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COMPRESSIVE LOAD TESTING Screw Jack Extension 6 12 18 Load at Yield 52,050 lbs. 35,800 lbs. 35,350 lbs. 4:1 Safety Factor 13,013 lbs. 8,950 lbs. 8,838 lbs.
Jacks were selected at random from available stock. Jack tested at 12 extension had bend in base plate upon receipt, which lowered the yield load value.
Stork SWL, is an operating unit of Stork Materials Technology B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which is a member of the Stork group
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Attention: Grady Smith Urenco 1705 S. Evans Street Greenville, NC 27834 P: 252-756-3862 / F: 252/756-3849
Our letters and reports are for the exclusive use of the client to whom they are addressed and shall not be reproduced except in full without the approval of the testing laboratory. The use of our name must receive our written approval. Our letters and reports apply only to the sample tested and/or inspected, and are not indicative of the quantities of apparently identical or similar products. Material submitted to our metals department will be discarded after a period of 30 days unless otherwise directed.
Respectfully Submitted
Stork SWL, is an operating unit of Stork Materials Technology B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which is a member of the Stork group
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Attention: Grady Smith Urenco 1705 S. Evans Street Greenville, NC 27834 P: 252-756-3862 / F: 252/756-3849
7 FT. ALUMINUM PLANK, ITEM #379 LOAD TESTING Test Point load Uniform Load Maximum Load 1,000 lbs. 1,200 lbs. Load, divided by 4:1 Safety Factor 250 lbs. 300 lbs. Calculated lbs/ft. load (load/length) --43 lbs. ft.
Our letters and reports are for the exclusive use of the client to whom they are addressed and shall not be reproduced except in full without the approval of the testing laboratory. The use of our name must receive our written approval. Our letters and reports apply only to the sample tested and/or inspected, and are not indicative of the quantities of apparently identical or similar products. Material submitted to our metals department will be discarded after a period of 30 days unless otherwise directed.
Respectfully Submitted
Stork SWL, is an operating unit of Stork Materials Technology B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which is a member of the Stork group
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Attention: Grady Smith Urenco 1705 S. Evans Street Greenville, NC 27834 P: 252-756-3862 / F: 252/756-3849
Our letters and reports are for the exclusive use of the client to whom they are addressed and shall not be reproduced except in full without the approval of the testing laboratory. The use of our name must receive our written approval. Our letters and reports apply only to the sample tested and/or inspected, and are not indicative of the quantities of apparently identical or similar products. Material submitted to our metals department will be discarded after a period of 30 days unless otherwise directed.
Respectfully Submitted
Stork SWL, is an operating unit of Stork Materials Technology B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which is a member of the Stork group
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Attention: Grady Smith Urenco 1705 S. Evans Street Greenville, NC 27834 P: 252-756-3862 / F: 252/756-3849
TENSILE TESTING A section of frame leg, and side bracket were tested from each type of framing submitted. Test 66 x 5 Walk Through 5 x 5 Mason Side Bracket Dimensions, OD x Wall (in.) 1.65 x 0.084 1.65 x 0.098 1.65 x 0.080 Area, Sq. in 0.413 0.478 0.392 Yield Strength, 0.2% Offset (psi) 67,100 50,800 56,200 Tensile Strength (psi) 74,700 59,500 65,900 Elongation 33 % 23 % 33 %
Walk through frame Item #371 Mason frame Item #377 Side Bracket Item #373
Our letters and reports are for the exclusive use of the client to whom they are addressed and shall not be reproduced except in full without the approval of the testing laboratory. The use of our name must receive our written approval. Our letters and reports apply only to the sample tested and/or inspected, and are not indicative of the quantities of apparently identical or similar products. Material submitted to our metals department will be discarded after a period of 30 days unless otherwise directed.
Respectfully Submitted
Stork SWL, is an operating unit of Stork Materials Technology B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which is a member of the Stork group
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Attention: Grady Smith Urenco 1705 S. Evans Street Greenville, NC 27834 P: 252-756-3862 / F: 252/756-3849
SCAFFOLD CASTERS, ITEM #378 COMPRESSIVE LOAD TESTING Casters tested with 5 Offset Load as directed in ANSI/SSFI SC 100-5 Test # 1 2 Maximum load 4,300 lbs. 4,100 lbs.
Test configuration
Both failed at base of stem at base plate Stems machined to parallel surfaces, at 5 angles.
Our letters and reports are for the exclusive use of the client to whom they are addressed and shall not be reproduced except in full without the approval of the testing laboratory. The use of our name must receive our written approval. Our letters and reports apply only to the sample tested and/or inspected, and are not indicative of the quantities of apparently identical or similar products. Material submitted to our metals department will be discarded after a period of 30 days unless otherwise directed.
Respectfully Submitted
Stork SWL, is an operating unit of Stork Materials Technology B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which is a member of the Stork group
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Attention: Grady Smith Urenco 1705 S. Evans Street Greenville, NC 27834 P: 252-756-3862 / F: 252/756-3849
SIDE BRACKET, ITEM #373 LOAD TESTING Test 1 2 Maximum Load 2,900 lbs. 2,300 lbs. 4:1 Safety Factor 725 lbs. 575 lbs.
A side bracket was attached to scaffold frame member. A load was distributed across the bracket span, and a downward load was applied until failure occurred. The saddle of each bracket tested was the point of failure, as the saddle deflected, or opened up.
Our letters and reports are for the exclusive use of the client to whom they are addressed and shall not be reproduced except in full without the approval of the testing laboratory. The use of our name must receive our written approval. Our letters and reports apply only to the sample tested and/or inspected, and are not indicative of the quantities of apparently identical or similar products. Material submitted to our metals department will be discarded after a period of 30 days unless otherwise directed.
Respectfully Submitted
Stork SWL, is an operating unit of Stork Materials Technology B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which is a member of the Stork group
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