“… test weight carts used in elevator testing and certification.” Mars Metal engineers and manufactures elevator test weight carts which are a critical component in the testing and certification of elevators by specialized elevator service and repair companies. Elevator testing to North American standards (CSA B44.1/ASME A17.5) is crucial in ensuring the safety of the […]
Have a look a this “Black Beauty” stackable crane test weight system recently shipped to a hoist & crane supply and servicing client in Wyoming. This custom designed and fabricated unit consists of a lead filled steel bottom weight of 7,500 lbs. (49″x 49” x 13” and a 6’8″ high steel center post with lifting […]
Mars Metal recently engineered, designed and built an all steel stackable steel test weight solution for a MidWest USA customer. We were given the challenge by our customer to come up with a design to allow the crane operator to hook into the weights unaided by plant employees and engage the overhead crane hook into […]
Mars Metal recently engineered, designed and built large crane test weights for a large energy corporation which were lead filled and stack-able / interchangeable. They were specifically designed to be handled by overhead crane or by forklift. The lead was fully encapsulated in steel and because of the use of lead we were able to […]
For all of us who own and operate Lifting Equipment, employee safety and regulatory compliance are ongoing concerns. We need to be able to certify safe working load limits and to pass periodic re-certification audits. Let us help. Mars Metal Company will work with you to design test weights that meet your requirements. Individual weights […]
Mars Metal manufactures custom lead test weights and ballast/counterweights for various industries such as material handling, elevator, forklift, aerospace, window, bridge, marine, and many other applications. Benefits of Lead Weights: Size Reduction: As lead is 45% more dense than steel, designers have greater design freedom using cast lead and will benefit from a reduction in overall […]
