Water Weights water filled proof load bags are a unique and simple product specifically designed to provide a test load instead of traditional solid weights for all forms of testing.

The development of Water Weights bags has increased greatly the practicality, economy and safety of providing proof load testing in many applications. In addition, certain proof load testing situations only became feasible with the use of Water Weights. Typical use of Water Weights proof load testing bags includes industrial cranes in power plants, general industry, and marine operations.

Water Weights bags are very light, which aids in handling. Bags are fully rigged and ready to hang and fill. Controlled filling and emptying is simple. The load is measured accurately with a certified loadcell or flowmeter. All bags are very simple to use.

Standard Bags

Imes' extensive range of standard bags is available for rental, lease, sale, or turnkey service for load application. Click here for specs.

Low-Headroom Bags

Designed for use in testing indoors or areas with limited height clearance. Imes' extensive range of low-headroom bags is available for rental, lease, sale, or turnkey service for load application. Click here for specs.

Rigging Arrangements

Imes' water bags can be arranged in a variety of ways for optimal efficiency and ease of use. Click here for sample arrangements.

Safety and Certification

Imes' water bags are certified in accordance with Health and Safety Executive and American Bureau of Shipping requirements. The bags have a physically proven factor of safety in excess of 6:1 and are proof load tested to over 2:1 prior to being taken into service.

When performing load tests, gradual application of the load allows many problems to be identified prior to attaining maximum load.

Imes' water bags have been specifically designed and physically proof load tested to verify their operational integrity. All equipment has a proven and certified factor of safety in excess of 6:1.