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Testing of components and systems

Take advantage of TÜV NORD’s expertise to have your vehicle parts and systems tested, ensuring the highest possible level of safety.

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Testing of components and systems

Security that starts with the details

Whether wheels or tyres, brakes or other vehicle components – these parts play a vital role in road safety. To ensure they function reliably even under high loads, we test their strength, service life and safety under realistic conditions in our own test laboratories or at our partners’ facilities. 

As a technical service provider, we support manufacturers and developers with type testing and beyond – in compliance with regulations, with a practical focus and on an individual basis.

Who we are there for - our target groups

Our services are aimed at anyone who wishes to develop, manufacture or type-approve vehicle components:

  • Manufacturers of vehicles and vehicle parts
  • Suppliers of vehicle components, such as:
    • Wheels and tyres
    • Chassis components
    • Brake components
    • Bolted joints in wheel assemblies
    • Fastening systems
    • Bodywork components
    • and many more
  • Developers and engineering service providers
  • Agricultural machinery manufacturers
  • Regulatory bodies and approval authorities

Whether you are developing a new product, already in production or wish to have an existing product tested – we are here to support you with our experience and testing expertise.

Prüfingenieur bei der Untersuchung von Bauteilen an der TÜV NORD Station

Your advantages at a glance

  • Reliably tested components: We test your components in accordance with applicable ECE, EC and StVZO regulations. This ensures that the tests are recognised internationally.
  • Testing expertise to the highest standards: Accredited testing procedures in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025. For scope, see D-PL-11109-01-00 and flexible scope of accreditation. The use of state-of-the-art measurement technology ensures high precision and reproducibility of results.
  • Reliability in series production: In addition to type-approval tests, tests can also be carried out as part of the CoP.
  • Customised testing strategies: Through our services, we provide you with individual, practical and compliant support for type approval.
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An overview of our key test areas

In our accredited laboratories, we offer a wide range of tests using our own testing equipment. We also collaborate with partner laboratories to expand this portfolio:

Why IFM from TÜV NORD?

✅Decades of experience in testing safety-critical components
✅Accredited testing laboratories and state-of-the-art testing technology
✅Support throughout the entire certification process – nationally and internationally
✅Personalised support and practical testing concepts
✅Reliable results for product optimisation and market entry