Testing AVS Steps

There are few companies in the world who test their steps as rigorously as AVS. We have invested in our own multi-functional test rig allowing prolonged testing in "real" conditions for our electric and manual steps. In addition steps are operated on AVS vehicles through all types of weather conditions and road conditions.

The new generation of electric steps are being tested now to even higher standards. The new motor has been tested with a resistance of 25N for over 500,000 cycles! We then cranked up the resistance to 170N and tested for a further 5000 cycles.

AVS also commissions independent testing where required for EMC and EU regulations.

Customers are welcome to see the testing in action at any time at our factory.

Standard	Scope	Detail	Step Type	Compliance
ISO9001:2000	Design, manufacture and testing of vehicle steps and harnesses	AVS has established a quality policy under ISO9001	All	Certification due July 2006
EU 95/54/EC	Electromagnetic Compatiility Testing Directive	Tested to ensure electric motor does not interfere with radio equipment	All electric steps (Bosch Motor)	E11 72/245 96/54 2852 00
EU 2001/85/EC	Bus & Coach Directive	Section 7.6.10 for vehicles carry more than 8 passengers	All	Comply
CEN EN 1646	CEN Regulations	Motor homes	KC Lesiure Steps	Comply
AVS Bench Mark	Safe working load test	150Kg (330lbs) applied minimum 50,000 times	All	Comply
AVS Bench Mark	SWL + 50% test	225Kg (500lbs) applied minimum 25,000 times	All	Comply
AVS Bench Mark	Cycle test	25N force applied and step operated 100,000 times	All electric steps (Bosch Motor)	Comply
AVS Bench Mark	Impact test	Step motor arm subjected to an impact of 200N	All electric steps (Bosch Motor)	Comply
Legal Requirement	Bus & Coach Directive	136Kg applied once	All	Comply
SVA 74/483/EEC	Single Vehicle Approval	All low volume vehicles	All	Comply

 

AVS STEPS Test Certificates - PDF Download

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