Product Testing Capabilities

As part of its product development centre, Schukra's testing facilities are used for product validation, capabilities evaluation, pre-production approval and to evaluate all aspects of new and future product designs. Extensive certifications from major auto makers and standards bodies give the Schukra development team complete onsite testing capabilities. All Schukra lumbar support and comfort systems undergo extensive product testing ranging from durability and mechanical testing through to environmental and mannequin testing.

Testing Capability

Certifications
Certified test lab since 1993 by G.M.
Standards Council of Canada (SCC) Certification
Equivalent to A2LA in the U.S.

Computerized Data Acquisition System

Durability / Reliability Testing
PLC programming to meet specific customer's specification
SCHUKRA: Cycle testing with 50th percentile mannequin back form in design position

Environmental Chambers
#1) temperature: -40C to +85C
#2) temperature / humidity: -65C to 177C, 20% to 95% at 10C to 85C
#3) temperature / humidity: -65C to 177C, 20% to 95% at 10C to 85C

3-Axis Vibration Table

Impact Tester

Jounce Tester

Bounce / Fatigue Tester

Motor / Actuator Testing
Current measurement (running and stall)
Travel time
24 hour stall in chamber

Performance Measurements
Torque, force, and displacements

Acoustic Measurement Devices
Power spectrum analyzer, vibration analyzer, and sound pressure meter

Infrared Camera
Allows complete thermal imaging analysis of seats and thermal evaluation of components (Colour video graphics plotter)