Proof Load Testing, Heavy Load & Engineering Testing
Proof load testing, heavy load testing, tensile testing, compression testing, destructive testing and bespoke engineered load testing for lifting equipment, offshore structures, fabricated components, cranes and heavy engineering projects.
One of the UK's largest independent proof load testing facilities.
Durham Lifting provides proof load testing and specialist engineering testing for lifting equipment, fabricated structures, offshore components, cranes, wire rope assemblies and bespoke engineered products.
Operating from the historic Britannia Test House in Middlesbrough, our facilities support proof load, tensile, compression, destructive, bending and shear testing, alongside wire rope serving, brooming and socketing.
Whether you require routine verification, prototype validation or a completely bespoke load testing arrangement, our experienced engineers can develop the safest and most appropriate testing solution for your project.
Testing solutions built around your project, not just the test load.
From routine proof load verification through to complex structural testing, Durham Lifting delivers engineered testing solutions for lifting equipment, fabricated structures, offshore components and bespoke assemblies.
Whether your project requires a standard proof load test or a completely bespoke testing arrangement, our engineers will recommend the safest and most effective testing method using Britannia Test House or on-site facilities where appropriate.
Proof Load Testing
Certified load verification for lifting equipment, cranes, spreader beams, lifting frames and engineered fabrications.
Destructive Testing
Controlled failure testing to determine ultimate strength, break loads and structural performance.
Tensile Testing
High-capacity tensile testing for wire rope, lifting assemblies, offshore equipment and bespoke components.
Compression Testing
Vertical compression testing for fabricated structures, heavy engineering components and structural assemblies.
Not sure which testing route you need?
Send us your drawings, dimensions, required load and certification requirements and our engineers will recommend the most appropriate testing solution.
Engineering support from enquiry through to certification.
Testing is not only about applying load. For complex or high-value items, the test method, connection points, fixtures, load path and documentation all need to be considered before the item reaches the test bed.
Review
We review the item, drawings, dimensions, required test load and certification requirements.
Define
Our team identifies the safest and most practical testing route for the project.
Engineer
Where required, we support fixtures, jacking systems and bespoke load application methods.
Test
Load is applied using the appropriate facility, with safety and monitoring throughout.
Certify
Following successful testing, certification and supporting documentation are supplied.
Load testing support for demanding industrial sectors.
Durham Lifting supports testing projects where lifting, structural integrity and controlled load application are critical to safe operations, including oversized, awkward, repaired, modified or customer-designed items.
Offshore & Renewables
Testing support for lifting equipment, offshore structures, rigging systems and heavy engineered assemblies.
Marine & Ports
Harbour bollard testing, mooring equipment verification and marine testing arrangements.
Heavy Engineering
Structural testing, fabricated assemblies and bespoke engineered load testing projects.
Construction
Testing support for lifting frames, temporary works, structural fabrications and site-critical equipment.
Oil & Gas
Testing support for offshore lifting systems, rigging assemblies and engineered energy sector projects.
Manufacturing
Proof load testing and verification for factory lifting devices, custom handling equipment and production assets.
Maximum tension testing capacity available at Britannia Test House for high-capacity proof load and engineering testing requirements.
One of the UK's largest independent lifting equipment testing facilities.
Purpose-built for heavy engineering, Britannia Test House combines historic engineering heritage with modern testing capability. Our horizontal and vertical test beds allow us to carry out proof load, tensile, compression and bespoke structural testing for projects ranging from routine lifting equipment through to offshore structures and complex fabricated assemblies.
Unlike many test facilities, our engineers can design bespoke test arrangements, manufacture fixtures where required and support specialist testing projects that fall outside standard proof load testing.
Beyond standard proof load testing.
Alongside proof load, tensile, compression and destructive testing, Durham Lifting also undertakes a wide range of specialist engineering tests. If your project requires a bespoke testing arrangement, our engineers can develop a safe and controlled solution around your requirements.
Shear & Bending Tests
Controlled structural testing for engineered components and fabricated assemblies.
Quayside Bollard Testing
Verification testing for harbour bollards, mooring systems and marine infrastructure.
Pre & Post Test MPI
Magnetic Particle Inspection before and after testing where additional verification is required.
Third Party Witness Testing
Independent witnessed testing for clients, insurers and certification bodies.
Wire Rope Services
Serving, brooming and socketing using our in-house dummy sockets and specialist equipment.
Bespoke Test Arrangements
Fixtures, jacking systems and engineered load application for non-standard projects.
Need something unusual tested? We regularly develop bespoke testing solutions for oversized, repaired, modified and customer-designed equipment that cannot be accommodated by standard test procedures.
Discuss Your Test →Testing Questions Answered
What is proof load testing?
Can Durham Lifting carry out testing on site?
What information do you need before testing?
Can you test bespoke engineered equipment?
Do you offer destructive testing?
Can testing be witnessed?
Do you provide certification?
Do you carry out quayside bollard testing?
Do you offer wire rope services?
Need proof load testing or a bespoke engineered test?
Whether you require routine proof load testing, high-capacity tensile or compression testing, destructive testing, or a completely bespoke engineered testing arrangement, our experienced team is ready to help. Send us your drawings, dimensions and testing requirements and we'll recommend the most suitable solution.