COMPONENT TEST LAB
Component Test Lab (CTL) provides services pertaining to Certification, Homologation of Automotive Components & Sub-assemblies as per Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR). The certification services include Type Approval & Conformity of Production (CoP) of safety components identified in AIS: 037.
Apart from certification, CTL supports OEMs and components manufactures of the automotive industry for various developmental DV/PV Testing of components as per customers & OEMs standards.
CTL also conducts type testing of Wheel Rims & Safety Glasses for BIS Licenses as per Quality Control Order (QCOs).
CTL has state of art test facilities for conducting various tests on DVP programs of Automotive & non-automotive components which includes Vibration Testing, Static & Durability Testing, Environmental Testing, Materials Level Testing etc.
Component Test Lab (CTL) has rich experience in executing various DV/PV Projects for roofliners, Door & door parts, Instrument panels, wheel rims, Cabins, Brake & clutch pedal, Airbag Modules, Fuel Pumps, Washer Systems, Urea Tanks, seats & safety belts etc.
Certification Capabilities
- Testing of Wheel Rims (2-3 W, 4 W, HCV, CEV, Tractor) as per IS 16192 (P1, P2 & P3), IS 9436 & IS 9438.
- Testing of Hydraulic Brake Hoses, CNG & wire braided hoses as per IS 7079, SAE J 1401, FMVSS 106
- Testing of Hydraulic Brake Fluids as per IS 8654:2001
- Testing of Rear View Mirror as per AIS 001 and ECE R46
- Testing of Safety Glasses as per IS 2553 (Part 1 & 2) and ECE R43
- Testing of Float glass as per IS 14900:2018 and Sheet glass as per IS 2835:1987
- Testing of Door Hinges and Latches as per IS 14225 & ECE R11
- Testing of Plastic Fuel Tanks as per AIS 104, IS 15547, IS 14681 & ECE R34.
- Testing of Metallic Fuel Tanks as per AIS 095, AIS 104, IS 15547, IS 14681 & ECE R34.
- Testing of Automotive Seat as per IS 15546 & ECE R17 & AIS 023: 2005.
- Testing of Safety Belts as per IS 15140 & ECE R16
- Flammability testing as per IS 15061, ECE R118, FMVSS 302 & GSO 098
- Testing of Wiper blade & Washer tank as per IS 15802 & IS 15804
- Testing of Window frame as per AIS 068-2005
- Testing of Protective Helmet for Two Wheeler Riders as per IS 4151:2015 & ECE R22
- Testing of Seat Belt Anchorage as per IS 15139 & ECE R14.
- Testing of Demisting & Defrosting Systems as per AIS 084 (P1 & P2).
- Protection Against Unauthorized use – Four Wheeled Vehicles as per AIS 075
- FDAS/FDSS Test as per AIS 135
- Bumper Impact test as per IS 15901:2010 & ECE R42
- Interior Fitting test as per IS 15223: 2002, AIS 047
- Back rest and support requirement test of Wheel chairs as per AIS: 153
- Stand retention test as per AIS: 146
- Pillion Hand Hold test as per IS 14495: 1998
- Survival Space Cab Pendulum Test Rig as per AIS 029 (ECE R29 upcoming)
- Window retention test as per IS 13944:1994
- Bus Rollover Test as per AIS 031
Detailed Facility Update
- Electrodynamic Vibration Shakers with Load Rating of 6000 kgf
- Combined Vibration & Environmental Test System [Shaker Capacity 1000 kgf & Temp. Range-60°C to 200°C]
- Hot & Cold Chamber:
- 3 Nos. Chamber of Size 1m x 1m x 1m & Temp. Range: -40°C to +180°C,
- 1 No. Chamber of Size 2m x 2m x 2m & Temp. Range: -40°C to180°C.
- Thermal Shock Chamber of Size 0.6m x 0.6m x 0.7m & Temp. Range: -65°C to180°C.
- Hot air oven of Size 2.5m X 2.5 m X 2.5 m & Temp. Range: Amb. to 200°C
- Humidity chamber of Size 2.5m X 2.5 m X 2.5 m, Temp. Range: Amb. to 200°C & RH% Range : 50% to 98%
- Walk-In Chamber with Size: 6m x 4.8m x 5m & Temp. Range: -20°C to +60°C.
- 2 Nos. Weather-O-Meter with Xenon Arc Lamp Models : Ci4000 & XL-1000
- 2 Nos. Ozone Chamber with Range of Ozone Concentration: up to 500 pphm and Temp. Range: up to 60°C
- Salt Spray Chamber with Size : 1.2 m x 0.6m x 0.8m and Model : BCX9000
- Complete Test Facility for Validation of Headliner Materials (for SCABs).
- Universal Testing Machine with Hot & Cold Chamber (20 kN), UTM (100 kN)
- Thermal Cycle Test Rig for Charge Air Coolers (CAC).
- Coolant Internal Corrosion Test Rigs (03 Nos.) for Oil Coolers
- Impact Test Rig for Alloy Wheel Rims as per SAE J 1981
- Material Level DVP Test Rigs for Plastic & Rubber Parts
- Hot Impulse Test Rig for Power Steering hoses and brake hoses
- Testing of Non- Automotive Seats as per UIC 566, NF F31-119
- DV/ PV Testing of AC Hoses, Radiators, Heat Exchangers, Oil Coolers, HVAC Systems, Instrument Panels, Floor & Gear Consoles, Door Trims, Door Panels, Door Handles, CEV/ Truck Cabin Door, Hood & Steering Durability, Weather Seals, Fuel Pump Modules, RMPU, DAB/PAB Modules, Power Steering Hoses, Railway & Aviation Components, Aftermarket parts, Battery Cooling Plates & mountings etc.
Upcoming facilities
- For Passenger Cars
- Test Facility for FAS & FPS as per AIS 135 Amnd. 1
- For xEVs as per AAT Components of PLI Scheme
- Test Facility for Electric Vacuum Pumps
- Test Facility for Electric Compressors
- Test Facility for Advanced Safety Glazing