Airbag Deployment Testing

At Element, we deliver precise measurement of critical deployment parameters including exact timing from first seam rupture through full deployment. Our comprehensive testing protocol covers debris release patterns, trajectory analysis, and squib pulse verification. The integrated system provides detailed performance data across multiple test scenarios.

Our testing capabilities encompass complete airbag modules and their critical subsystems. We analyze deployment mechanisms, squib firing systems, and seam structures while monitoring all associated safety equipment. Our facilities accommodate various airbag configurations for comprehensive performance validation.

Our integrated testing approach combines multi-angle high-speed video capture with extensive data acquisition capabilities. We monitor crucial parameters through 32 channels at 100kHz sampling rate, measuring pressure, strain, load, and temperature variations throughout deployment. Safety systems are continuously monitored and verified.

• Three-camera synchronized capture
• 32-channel data acquisition
• 100kHz sampling frequency
• Real-time safety monitoring
• Global data accessibility

Global access capabilities
Our testing system enables worldwide team collaboration through secure live video feeds and immediate data access, allowing real-time monitoring and analysis of deployment tests from anywhere in the world.

Our Warren facility features state-of-the-art deployment testing equipment including synchronized three-angle video capture systems and advanced data acquisition hardware. The lab incorporates comprehensive safety monitoring systems with emergency stops, door sensors, locks, exhaust fans, and warning lights. Our system provides two-stage adjustable squib pulse controls for accurate firing and integration during repetitive testing operations, handling components up to 700lbs.

With up to 32 channels of data acquisition at a 100kHz sampling rate to record sensors like pressure, strain, load, and temperature, our state-of-the-art laboratory in Warren, MI, continues to expand its capabilities. The Warren lab is part of a global network of experts delivering industry-leading solutions to automotive OEMs and suppliers. Find your nearest hub on our Locations Page.