The Automobile Headrest Strength Tester is designed to evaluate the ultimate strength and durability of automotive headrest assemblies in accordance with FMVSS 202 requirements.
Application
It enables simultaneous testing of up to three headrest assemblies on a single bench seat, ensuring compliance with automotive safety and durability standards.
This tester is available in both Hydraulic and Electric configurations and is equipped with a floor-standing, PC-based Control and Data Acquisition System. The system operates on 115 V.A.C. power (other voltages available) and provides precise control, monitoring, and recording of test data.
Standards
(1) FMVSS 202 – Head Restraints: Strength and Positioning Requirements
(2) GB 11550-2009 – Strength Requirements and Test Methods for Automobile Headrests
(3) ECE R17 – Seats, Their Anchorages and Head Restraints
(4) ECE R21 – Interior Fittings (head restraint-related requirements)
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Test Standard | FMVSS 202 |
| Test Purpose | Determine ultimate strength of up to three headrest assemblies |
| Test Capacity | 3 headrest stations (concurrent testing) |
| Configuration Options | Hydraulic or Electric |
| Control System | PC-based Control and Data Acquisition (floor-standing console) |
| Power Supply | 115 V.A.C. (other voltages available) |
| Table Construction | 1-inch (25.4 mm) thick ground steel plate |
| Hole Array | 4-inch (101.6 mm) grid with ½”-13 threaded holes |
| Movement Adjustments | Adjustable height and in/out movement relative to “H” point pivots |
| H-Point Alignment | Center station adjustable vertically and horizontally |
| Lateral Adjustment | Outer stations movable for occupant spacing |
| Locking Mechanism | All set-up movements lockable to prevent displacement |
| Control Valves (Hydraulic model) | Double-solenoid directional valves with compensated regulators |
| Table Lift | Electric motor-driven |
| Operation Speed | Controlled slow movement for real-time observation |
| Data Acquisition | Real-time recording, graphical plotting, and data export |
| Software Interface | Standard pull-down menus for plotting and analysis |
| Data Output | PC file saving, downloading, and color inkjet printout |
