# Destructive testing | QMW Industries

> One of the largest destructive testing facilities in the world: ROPS, FOPS and OPG testing for machines from 1.5 to 150 tonnes, on our own floor.

NATA-accredited laboratory

# DestructiveTesting

One of the largest destructive testing facilities in the world: ROPS, FOPS and OPG testing for machines from **1.5 to 150 tonnes**, on our own floor.

-   NATAAccredited No. 15369
-   1.5–150 tMachine range
-   ISO 3471And related standards

[Request a quote](#rfq)[Talk to our team](/contact)

OPG drop test · NATA-accredited laboratory, Acacia Ridge

What we do

## Capability

### ROPS testing

Cabin and canopy rollover protective structures loaded past the point of failure, certified to **ISO 3471:2008**.

### FOPS testing

Falling-object protection tested to **ISO 3449:2005**, Level 1 and Level 2.

### Excavator ROPS and OPG

Excavator rollover structures to **ISO 12117.2:2008** and operator protective guards to **ISO 10262:1998**.

### Q~Transporter series

Tested and certified to **ADR 59/00 and ISO 3471:2008**.

### Stability and load testing

Attachments, loaders, handrail systems, engine stands and vehicle stands, proof-loaded and documented.

### Chassis repairs and straightening

OEM chassis brought back true in the same facility, minimising downtime and replacement cost.

Almost any type or size of OEM machine can be accommodated. Send the machine model and standard. We'll confirm the test programme and lead time.

On the floor

## See the work

![QMW destructive test rig loading a ROPS cabin](/assets/img/services/testing-hero-rig.jpg)

The test rig: structures loaded past failure

![John Deere machine under stability testing](/assets/img/services/testing-stability-jd.jpg)

Stability testing

![TR100 ROPS cabin under test](/assets/img/services/testing-tr100-cab.jpg)

TR100 ROPS cab test

## At a glance

Machine range

1.5–150 t

Accreditation

NATA No. 15369

Standards

ISO 3471 / 3449 / 12117.2 / 10262 / AS 2359.9

On road

ADR 59/00

Since

2006

### Request a quote

Our team responds within 24 hours with scope and lead time.

NATA

**NATA-accredited laboratory**Accreditation No. 15369, since 2006

ISO

**ISO 9001:2015 certified**Quality management, since 1997

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Something else?

### Talk to our engineers

Non-standard requirement. Start the conversation.

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