Hydrajaws
About Us
"Hydrajaws Limited have recognised the need for a simpler method of carrying out on-site testing, preferably using a single hand held unit.
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The First Tester
Through a contact with the fixing industry, Hydrajaws Limited recognised the need for a simpler method of carrying out on-site testing, preferably using a single hand held unit which would have none of the problems associated with testing in locations with difficult and restricted access. Using our design capabilities and hydraulic experience we began formulating our ideas for a truly portable tester, lightweight and fully self-contained, which could be used by any reasonable operator on site as well as carried around by visiting building inspectors. When our first prototype was introduced to the market in 1985, the response from the fixing industry was immediate and quite soon we were working with fixing manufacturers, carrying out modifications and improvements to the original concept based on the suggestions made. |
As a result we were able to create a tester which would meet the precise requirements of the industry, taking into account installation efficiency and material strength as well as the design and mechanical strength of the anchor itself. Development Over the years we have gained considerable experience in the field, and through the continued co-operation of the fixings industry, safety officers and specialist installers, we have continued our work of development, increasing the capacity range and introducing a wide choice of adaptors and load spreading bridges or stools to match the wide variety of fixings in use and our widely differing applications. Special refinements have been added to the tester itself, such as linear movement scale enabling the operator to measure more precisely the first movement of a fixing under the test loading. |
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