterbag

— Empty weight = around 1% of its full capacity
— Loads adaptable with precision

For all tests requiring a direct suspension of the load to the hook, Company MECO has been using, for more than ten years, a wide range of Waterbags with a capacity of 1 to 100 tonnes. These adjustable loads, originally designed for offshore testing, have since then been suited to the industry’s specific needs, in collaboration with PROOFLOAD. Combined with the use of precise and robust load cells, the filling and draining of Waterbags is constantly and accurately monitored.
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Using this type of loads presents many advantages:

— Easy transportation given the minimal weight and volume taken up by Waterbags (for instance: a load test of 100 tonnes requires less than 2 tonnes of equipment).
— The ability to carry out static tests without lifting the load.
— An adjustment of the required load thanks to the precise control of water level.