Frank’s "Tough Test"

Frank’s testing facility is just one more example of commitment to an overall quality assurance program.  The "Tough Test" is integral, providing the means by which handling and hoisting equipment is load-tested and inspected. This innovative machine ranks as one of the top testing facilities in the energy industry.
With a 6 Million-Pound tensile test capacity and a test area in excess of 25 feet long and 9 and 1/2 feet wide, "Tough Test"  is one of the largest and most flexible test facilities available to Frank’s’ customers.
 

 

  • Tensile test up to 6,000,000 pounds
  • Tensile test up to 22 foot elevator lengths
  • Tensile test any connection to satisfy make-up integrity
  • Load frame calibrated using load cells calibrated to ASTM E74-83
  • Simulated casing running procedures with links and elevators rigged together
  • Special modifications can be engineered including combination bending and tensile testing
  • Complete test analysis with computer monitoring of strain gauges and load transducers