Testing
At Frankun testing is a key part of our manufacturing process. Each application within the truck manufacturing process needs a unique set of testing requirements, be it tensile testing a seat belt, strength testing a clutch, or improving the metal in a truck body. And if any product defects do occur along the way, materials testing can be used to determine when and how this happened and take the necessary corrective measure.
Strength of materials is an important component of automotive safety. Because safety is critical, standards are in place to ensure material performance. Thus, when selecting materials, strength must be evaluated to satisfy the current international standards.
Because our trucks are made for the African roads and they travel from country to country, At manufacturing level testing static characteristics of springs, failure tests of parts, and strength evaluations of materials—including metals, plastics, rubbers, and films—is more than necessary. These may include acceptance inspections, evaluations of material, and tests to confirm changes in characteristics due to machining.
Evaluating the truck body, engine and suspension is a critical aspect of our testing process. Car doors and hoods are tested to evaluate the strength of the sheet metal used. We use universal testing machines to measure the mechanical properties of new lighter weight, high strength alloys used in the production of our trucks body panels and other components, so that the standards for fuel economy and safety are met.