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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 |
Download the PDF's by clicking the icon or the description. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the Certificates - you can download Acrobat here.
