VTS
The Vehicle Test Structure (VTS) is a test bench equipped with a servo-hydraulic system capable of applying precise computer-controlled forces. The VTS is used to validated the structural strength of diverse mechanical components. (up to 160 klbf or 700 KN)
Machine Shop
Located in the main laboratory, the machine shop is equipped with conventional and numerical lathe and milling machines, drilling machines, a grinding machine, a bending machine, presses, as well as a section reserved for welding. The shop can be used for our clients’ repairs, modifications, replacements, or to manufacture custom parts.
Pendulum
The pendulum is used to simulate low-speed impacts, for example, front and rear bumper tests.
- It can be loaded up to 2700 kg or 5953 lb
- Height can be adjusted
- Speed: 0–10km/h (0–6.2 mph)
Instrumentation and Equipment
Our large inventory of equipment and instrumentation can be used for a variety of tests. It includes:
- Inertial and GPS navigation systems and data loggers:
- Oxford RT3002 and RT4002
- Racelogic Inertial Measurement Unit
- Racelogic VBox 3i and Touch
- Data acquisition systems:
- Dewetron Dewe3-A4
- Dewesoft Dewe 43A
- Dewesoft Obsidian
- Scales
- Four plate scale (up to 9 072 kg or 20,000 lbs)
- Heavy vehicle scale (up to 40 823 kg or 90,000 lbs)
- Lifting Capabilities
- Overhead cranes of 5T and 10T
- 6X Mobile column lift up to 9979 kg or 22,000 LBS
- Passenger and truck lifts
