Water Weight Bags are engineered proof load testing systems designed for temporary load simulation in offshore lifting operations, heavy industrial maintenance, structural verification projects, and marine equipment certification. These systems provide a safer and more operationally efficient alternative to traditional steel or concrete counterweight systems used during crane commissioning, lifting beam verification, davit testing, and infrastructure inspection procedures.
A major South Korean shipbuilding corporation utilized Hongruntong Marine's customized Water Weight Bag system for dry dock expansion project crane certification. The modular system, ranging from 20 to 150 tons, enabled efficient testing within active production areas without disrupting ongoing fabrication activities.
The progressive loading process allowed engineers to monitor crane performance characteristics in real-time, reducing equipment mobilization time by approximately 50% compared to conventional steel block arrangements. The shipyard subsequently incorporated the system into its long-term maintenance and recertification program.
Material Composition: 100% Polyvinyl Chloride
Safety Compliance: 7P Phthalate Free (includes all phthalates listed in CAL Prop 65, CPSIA and REACH), BPA Free, Tris Free, Formaldehyde Free
Weight: 1450 ± 50 GSM (37.1 oz/square yard)
Special Features: UV Resistant, Does Not Contain Conflict Minerals
Care Instructions: Rinse with fresh water and air dry. Do not store with seawater and keep away from heat sources.
| Model | Weight (kg/lbs) | Volume (Liters/m³) | Empty Height (m/ft) | Filled Height (m/ft) | Max Diameter (m/ft) | Dry Weight (kg/lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM-1T | 1,000 / 2,204 | 1,000 / 1 | 2.52 / 8.27 | 2.23 / 7.33 | 1.39 / 4.56 | 36 / 80 |
| HM-2T | 2,000 / 4,409 | 2,000 / 2 | 2.87 / 9.41 | 2.6 / 8.5 | 1.65 / 5.43 | 41 / 90 |
| HM-3T | 3,000 / 6,613 | 3,000 / 3 | 3.38 / 11.11 | 2.97 / 9.75 | 1.82 / 6.0 | 50 / 110 |
| HM-4T | 4,000 / 8,818 | 4,000 / 4 | 3.41 / 11.22 | 3.07 / 10.1 | 1.88 / 6.16 | 64 / 141 |
| HM-5T | 5,000 / 11,023 | 5,000 / 5 | 4.14 / 13.60 | 3.52 / 11.58 | 2.13 / 7.0 | 80 / 176 |
| HM-6T | 6,000 / 13,227 | 6,000 / 6 | 4.39 / 14.41 | 3.91 / 12.83 | 2.28 / 7.48 | 86 / 189 |
| HM-8T | 8,000 / 17,636 | 8,000 / 8 | 4.54 / 14.91 | 3.93 / 12.91 | 2.52 / 8.27 | 104 / 230 |
| HM-10T | 10,000 / 22,046 | 10,000 / 10 | 5.18 / 17.0 | 4.49 / 14.75 | 2.70 / 8.90 | 130 / 286 |
| HM-12.5T | 12,500 / 27,558 | 12,500 / 12.5 | 5.43 / 17.91 | 4.62 / 15.16 | 2.86 / 9.39 | 154 / 340 |
| HM-15T | 15,000 / 33,069 | 15,000 / 15 | 6.24 / 20.50 | 5.48 / 18.00 | 2.95 / 9.70 | 159 / 350 |
| HM-20T | 20,000 / 44,100 | 20,000 / 20 | 6.78 / 22.25 | 6.04 / 19.83 | 3.42 / 11.25 | 224 / 492 |
| HM-25T | 25,000 / 55,115 | 25,000 / 25 | 7.51 / 24.66 | 6.40 / 21.0 | 3.75 / 12.33 | 315 / 695 |
| HM-35T | 35,000 / 77,161 | 35,000 / 35 | 8.07 / 26.50 | 7.11 / 23.33 | 3.91 / 12.83 | 417 / 920 |
| HM-40T | 40,000 / 88,184 | 40,000 / 40 | 8.71 / 28.58 | 7.72 / 25.33 | 4.07 / 13.36 | 440 / 970 |
| HM-50T | 50,000 / 110,231 | 50,000 / 50 | 8.99 / 29.50 | 7.77 / 25.50 | 4.56 / 14.96 | 544 / 1200 |
| HM-100T | 100,000 / 220,462 | 100,000 / 100 | 11.27 / 37.00 | 10.00 / 32.9 | 5.65 / 18.56 | 952 / 2100 |