Lead Filled Crane/Hoist test weights are used in the periodic re-certification of lifting equipment. The Mars Metal Company, Specialty Casting Division will work with you to design test weights that meet your exact requirements. Individual weights can be designed to achieve the desired total weight requirements by stacking or nesting weight combinations. This will allow you to test all lifting devices in your facility. Each weight is clearly labeled to ensure that the correct combinations can be selected to suit your testing requirements.
Lead offers a real advantage in space savings as lead filled test weights are approximately 45% heavier by volume than steel and more than 4.5 times heavier by volume than cured concrete. When size matters, choose lead filled test weights.
When size is less of an issue, choose all steel test weights. All steel test weights are generally lower cost than lead filled.
Whether it’s Lead Filled or All Steel test weights, we bring a wealth of experience to the table, so challenge us !
Crane/Hoist Test Weight Information Sheet
Introduction to Crane Hoist Testing
Frequently Asked Questions about Crane and Hoist Test Weights
Can Mars Metal design crane weights to match our testing requirements?
Yes. Mars Metal designs stackable crane weights to match your required load, available space, and testing setup, including stackable or nested configurations for different lifting devices.
Are your crane weights available in lead and steel?
Yes. Mars Metal manufactures both lead-filled and all-steel crane weights depending on your space, handling, and budget requirements.
Why choose lead crane weights instead of steel?
Lead-filled crane weights provide more weight in less space, making them a strong choice when compact size matters. Steel can be a practical option when footprint is less restricted and lower material cost is a priority.
What are the benefits of working with Mars Metal for crane weights?
Mars Metal combines custom design support, clearly labelled weight configurations, and manufacturing experience to help customers improve load accuracy, simplify setup, and keep testing repeatable from one certification cycle to the next.
What quality standards does Mars Metal follow?
Mars Metal’s quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and CSA N299.3-16, with project-specific testing, inspection, and documentation completed by accredited or certified professionals.
