Load testing
At AEC Museum & Gallery Products, we offer a premium load testing service to museums, art galleries, stately homes and other cultural and heritage sites.
Following testing, if there is an issue, we can replace or modify the tested item while conforming to conservation laws and any other legislation.
Require a professional load testing service that causes minimal disruption to your space and customers? Please contact us about your needs, no matter how complex.
Over 20 years’ experience providing first-class load testing services
All your needs met, from design to manufacturing, load testing to installation
We’ve £5 million public liability insurance to protect your customers
Where we’ve provided our load testing service
National Gallery, London
Victoria & Albert Museum, London
Tate Britain, London
Royal Holloway, University of London
Leighton House Museum, London
Our load testing service explained
Step 1 – Assessment
Our team of technicians will visit your space to assess how best to carry out load testing on the item that needs to be tested. Factors we consider include conservation laws and other legislation, minimising disruption to your space and customers, and safeguarding all your exhibits.
During this assessment stage the maximum load will be agreed by all parties.
Step 2 – Non-destructive load testing
We’ll return to your space and carefully apply static force to the item that needs testing and measure its response. This will help us to determine whether it’s suitable for its intended use or not. During this process, we always use calibrated weights and leading load testing equipment.
Step 3 – Results and explanation
We will present the results of our load testing to you and explain what we believe the following steps should be. This could be to replace or modify your item, e.g. picture hanging system, or leave it in place.
Step 4 – Replacement or modification
If it is necessary to replace your item, we can design and manufacture a bespoke replacement for you.
If your item cannot be replaced, maybe because of conservation laws, we will work withyou to develop a satisfactory solution. This may involve us modifying your item so it meets load testing requirements and conforms to any relevant legislation.
Step 5 – Documentation
We can provide you with load testing certificates and comprehensive reports following the replacement or modification of your item.
Why should I choose AEC’s load testing service?
Outstanding knowledge
Highly experienced at carrying out load testing in art galleries, museums and other public spaces, our technicians will do their utmost to meet all your requirements.
Top-quality equipment
When we carry out load testing on an item in a delicate environment, we use high-grade, reliable technology and equipment, including a range of calibrated weights.
Quality is everything
We deliver exceptional results by thoroughly monitoring, inspecting and observing every step of our manufacturing process. The reason why we have ISO9001:2015 certification.
Trusted by our clients
Our loyal customers from museums and galleries return to us again and again for our high-quality load testing service and first-class customer support.
Upfront prices
We pride ourselves on being completely transparent with our customers. When it comes to price, we’ll always make sure you know exactly how much our load testing service will cost.
Personal customer service
We always listen carefully to our clients’ needs and views throughout a load testing project. It’s this close collaboration that leads to successful outcomes and happy customers.