Testing Lab and Design Services

  • ISO/IEC 17025:2017
  • Accredited June 29, 2021
  • Recertified May 3, 2022 with no nonconfirmances
  • Mechanical Testing
    • Acceleration
    • Angle
    • Displacement
    • Durometer
    • Force
    • Frequency
    • Torque
    • Torsional Spring Rate
  • MTS831 Elastomer Test System
  • Designed for dynamic and static characterization of elastomeric components
  • Test site controller runs MTS Elastomeric Software Suite
  • Dedicated hydraulic supply to eliminate cross-talk
  • Load capacity +/- 10kN
  • Frequency sweeps up to 1000Hz
  • Displacement of +/-20mm
  • Crosshead heights of up to 400mm
  • MTS832 Bushing Test System (2x)
  • Designed specifically for testing elastomeric bushings and other elastomeric components
  • Test site controllers run MTS Elastomeric Software Suite
  • Designed for durability testing and monitoring of static spring rates during test for rate degradation
  • Bi-axial: linear and rotary
  • Frequency sweeps up to 50Hz
  • Load capacity +/-50kN
  • Torque +/- 565N-M
  • Rotational range +/- 50°
  • Instron load frame for bushing push-in / push-out, load displacement curves, ultimate strength
  • Load capacity +/- 250kN

The test lab is equipped with an array of linear actuators ranging from +/- 14.7kN 254mm disp. to +/- 100kN 152mm disp. Two free-standing rotary actuators. Both rated for +/- 565N-m +/- 50° rotation

  • Flexible test setups using bed plates
  • Vertical load frames, angle plates / stiff-backs
  • Flexible test setups using bed plates
  • Bedplate 2 axis (liner and rotational) used to validate bushings when MTS 832 machine capacity is filled.
  • Additional capabilities available in ZLC China labs including a 3000 Hz machine used for EV powertrain mount characterization

3000HZ High Frequency Machine

3000Hz High Frequency Machine

  • Equipment manufacturer
    • M+P INTERNATIONAL Germany
  • Capacity
    • Max preload: 8KN
    • Excitation force (sine): 8KN
    • Frequency range: 50Hz -3000Hz
    • Max amplitude of acceleration: 88 g
  • Applications
    • EV mount test
    • High frequency study of rubber
    • Study of hydro mount noise

3000Hz High Frequency Machine

  • Customer specific /customized environmental “dirty water” test setup –
  • Used to support validation of stabilizer bars for Tier 1 bar suppliers
  • Testing two samples per setup with multi-channel control
  • Mixture of Arizona Dust, Sodium Chloride and water
  • Total test lab space of 5,000 ft²
  • Two large bed plates totaling 340 ft² of multi axis rig setup area
  • Room to expand into customer specific setups and requirements
  • The Zhongli North America Tech Center accredited test lab is uniquely equipped for specialized elastomeric testing yet flexible for various other test configurations
  • Experienced technicians who specialize in chassis component testing
  • Fully accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017
  • Competitive pricing
  • Convenient location