Chassis and Suspension Testing

Develop stronger, safer, and more competitive chassis components with Element's comprehensive testing services. We deliver technical insights to ensure your designs meet performance standards while meeting your timetables with certainty. Our hands-on expert partnership helps you overcome development challenges, accelerate time-to-market, and satisfy regulatory requirements—giving your products a clear market advantage.

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What is Chassis and Suspension Testing at Element?

Chassis and suspension testing evaluates the structural integrity, durability, and performance of vehicle framework and support systems under various operating conditions. Here at Element, we provide comprehensive testing services for all chassis components to ensure they are firm enough to bear shocks, twists, and vibrations, and have enough bending and torsional stiffness for better usage characteristics. The chassis is the most crucial structural element of a vehicle and must be designed with a very high factor of safety and reliability so that it does not fail. Our testing validates these essential requirements.

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What Can Element Offer You For Chassis And Suspension Testing?

Key tests offered

Element offers a complete range of tests to validate your chassis and suspension designs against real-world conditions. Our services include:

Structural strength evaluation
Fatigue testing
Vibration analysis
Torsional stiffness measurement

We simulate diverse operating environments to ensure your components can withstand shocks, twists, and vibrations throughout the vehicle's lifetime while maintaining optimal performance characteristics.

Components and products we test

As a leader in certification and testing for the automotive industry, Element specializes in evaluating complete chassis structures and critical components including suspension systems, steering mechanisms, and axles. Our comprehensive testing ensures your chassis gives strength and stability to the vehicle under different operating conditions, setting your products apart. We test components individually and as integrated systems to validate overall performance, making certain that your chassis can safely carry the load and stress of a vehicle throughout its lifetime.

Methods and solutions offered

Our experts help you with your testing needs by creating customized testing solutions with specialized fixtures and custom-built set-ups. We combine physical testing with advanced analysis techniques to provide accurate performance information so you can confirm your designs, make necessary modifications, or improve your processes. This approach allows you to meet your timetables with the element of certainty, helping you stay at the forefront of new demands and rapid advancements occurring in the transportation industry.

Which labs offer this service

Our world-leading team operates from automotive hubs, providing convenient local access to our expert capabilities. Find out where your nearest lab is on our Locations Page.

Components and products we test

These are our most prevalent requests. Don't see what you're looking for? Contact us!

Complete chassis structures

Suspension systems

Steering components

Axles

Mounting points

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

Lengthy Development Cycles

Our customized testing solutions and efficient processes help you meet your timetables with certainty. We provide the technical insight you need to accelerate product development while maintaining rigorous quality standards, keeping your projects moving forward without compromising on safety or performance.

Complex Regulatory Requirements

Element's comprehensive understanding of international testing standards ensures your chassis and suspension components meet all necessary regulatory requirements. Our certification expertise helps navigate complex compliance landscapes, reducing approval delays and supporting your global market entry strategies.

Integration Testing Challenges

Our holistic testing approach evaluates how chassis and suspension components perform as integrated systems. By testing complete assemblies under realistic conditions, we help you identify and resolve interface issues early in development, reducing costly redesigns and ensuring optimal system performance.

Data Analysis Complexity

Element transforms complex test data into actionable insights through expert analysis and clear reporting. Our detailed performance assessments help you understand exactly how your chassis designs perform under stress, enabling confident decision-making and targeted improvements.

Why Choose Element

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Customized Testing Solutions

Our experts create specialized fixtures and custom-built setups tailored to your specific testing needs.

Comprehensive Performance Data

Detailed analysis providing accurate information to confirm designs and guide improvements.

Unrivaled Industry Experience

Decades of leadership in certification and testing for the automotive industry.

Global Testing Network

Consistent testing protocols and reporting formats across strategically located laboratories worldwide.

Frequently asked questions

What makes chassis testing so important for vehicle development?

The chassis is the most crucial structural element of a vehicle, supporting all other systems and components. It must be designed with a very high factor of safety and reliability to withstand the various stresses encountered throughout a vehicle's lifetime. Proper testing ensures it can safely carry loads while providing optimal performance characteristics.

How does Element help accelerate our development timeline?

To be competitive as a chassis and suspension manufacturer, you must be at the forefront of the new demands and rapid advancements occurring in the transportation industry. You need a partner that can help you design a stronger and safer chassis, meeting your timetables with the element of certainty. Our engaged experts provide the technical insights you need through customized testing solutions.