A 110% SWL load test proves three things at once: structure holds, brakes hold, rigging is sound. Done right, it clears class on the first attempt. Done sloppy, it triggers rework and delays. This is the practical way to record the test so it passes without questions. This guide is built to pass **the test** on the first attempt.

Why a 110% SWL load test matters

Surveyors tie acceptance to one simple idea: the unit can safely take more than its rated load and return to a safe state. The 110% SWL load test shows real strength, real control, and real evidence.

Measurement essentials for a 110% SWL load test

Use calibrated gear and make the reading visible in the record. No guesswork.

Calibration and devices

Use certified test weights or a calibrated load cell. Note the instrument ID and calibration due date in the report and in the caption. Keep a one-page calibration list at the back.

Photo, scale, and timestamp evidence

Every critical frame needs a readable value (needle or display), a visible tag for date/time, and enough context to prove location. Shoot one wide frame (setup), one tight frame (value), and do not crop away the device.

Brake hold and drift at 110% SWL

Brakes are judged on time at load and the drift result. State both.

Hold period and logging

Hold period and logging in a 110% SWL per maker/class practice. Log start and stop times. Write the outcome in one line: “Hold 5 min — no drift.” If drift is allowed by spec, state the limit and the actual. After unloading, photograph the unit again to prove no deformation and correct reset.

Typical fails during a 110% SWL load test

Small misses cause rejections. Eliminate them before you press “print.”

Mechanical issues you can spot early

Wire kinks or corrosion, wrong reeving or cross-lay, sheave groove wear, glazed brake surfaces, misaligned hooks, missing safety pins. Fix, re-shoot, re-log.

Paper fails that trigger rework

No calibration note, no time marker, no “after” check, captions that say “OK” instead of the result, photos out of sequence, plate photos that are flared or unreadable.

Evidence table (layout that surveyors like)

Keep a one-row-per-step table and cross-reference everything.

Columns: Step | Load | Time start/end | Result | Photo IDs | Instrument ID (cal due) | Technician/Sign-off

Example row:
“Load hold” | “110% SWL” | “10:05–10:10” | “No drift” | “IMG_021–026” | “DM-421 (cal 2026-04)” | “A.S., verified J.K.”

How to pass a 110% SWL load test on the first attempt

• Use calibrated devices and show their IDs in captions.

• Shoot a clean sequence: approach to load → at load → after hold/reset.

• Log hold time and drift result in one line.

• Add an “after” wide frame for condition check.

• Keep the evidence table tight and in scope order.

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