Dynamic Crash Testing
Dynamic Crash Testing
SAFE Laboratories has the capability to execute full-scale vehicle crash tests as well as sled testing. Frontal, rear and side impacts can be conducted with Delta V’s up to 35 mph and beyond. Dynamic crash testing can be used to assess:
- occupant safety systems
- restraints
- airbags
- seating systems
- structural deformations
- padding
Crash impact conditions consistent with:
- Real world accidents
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Standards
- Military Specifications
- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 214 , 208, and 301.
High-speed cameras and onboard instrumentation can be used to document the vehicle and occupant motions as well as record occupant injury measures. Hybrid III anthropometric test devices (ATD) of various sizes are available depending on your testing needs.
“Partnering with SAFE Laboratories transformed how we approach crash testing. Their expansive facility, from the crash lab to the precision machine shop, ensured our high-speed rollover tests were executed flawlessly—and safely. The team’s dedication to regulatory standards and innovative methods gave us invaluable confidence in our safety validations.”
“SAFE Laboratories delivers unmatched depth in forensic automotive analysis. Their expertise in seat back strength testing and advanced instrumentation helped us uncover critical insights in a high-stakes case. Their meticulous work not only advanced the investigation but also sharpened our preventive strategies moving forward.”
“As a researcher, collaborating with SAFE was a game-changer. The facility’s scope—crash facilities, extensive storage, machining capabilities—combined with their deep regulatory knowledge and technical precision, allowed us to conduct comprehensive automotive safety studies with accuracy and efficiency unmatched in the region.”