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| Proof test
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100% maximum rating of the test machine. It is the maximum
rating because there is no shock load to the machine. |
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| Break test |
75% of the proof (maximum) test load. The reason this is
decreased to 75% is because there is a shock load to the machine, load
cell & hydraulic system. Therefore, it is down rated to 75% of the
proof load. |
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| Cycle test |
50% of the proof (maximum) test load. A machine that is used for
cycle loads will fatigue a lot faster than a machine that is used for
proof loading or break testing. The reason being is the cycle
loading puts more cycles onto the machine. Therefore, everything
fatigues at a much faster rate. Because it fatigues at a much faster
rate the maximum load rating is at 50% of the proof test load. |
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