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Structures Testing (Stress & Fatigue Analysis)
	CTS has been active in experimental stress analysis, strength and fatigue testing of structural components, beam fatigue and systems for over 50 years. Products tested range from small machine components to large off-highway vehicle frames. We are proud to announce that CTS has earned ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation, certificate number L2163.

Test Services Available
Structures Testing Experimental Stress Analysis Brittle lacquer, strain gaging, design stress evaluation Static and dynamic recording equipment Ultimate strength, proof load, certification testing: SAE, ASME, ANSI, FMVSS/CMVSS, ISO and MIL-STD (Military) Fatigue, performance and durability testing. Servo-hydraulic actuator and control systems. Linear and torsional capability. Stability testing Vehicle or system ROPS/FOPS/OPS testing Seat, seat anchorage and seat belt testing Vehicle component and frame testing Suspension, brakes, hitches and 5th wheel testing Field duty cycle and accelerated lab fatigue testing Failure analysis System evaluation: On-vehicle performance, prototype testing, efficiency studies, fatigue analysis, long term recording capability Above testing can be combined with thermal cycling.	Structres Test Equipment 30' x 90' structures tie-down floor for 1,000,000 lbs of clamp capacity on 48" centerline grid with an assortment of arches, load frames, mounting stands and erector set fixturing Portable tie-down beds for small component testing 250-channel static strain/load recording system 24-channel SoMat dynamic recording system Electro-hydraulic fatigue testing systems Rotary actuators with capacity to +- 250,000 lbf-ft and 50 rotation Linear actuators with capacity to 400,000 lbf Pressure, flow, torque, speed, load, temperature, displacement and acceleration transducers