Tool Rack Inspection - Load test for the tool racks

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dsjoe

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Hi Me DSJOE again I got stuck up with this issue of tool rack inspection can any one help me out with the required load test for the tool racks:(
 
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SteelMaiden

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Re: Tool rack inspection

Buy shelving units from an industrial supplier that have load limits established, then figure out the weights of the tools and make sure you don't overload. no, this is not a sarcastic response, it is the easiest and the most reliable way to make sure you are not overloading the shelving.

Jim, this is a safety requirement, shelving limits must be known, and shelves must not be loaded above the safety limitations. We have shelving limitations affixed right to our shelving to ensure everyone knows what is allowable.
 

Jim Wynne

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Re: Tool rack inspection

Buy shelving units from an industrial supplier that have load limits established, then figure out the weights of the tools and make sure you don't overload. no, this is not a sarcastic response, it is the easiest and the most reliable way to make sure you are not overloading the shelving.

Jim, this is a safety requirement, shelving limits must be known, and shelves must not be loaded above the safety limitations. We have shelving limitations affixed right to our shelving to ensure everyone knows what is allowable.
I understand, but we still don't know exactly what the OP is referring to, or why he thinks testing is needed.
 
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dsjoe

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Re: Tool rack inspection

What kind of tool rack, and why does it need to be tested?
Ho its a safety requirement, heavy tools are stacked on the arms layer of the racks,frequent periodic 6 months inspection by the competent personal is required, Safe working load, proof test has to be verified...
 

Jim Wynne

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Re: Tool rack inspection

...frequent periodic 6 months inspection by the competent personal is required...
Required by whom? It seems to me that if you must do testing, you'll have to
  • Determine the heaviest load the racks are expected to support
  • How the load(s) will be distributed
  • Whether your racks will actually hold that load (some form of dynamic testing)
  • Make sure that the load limit is never exceeded
 

SteelMaiden

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Re: Tool rack inspection

What does your inspection consist of? Yes, you should look at the shelving to make sure that it is not deteriorating, and that current loading does not exceed the rating. Beyond that, I think there is some clarification needed as to what your requirements are, where the requirements come from, and what you are doing to meet them.
 
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dsjoe

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Re: Tool rack inspection

What does your inspection consist of? Yes, you should look at the shelving to make sure that it is not deteriorating, and that current loading does not exceed the rating. Beyond that, I think there is some clarification needed as to what your requirements are, where the requirements come from, and what you are doing to meet them.
Its a oil field inspection company dealing with drilling tools to detect defects on tools,other than this we do MPI or UT on welds to detect cracks or defects, now a customer wants us to inspect their tools storage racks to inspect, load test and certify their racks, normally structural engineering's will go through maths and calculation and designate safe working load,now the problem is it seems the racks are workshop made and they themselves with their engineers designate so much is the safe working load, whereas I being new to this concept seeks help :bonk:
 

Randy

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Re: Tool rack inspection

Why don't you just go along with what the engineers say. What you are asking is normally country specific and if your country doesn't have a requirement then you are normally left to your own devices.
 
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Umang Vidyarthi

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Re: Tool rack inspection

Its a oil field inspection company dealing with drilling tools to detect defects on tools,other than this we do MPI or UT on welds to detect cracks or defects, now a customer wants us to inspect their tools storage racks to inspect, load test and certify their racks, normally structural engineering's will go through maths and calculation and designate safe working load,now the problem is it seems the racks are workshop made and they themselves with their engineers designate so much is the safe working load, whereas I being new to this concept seeks help :bonk:
Hello dsjoe,

First and foremost you have to find out the requisite 'Safety Factor'. If the failure results in injury/death, then the safety factor is kept high, ranging from 4 to 10, else a factor of 2 is usually acceptable. You will have to find out what is in vogue in your country.

2. Though the racks are workshop made, it will not be difficult for your engineers to calculate the load bearing capacity of the racks. Match the result vis-a-vis the safety factor.

Hope this helps

Umang :D
 
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