If Your Swivel Fails, Everything Stops. Test It First.
Validate Performance. Reduce Failure. Pull with real Confidence.Tallman Equipment’s Swivel Tester was purpose-built to catch failures before they become costly problems.
Our tester replicates the rotational forces swivels face during line stringing, exposing weaknesses under real-world stress without the real-world consequences.
Every tested swivel receives a unique ID number, giving you full traceability through our secure, mobile-accessible platform.
The result: safer operations, less downtime, and confidence your swivels won’t fail when it counts.
Tallman’s swivel testing puts your connections through real-world conditions to prove their reliability. By mimicking movement and load, it identifies possible stress early and helps you avoid costly downtime while improving safety and performance.
Everything You Need to Get Started:
- Testing fee is $195 per swivel
- Missing pins will be replaced and billed accordingly
- Swivels will be engraved with a unique serial number
- Swivels must be identifiable to be tested
- Swivels will be tested to the 3:1 rating of the swivel
- Max Testing Capacity – 30,000 lbs
- Failed swivels will be tagged and returned to customer
When a swivel fails, it’s not a small problem
A single failure can shut down a job, damage equipment, and put crews at risk. And most failures aren’t visible until it’s too late.
Swivels don’t usually fail in the shop.
They fail under load, mid-pull, when everything is already in motion.
And when they do, it’s not just an equipment issue.
The Worst Part?
Most of these failures come from internal wear or stress damage you can’t see during a basic inspection.
So you’re left guessing.
And guessing isn’t a great strategy when the load is measured in thousands of pounds.
Swivel testing removes the guesswork before you’re relying on it in the field.
This Isn’t a Visual Check. It’s a Real-World Stress Test.
We simulate the load and rotation your swivel experiences in the field—so you know how it performs before it matters.
A visual inspection can tell you if something looks worn.
It can’t tell you how it will perform under load.
Our swivel testing goes further.
Each unit is:
- Pulled under load to verify strength and integrity
- Rotated under pressure to replicate real operating conditions
- Tested up to a 3:1 rating
This isn’t theoretical. It’s built to reflect how swivels actually behave during a pull…not how they look sitting on a bench.
Every swivel is then:
- Serialized and engraved for permanent identification
- Tracked digitally for full traceability and future reference
So instead of relying on assumptions, you get clear, documented proof that your swivel is ready—or a warning that it isn’t.
Because “it looked fine” isn’t something you want to say after a failure.
From Shipment to Results in Three Steps
Fill out our form & Ship Your Swivels
to our Addison location
We test under real-world Load & Rotation
performance under pressure
You get results & serialized tracking
See the results on your screen
Simple Pricing. Expensive Problems avoided.
For a fraction of the cost of downtime, you get verified performance and full traceability.
Our Swivel Testing Pricing
is straightforward- Missing pins are added and charged only if needed
That’s it. No complicated tiers. No guesswork.
What you get in return is a lot more valuable than the line item:
- Confidence your equipment will perform under load
- Early detection of failures before they hit the field
- Reduced risk of job delays, damage, and safety incidents
- Serialized tracking for long-term accountability
FAQs
Why not just replace swivels instead of testing?
Replacing swivels can help in some cases, but it’s not a guarantee. New swivels can fail just like used ones due to manufacturing defects or unseen weaknesses.
Testing ensures every swivel…new or used…performs under real-world conditions before it’s put into service. It’s a more cost-effective way to verify reliability and avoid unexpected failures.
How long does swivel testing take?
Typical turnaround time depends on volume, but most orders are processed within 3 to 4 business days from arrival.
What happens if my swivel fails?
Failed swivels are clearly tagged and returned to you with results, so you can remove them from service before they cause issues.
What types of swivels can you test?
We can test most identifiable pulling swivels within our capacity limits (up to 30,000 lbs). from any brand or manufacturer.
Do I get documentation or traceability?
Yes. Every swivel is engraved with a unique serial number and tracked through our mobile-accessible platform for full traceability.
What if my swivel is missing parts?
Missing pins or components will be replaced and added to your order so the swivel can be properly tested.
Is this required or just recommended?
Not required, but strongly recommended for any operation where failure would cause downtime, damage, or safety risk.
What does “identifiable” mean for swivel testing?
To properly test a swivel, we need to confirm its brand, make, and model so we can verify its rated capacity.
If a swivel can’t be identified, we can’t accurately apply the correct testing parameters. In those cases, we may not be able to test the unit.
Know It Won’t Fail Before You Put It to Work
Every swivel you send in to us to get tested is one less unknown in the field.
Instead of guessing, you’ll know exactly which equipment is ready for the job and which isn’t worth the risk.
It’s fast, straightforward, and a whole lot cheaper than dealing with a failure mid-pull.