Lifting Equipment Testing & Certification Services UK

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Lifting Gear Products provides UK-wide lifting equipment testing and certification services for structural components, load-bearing assemblies and safety-critical lifting systems across the UK.

Our specialist engineering division delivers controlled, calibrated and fully documented testing solutions to verify Safe Working Load (SWL), structural integrity and regulatory compliance. Services are available both onsite and at our dedicated Manchester testing facility, allowing flexible verification depending on project scope and operational constraints.

We support manufacturers, engineering firms, asset owners and infrastructure operators with defensible, traceable verification services suitable for inclusion within technical files and compliance documentation.

All testing is conducted using calibrated equipment with traceability to national standards (NPL), with full certification issued upon completion.

 

Proof load testing and certification

Proof Load Testing

Proof Load Testing

Onsite Testing

Onsite Testing

Tensile Proof Load Testing

Tensile Proof Load Testing
Industrial Lifting Equipment Testing & Certification Services
Onsite Load Testing

  • Controlled load testing carried out at your premises to verify installed lifting equipment and structural attachments under real-world operational conditions.

    Ideal where:

    • Equipment cannot be removed
    • Removal would cause operational disruption
    • Installed lifting infrastructure requires verification
    • Anchor points require proof testing

    Services include live load verification, anchor point testing, operational function testing and in-situ structural validation.

    Learn more about our Onsite Load Testing Services UK page for full details.

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Load Proof Testing

  • Controlled proof load testing conducted either in-house or onsite to verify that lifting equipment and structural components safely withstand a specified test load without permanent deformation or failure.

    Commonly required:

    • After manufacture
    • Following modification or repair
    • Before first use
    • For CE / UKCA compliance
    • For safety-critical lifting applications

    Our Manchester facility includes a 100-tonne capacity computer-controlled horizontal test bed for controlled proof load verification.

    Learn more about our Load Proof Testing Services UK page for full details.

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Tensile Proof Load Testing

  • Laboratory-based tensile testing conducted under controlled mechanical load using a calibrated 100-tonne test bed.

    This service is particularly suited to:

    • Lifting accessory manufacturers
    • Prototype validation
    • Design verification
    • Destruction testing
    • Technical file support
    • High-risk regulated industries

    Tensile proof load testing provides precise structural validation under controlled line-of-pull conditions.

    Learn more about our Tensile Proof Load Testing Services UK page for full details.

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Why Testing & Certification Is Critical

  • Testing and certification provide objective verification that lifting equipment and structural components perform safely under defined load conditions.

    Proper load testing:

    • Confirms Safe Working Load performance
    • Validates structural integrity
    • Demonstrates conformity with applicable regulations
    • Supports CE and UKCA marking
    • Provides traceable technical file evidence
    • Reduces operational and legal risk

    For manufacturers and asset owners, documented testing is a fundamental part of due diligence and compliance management.

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Why Testing & Certification Is Critical

Testing and certification provide objective verification that lifting equipment and structural components perform safely under defined load conditions.

Proper load testing:

  • Confirms Safe Working Load performance
  • Validates structural integrity
  • Demonstrates conformity with applicable regulations
  • Supports CE and UKCA marking
  • Provides traceable technical file evidence
  • Reduces operational and legal risk

For manufacturers and asset owners, documented testing is a fundamental part of due diligence and compliance management.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

Machinery and lifting equipment placed on the UK market must meet essential safety requirements under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations.

Testing forms part of the conformity assessment process and may be required to demonstrate:

  • Compliance with Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSRs)
  • Structural performance under declared load
  • Suitability for intended lifting application

Our reports and UK lifting equipment certifications are suitable for inclusion within manufacturer technical files and may support third-party inspection, audit or regulatory review.

In-House & Onsite Capability

We operate:

  • A 100-tonne computer-controlled horizontal test bed
  • 10-tonne live load capability
  • 20 tonnes of certified test weights
  • Calibrated digital tensile dynamometers (1–12.5 tonnes)
  • Portable field verification equipment

This enables flexible testing solutions tailored to component size, location and regulatory requirement.

Book Testing & Certification Services

Contact our engineers today to ensure your lifting equipment meets UK regulatory and operational standards.

We can advise on the most appropriate testing method based on your equipment type, load rating and compliance requirements.

To arrange testing or discuss the appropriate method for your application, please contact our Manchester or Sheffield teams.


Alternatively, contact our Manchester or Sheffield testing facility directly:

Manchester Service Centre
2 Kelbrook Road
Parkhouse Street Industrial Estate
Manchester, M11 2QA
+44 (0)161 223 1990
enquiries@dale-lifting.co.uk

Sheffield Sales & Support
326–328 Coleford Road
Sheffield, S9 5PH
+44 (0)114 244 3456
sales@liftinggearprod.co.uk