Skidmore Wilhelm

Date 02-12-2008 18:47

I am needing to rent a skidmore wilhelm bolt tension calibrator. Does anyone have any suggeestions whre to do this? I can find plenty for sale but not to rent. I am in Texas but will rent from wherever I have to.

By hogan

Date 02-12-2008 19:52

have you tried a geo-technical engineering firm, or testing lab / construction services. also, any AISC certified fabrication shop will typically have one. we have rented ours in the past.

By jwright650 (*****)

Date 02-12-2008 21:52

Also try an AISC Certified Erector, they may lend you one. I borrowed one from an erector while mine was in the shop for it's annual calibration. If you were closer you could use mine...shipping would eat you up...it's over 100#s

By Joseph P. Kane (****)

Date 02-13-2008 04:29

Sean

Your Structural Bolt supplier usually has some newly calibrated testers on hand for loan or rental.

By CHGuilford (****)

Date 02-13-2008 13:37

Joe and John Wright gave some good advice. I don't know how "friendly" companies are to competition in your area. In our area, you can sometimes find a steel fab shop that is willing to loan the use of a Skidmore on a short term basis. You might offer to rent the Skidmore and pay the wages of their technician to help you with your testing.