27/07/2026
Considering the complexity of the production process, the extensive quality testing, and the scale of the logistics taking place across five different facilities, you might assume that’s where the story of the crane begins.
But actually, it starts much earlier – in the Quality Department.
Let’s start with a material test: the Impact Test. 👊
In simple terms, it measures the toughness of a material and its resistance to sudden, high-strain loads.
By striking a notched test sample with a swinging pendulum, the test measures the amount of energy absorbed during fracture. Tougher materials absorb more energy and deform before breaking, while brittle materials snap with very little energy absorption.
The next mechanical test is the Tensile Test. 🧪
Here, a sample is pulled until it fractures. In real-world terms, this allows engineers to understand exactly how much load a material can withstand. It determines the material’s strength, helping establish safe working limits and ensuring the structure performs reliably before failure.
Then there is the Climate Chamber Test. 🪸
Here, the electrical components used in Fassi cranes are artificially exposed to extreme temperatures and humidity levels. This verifies product durability, shelf life, and resistance to harsh environmental conditions. The chamber can simulate anything from hot desert climates to cold, damp environments.
Another test that simulates environmental conditions is the Salt Spray Test Chamber. 💦
Here, the corrosion resistance of materials and surface coatings is assessed by atomising a 5% saline solution into a dense, temperature-controlled fog. For example, the marine crane components you can see here have been exposed to this test for an astonishing 2,000 hours.
The final group consists of Metallurgical Tests. 🔬
Where the physical, chemical, and structural properties of the metal are analysed to verify the composition and quality of the steel. This helps prevent component failures and also allows engineers to investigate the root cause if a part does fail.
