Low-Profile Load Rig
Expand Your AccuTEST Capabilities with the Low-Profile Load Rig
Test Valves in Tight, Clearance-Restricted Spaces—Safely, Accurately, and In-Line.
Some valves are installed in locations where standard load rigs simply can’t reach. Overhead obstructions, piping, platforms, and structural steel often create tight vertical clearances that prevent conventional in-line testing.
Engineered with a shortened frame and optimized load-arm geometry, the LP Rig fits where traditional rigs physically cannot.
Traditionally, teams had two options—neither ideal:
- Remove the valve and send it for shop testing (slow, labor-intensive, costly), or
- Defer testing entirely (increases compliance risk and schedule pressure).
The AccuTEST Low-Profile (LP) Load Rig eliminates both problems.
As an optional accessory for the AccuTEST-TT and AccuTEST-SL systems, it delivers accurate, safe, in-line testing—even in tight spaces that were previously unreachable.
Why Clearance-Restricted Valves Required a Better Solution
Avoid Unplanned Shutdowns, Unnecessary Removal, and Testing Delays
When a valve can’t be reached with a standard load rig, testing becomes a scheduling bottleneck. That often means shifting shutdown plans, coordinating crane work, or relocating equipment—none of which should be necessary for a simple setpoint verification.
In many facilities, a significant percentage of valves sit beneath platforms or piping, creating routine testing delays and unnecessary outage costs.
The LP Load Rig is engineered to fit where traditional setups cannot.
It helps maintenance teams, service contractors, and repair shops:
- Maintain uptime by avoiding unnecessary outage work
- Stay compliant with accurate, in-line setpoint verification
- Reduce labor costs by eliminating valve removal
- Keep technicians safe by preventing workarounds
- Test on their terms—not dictated by physical constraints
AccuTEST systems are designed to simplify valve testing. The LP Rig extends that promise to clearance-restricted environments.
Benefits of the Low-Profile Load Rig
More Access. More Accuracy. More Control.
The LP Rig introduces new capabilities to your AccuTEST system—without requiring the replacement or reconfiguration of any components.
This accessory transforms your AccuTEST system into a more comprehensive and capable testing solution.
Key benefits include:
Access valves previously unreachable
due to height limitations.
Perform in-line testing
without removing the valve.
Eliminate unplanned downtime
tied to clearance issues.
Increase the versatility of your exsiting system
Simplify testing in complex environments
e.g., beneath platforms, piping, conveyors
Optimize technican efficiency
with a tool purpose-build for restricted spaces
Reduce unsafe workarounds
often required under platforms or tight overhead structures
A Smarter, More Flexible Way to Test Hard-to-Reach Valves
Expand Your Capabilities Without Changing Your Workflow
The LP Load Rig integrates directly with your AccuTEST-TT or AccuTEST-SL system, utilizing the same software, hardware interface, sensors, and workflow that technicians already know.
Even in clearance-restricted environments, the LP Rig maintains the same controlled load application and digital accuracy as a full-height AccuTEST rig.
- Accurate digital readings
- Controlled, repeatable load application
- Automated reporting
- Full operator visibility
No software changes.
No new training.
No added complexity.
Ideal Use Cases for the LP Load Rig
Designed for the Environments Technicians Know Too Well
The LP Rig is ideal when valves are installed:
- Under catwalks, grating, or mezzanines
- Beneath piping, grating, or cable trays
- Underneath the overhead structural steel
- Inside dense process areas with limited headroom
- In facilities where shutdown windows are tight or expensive
- In positions where removal is hazardous or labor-intensive
Take Valve Testing Further
AccuTEST systems are designed to evolve with the changing needs of technicians. The LP Rig is the next step in making valve testing safer, faster, and more accessible.
Add It to Any New AccuTEST System
Including the LP Rig in a new AccuTEST setup ensures that your team can handle every valve location without interruption or the need for additional equipment.
Upgrade Your Existing System
Already running an AccuTEST system? The LP Rig attaches to your existing unit and seamlessly integrates into your current testing process.
How the LP Rig Works
The LP Rig uses a shortened column and redesigned load arm to maintain proper alignment and force application while fitting beneath overhead obstructions, catwalks, and structural steel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “low profile” mean in valve testing?
It refers to a compact load rig designed to fit into space-restricted environments, allowing technicians to test PRV valves in-line without removal.
Is the LP Rig a standalone system?
No. It is an optional accessory that pairs with the AccuTEST-TT or AccuTEST-SL system.
Does the LP Rig change how technicians operate the system?
No. It utilizes the same software, interfaces, and testing workflow, minimizing training time and ensuring consistent, repeatable results.
Does the low-profile design affect accuracy or load capacity?
No. The LP Rig provides the same digital accuracy, controlled load application, and repeatable results as a standard AccuTEST load rig.
Ready to Add the LP Rig to Your System?
Expand your reach. Increase your accuracy. Protect your uptime.