Component Testing Services from SGS

Component Testing

Air Bags

Vibrate Air Bag Assembly on an Electro-dynamic Shaker table up to 3,000 Hz to verify durability and fatigue of the assembly. Customized fixturing and set-ups insure proper vehicle orientation. Random vibration meeting customer PSD requirements is an ATE specialty. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.

Armrests

Custom durability fixturing allows for smooth cycling through full or partial travel requirements without overloading end stops. Cycling can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH. Effort measurements at required cycle counts are easily obtained. Ultimate load testing of test samples in any orientation using controlled hydraulics. Data acquisition of load, displacement, and time can be recorded per customer requirements.

Ash Trays

Cycle ash tray and other similar interior mechanisms using hydraulics or pneumatics. Perform durability and fatigue testing on ash tray springs or any other mechanism of movement. Cycling can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH. Effort measurements at required cycle counts are easily obtained.

Brackets

Any bracket for any purpose can be tested using pneumatics, hydraulics, or electro-dynamic shaker capabilities. Apply loads in any orientation to create bending moments, test for ultimate load, or vibrate to find resonance locations up to 3,000 Hz. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.

Bulbs

Test interior lighting fixtures for functionality and housing durability by triggering the bulb on and off while vibrating the test sample(s) using hydraulics or an electro-dynamic shaker. Resonant frequencies can be determined up to 3,000 Hz. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.

Bumpers

Perform bumper durability testing using customized fixturing and hydraulic actuators with load feedback. Apply loads in any orientation desired. Hitch testing possible on simultaneous axes in phase or out. Environmental conditioning of bumper assemblies is available.

Center Consoles

Cycle center counsel up and down applying required loads at end stops to test durability of release latch and pivot joint. Intermediate motions, such as cup holder cycling or coin slot operation, are available upon request. Ultimate load testing and deflection measurements under load can be performed using hydraulic or pneumatic set-ups. Impact testing can also be performed to test material strength. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.

Cup Holders

Rotate cup holders through full range of travel using pneumatics and custom fixturing. Load vs. Deflection measurements using hydraulics in any orientation is easily performed. Impact testing can also be performed to test material strength. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.

Door Systems

Open and close doors and windows to test durability and fatigue characteristics. Cycle multiple door hinges simultaneously under environmental conditions to determine hinge durability, fatigue, and corrosion resistance. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.

Fasteners

Any fastener for any application can be tested for fatigue, corrosion, and ultimate load characteristics. Fasteners can be part of a system or stand alone. Test samples using hydraulic actuators capable of high frequency, load controlled, simulation. An electro-dynamic shaker is available for testing up to 3,000 Hz. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.

Glove Boxes

Cycle glove box through its full range of travel using pneumatic cylinders and customized fixturing. Travel and latch release efforts can be performed as required. High frequency vibration up to 3,000 Hz can test the durability of the latch and pivot joint. Glove boxes can be tested individually or as part of a complete system. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.

Headrests

Cycle headrests through full or partial travel cycles using customized pneumatic set-ups. Effort measurements for up and down travel and detent lever release are easily obtained using calibrated force gages. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.

Hinges

Rotate hinges through full or partial travel using hydraulic or pneumatic customized set-ups. Strength testing at hinge stops available with Load vs. Deflection plots. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH to check test sample for corrosion resistance.

HVAC Components

Vibrate test samples using an Electro-dynamic Shaker or hydraulic actuator up to 3,000 Hz to verify durability and fatigue resistance. Systems can be pressurized during test with customer supplied fluid of choice. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.

Instrument Panels

Vibrate complete instrument panels on an Electro-dynamic Shaker table up to 3,000 Hz to verify durability and fatigue of the assembly. Customized fixturing and set-ups insure proper vehicle orientation. Random vibration meeting customer PSD requirements is an ATE specialty. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.