The quality of every Breyton wheel is the first priority of the company. Even before physical testing at the test laboratory, the company uses FEM (finite element method) computer analyses to simulate all required wheel testing standards. In this way, it is possible to predict wheel’s characteristics and identify potential issues even before production begins. Final results are of course still determined by test benches in the laboratory.
All Breyton wheels are designed and engineered to meet German TÜV standards and are tested to German TÜV guidelines. Below Breyton explains the standard tests all their wheels undergo.
The rotational bending test simulates the lateral force which impacts the wheel when negotiating a curve or bend.
For this bending test, the wheel flange is rigidly clamped to a test bench with a clamping ring on the inner rim shoulder and stressed with a rotating bending moment at the wheel's mounting surface. This test is by far the most important one when it comes to safety of Breyton aluminum wheels.
Using this test, Breyton is able to simulate the normal and lateral forces that exert on the wheel and tire when running on the road. The company always run beyond the standard requirement to ensure the safety and security of their products.
This test simulates a lateral impact, for example when driving up to a curb. The outer rim shoulder of the wheel with tire is hit with a specified drop weight. No sudden loss of air may occur during this test.
The corrosion test is performed using salt spray or salt fog, for example in a so-called CASS test chamber. In this chamber, a salt water solution with added acetic acid and copper chloride is used to provide a highly corrosive environment specific to the materials and surface coatings.
Breyton products are usually subjected to such an environment for 240 hours to simulate deterioration caused by outdoor weather conditions.
TÜV certification of a company is one of the most highly respected certifications guaranteeing quality and safety for the customer.
Each Breyton wheel is designed and engineered to meet the German TÜV standards set by the German transportation authority.
Additionally, Breyton as a company has a certified quality management system and certified processes ensuring production conformity.
In conjunction with that, Breyton production facilities themselves are certified with the DIN ISO 9001 certification for effective quality management as well as with the international quality standard of the automobile industry, ISO TS 16949.