The brake line hose is a mission-critical component, responsible for transferring force from the pedal to the brake assembly. It operates under immense pressure while enduring constant vibration, flexing, and exposure to environmental stressors.
Other capabilities include:
Don't leave optimal performance to chance. Partner with Smithers to ensure your brake lines are built to the highest standards. Contact us today to discuss your brake line hose testing needs.
Comprehensive Brake Hose Testing for Every Application
Our laboratories offer a full suite of testing capabilities, providing manufacturers with the flexibility to evaluate every aspect of their brake line hoses and assemblies. We can design a custom program or test to a wide range of common industry protocols.Product testing
Key capabilities include:- Burst testing
- Cold bend
- Corrosion testing and salt spray
- Fluid compatibility
- High temperature impulse testing
- Ozone testing
- Tensile testing
- Vacuum testing
- Volumetric expansion
Materials testing
Our experts offer physical and chemical testing on materials of construction for outer covers, inner covers, reinforcements, and other elements of a brake line assembly.Other capabilities include:
Common standards for brake line hose testing
Our expert team of mechanical engineers has years of experience in the hose industry and can design a custom testing program to meet your specific needs. In addition, our team is very familiar with these and other common industry testing protocols for brake line hoses:- FMVSS 106 – The definitive U.S. federal standard for brake hoses
- SAE 1401 – Road Vehicle - Hydraulic Brake Hose Assemblies for Use With Nonpetroleum-Base Hydraulic Fluids
- SAE 1402 – Automotive Air Brake Hose and Hose Assemblies
- SAE 1403 – Vacuum Brake Hose
Partner with the Experts for Performance and Reliability
Our team of engineers, material scientists, and consutants can provide technical guidance and quality assessments to help you solve your toughest challenges.Don't leave optimal performance to chance. Partner with Smithers to ensure your brake lines are built to the highest standards. Contact us today to discuss your brake line hose testing needs.