Drop-Tower Tests for Maximum Safety & Design Optimization

In product development, every second, every load, and every detail counts. Our drop-test tower tests provide precise data so you can reliably test and optimize the safety and performance of your components and systems.

The components that can be tested using these methods are just as diverse as the various test load cases:

• Crash replacement tests on door panels, battery dummies, crash boxes, etc.
• Impact of a torso against a driver’s airbag (steering wheel) that opens immediately before impact
• Static and dynamic strength testing of seat belt guides
• Tests on front-axle control arms
• Tests related to protection against cargo, such as the puncture resistance of the rear seatback
• Simulation of a side impact with a wheel rim striking the sill in the door area
• Front hood hinge deformation
• Testing of weld seams in pillars
• 3-point bending test for material sheets
• Crash box tests

Why choose our drop-tower tests:

• High precision: Reproducible tests under defined conditions
• Maximum reliability: Combination of video recordings at up to 4,000 frames per second with force and acceleration measurements
• Customizable: Drop height, speed, test weight, and test configuration tailored to your application
• Versatile: Component and system testing, functional testing after impact loads

Your benefits at a glance:

• Reliable Data for Development and Simulation
• Detailed Analysis of Deformations and Failure Mechanisms
• Support in Interpreting the Results
• Documented Test Results for Quality Assurance and Validation
• In addition, in collaboration with a specialized partner, we can offer FEM calculations—to design your tests or validate the results.

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Optimize your products with our precise drop-test evaluations—we’d be happy to advise you personally.