Welcome to the SBS Dynamic Test Centre

Located in West Sussex on the south coast of the UK, is a new facility consisting of a Dynamic Sled Impact test rig and Falling Mass Drop Tower. We offer both static and dynamic testing to support automotive safety, research and development. The DTC Dynamic Sled Impact test rig has been added under TÜV SÜD Auto Service GmbH list of witness laboratories.

Capabilities

Testing to national and international standards including ECER16 & ISO10542 (WTORS), as well as offering bespoke customer testing.

Resources

24m Long Deceleration Sled Impact Rig.

7m High Falling Mass Drop Tower.

Support

Building and fabrication of bucks and fixtures to support your testing requirements.

Sled Impact Test Rig

Testing can be performed within a vehicle environment or on one of our rigid sleds. The rig can be used to test Vehicles and Bucks to pre-determined crash pulses, or allow you to establish the required crash pulse.

Restraint Systems

Seat Belts, Harnesses, other Occupant Restraints.

Structural Testing

Structural Members, Bumpers, Seats, Vehicle Interiors.

Wheelchairs

Wheelchair, Tie Downs, Occupant Belts.

Car Accessories

Child Seats, Roof Racks, Van Racking.

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Falling Mass Drop Tower

Testing can be performed simulating an impact on panels and other automotive components with our Falling Mass.

Steering Assemblies

Steering Wheels and Steering Columns.

Interior Trim

Knee Bolsters, Door Trims, Seats.

Airbags

Driver, Passenger, Knee, Thorax and Inflatable Curtains

Protective Clothing

Impact based tests for protective clothing.

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Test Capabilities

Our dedicated facility consists of a Dynamic Sled Impact test rig and Falling Mass Drop Tower. We offer both static and dynamic testing to support Automotive Safety, Research and Development.

The DTC Dynamic test rig has been added under TÜV SÜD Auto Service GmbH list of witness laboratories under number 2628113.

Examples of standards that we can test to are as follows;

UNECE R16

Safety Belts

UNECE R17

Strength of seats, their anchorages and head restraints (Dynamic Tests)

UNECE R11

Door Latches and Hinges

UNECE 129

Enhanced Child Restraint Systems (ECRS).

ISO 10542

Wheelchair tie down and occupant restraint systems

EN 1789

Medical vehicles and their equipment (Road Ambulances)

UNECE R14

Safety Belt Anchorages (Dynamic Tests)

UNECE R80

Strength of seats and their anchorages (Buses)

UNECE 44

Child Restraint Systems

ISO 11154

Roof Load Carriers

ISO 7176

Wheelchairs for use as seats in motor vehicles

ISO 27955

Securing of cargo in passenger cars, station wagons and multi purpose vehicles

Still Not Sure?

If your testing needs are not specified above please contact us to discuss.