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Deformation

Measures the expansion of the rim bead when under pressure from an inflated tire. Three separate steps:  Security test: Measure the rim with an inflated tire (145psi) at three points,...

Deformation

Measures the expansion of the rim bead when under pressure from an inflated tire. Three separate steps:  Security test: Measure the rim with an inflated tire (145psi) at three points,...

Brake Track Failure

Brakes are repeatedly applied and released to test the brake track durability and heat resistance. A rim is placed in the test rig and with a load of 100kg. It...

Brake Track Failure

Brakes are repeatedly applied and released to test the brake track durability and heat resistance. A rim is placed in the test rig and with a load of 100kg. It...

Rim Fatigue

Tests the fatigue life of a wheel under bumpy conditions. A wheel and tire (inflated to 120psi) are spun at 40kph by a rotating cylinder with 5mm raised “blocks” placed...

Rim Fatigue

Tests the fatigue life of a wheel under bumpy conditions. A wheel and tire (inflated to 120psi) are spun at 40kph by a rotating cylinder with 5mm raised “blocks” placed...

Vertical Impact

Tests the pressure at which a rim will fail due to vertical impact. A weight is hung above a secured rim and dropped directly onto the top of the rim....

Vertical Impact

Tests the pressure at which a rim will fail due to vertical impact. A weight is hung above a secured rim and dropped directly onto the top of the rim....

Spoke Hole Pull-Through

Tests the strength and integrity of the spoke holes. A 2mm steel line with a steel head attached is laced through a spoke hole. The end of the line is...

Spoke Hole Pull-Through

Tests the strength and integrity of the spoke holes. A 2mm steel line with a steel head attached is laced through a spoke hole. The end of the line is...

Vertical Destruction

Tests how much vertical load a rim can withstand before failure. The bottom half of the wheel is secured into a gauge in a vertical position with the valve on...

Vertical Destruction

Tests how much vertical load a rim can withstand before failure. The bottom half of the wheel is secured into a gauge in a vertical position with the valve on...