Smithers Rapra Announces New Product Testing Capabilities At The 2015 Automotive Testing Expo

AKRON, Ohio - Oct. 20, 2015 - PRLog -- (Akron, OH) – October 15, 2015 – Smithers Rapra announced today that it will add thermal shock testing services at its Lansing, Michigan facility, enhancing services to the automotive industry. The new service will be showcased at the 2015 Automotive Testing Expo (http://www.testing-expo.com/usa/) (ATE) in Novi, Michigan on October 20 – 22, 2015 in the Smithers Rapra Booth 8046.

The new thermal shock chamber enhances Smithers Rapra’s product testing capabilities (http://www.smithersrapra.com/laboratory-testing-services) to meet the needs of major automakers and suppliers in the U.S. The new service simulates harsh conditions by exposing products and components to wide, rapid swings in temperature to test for proper material and final product performance. The equipment will feature:

·         38" x 26" x 18" basket size to accommodate larger parts

·         Temperature range of -65 C to 200 C

·         Test load of 17 kg

·         Basket does not move within the chamber, allowing for parts to be easily powered on / off or oriented in a specific fashion

·         Can monitor continuity across solder joints on circuit boards during testing

“Our goal for these expanded capabilities is to provide our clients with more tools to meet internal and external testing requirements,” said Jeff Andrasik (http://www.smithersrapra.com/about-us/experts/product-exp...), Product Test Manager for Smithers Rapra (http://www.smithersrapra.com/). “Enhancing our services and providing new options to our clients helps to streamline their processes and set them up for future success.”

Smithers Rapra will also be highlighting its full range of product testing capabilities for ATE attendees. Smithers Rapra experts have years of industry experience in a multitude of standard and custom testing specifications that cover tires, wheels, hoses, fluid transfer systems, rubber and plastic components and vehicle electronics

Automotive Testing Expo (http://www.testing-expo.com/usa/) attendees should visit the Smithers Rapra Booth 8046 to learn more or visit www.smithersrapra.com.

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About Smithers Rapra:

Smithers Rapra has been a trusted partner of the plastics and rubber industries for over 90 years. Our business is built around delivering a complete portfolio of rubber and plastic testing services to support a wide range of industry sectors including tire, automotive, polymer products, oil and gas, medical device, pharmaceutical, transport, packaging, industrial and consumer products. By integrating science, technology and business expertise, Smithers’ goal is to add value throughout the life cycle of our clients’ products. Please visit www.smithersrapra.com.

About The Smithers Group:

Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, The Smithers Group includes Smithers Apex, Smithers Avanza, Smithers Pira, Smithers Quality Assessments, Smithers Rapra and Smithers Visicient. Each Smithers Group company provides technology-based services focused on a defined market. As a group, the diversity of market sectors and technologies provides stability and a platform for long-term growth. By integrating science, technology and business expertise, Smithers’ goal is to add value throughout the life cycle of our clients’ products, by utilizing testing, consulting, information, and compliance services. All Smithers companies are known by their clients as Trusted Providers of Innovative Solutions. For more information, visit www.smithers.com.

You can reach the Smithers Rapra North America main office at:

425 West Market Street

Akron, Ohio 44303

Telephone: 330-762-7441

www.smithersrapra.com