Test Solutions

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Automotive


Mecmesin Solutions for the Automotive Industry

Manufacture your components and materials to a consistently superior quality.

Using an AFTI Universal Indicator specially designed fixture to test steering wheel torque

Conform to industry standards and achieve regulatory compliance e.g. ASTM, EN, ISO.

Do you need to know the precise force or torque to?

  • Activate safety critical components such as airbags and seat belts
  • Pull-off a crimped terminal
  • Turn a rotary switch or a steering wheel

For optimum test results and repeatability we have the solution for you!

Compression test on a car control stalk

Around the world many automotive OEMS and tier one and two suppliers already use Mecmesin test equipment to test the quality, strength, performance and safety of their interior and exterior vehicle components.

Torque test on a rotary component on a car dashboard panel

Over 30 years experience

Please refer to our Solutions@Mecmesin case studies on the right or our customer testimonials to see examples of how we have helped other automotive customers.

Our test solutions for automotive testing applications include:

  • Spring Testing Compression and tensile testing of springs
  • Using a Door Slam Tester to test the opening and closing force on car doors
  • Compression Testing Torque TestingDetermining the actuation force / torque of:
    • Adjustors
    • Brake and clutch pedals
    • Control stalks
    • Door and window handles
    • Hand brake levers
    • Rotary switches and controls
    • Solenoids
    • Springs
    • Steering wheels
    • Switches
  • Determining the "breakback" force of wing mirrors
  • Friction Testing Measuring the friction characteristics of:
    • Seat runners
    • Wiper blades
  • Tensile Testing Pull-off and insertion / withdrawal testing of:
    • Airbag connectors
    • Buttons in in-car entertainment systems
    • Crimped terminals and joints
    • Fasteners
    • Mudflaps
    • Mouldings and trims
    • PCB connectors
  • Tensile TestingTensile and material strength testing of:
    • Adhesive bonds
    • Automotive textiles and carpets
    • Cables, hoses and tubing
    • Seat belts
    • Wiring harnesses and looms

 

Interested in our Solutions?

For help with your custom application please contact our head office on +44 (0) 1403 799979 or your local distributor, fill in our enquiries form or request a callback and we will contact you.