Decelerator Sled Testing System

The use of sled testing is desirable when looking to run multiple non-destructive tests where the acceleration environment is already defined.

In a Decelerator Sled system for assessing the safety restraint components, the sled is gently accelerated to an impact velocity and then stopped in a controlled manner. It is a repeatable and cost effective method to reproduce the dynamic condition of full-scale crash tests as well as component testing in a controlled environment. Decelerator sleds also are generally less expensive to produce, operate, and maintain. When carefully designed to minimize pre-impact dummy movement, deceleration sleds can provide superb results. Thousands of tests a year are run on Seattle Safety decelerator sleds, and the system is completely proven. The impact velocities are accurate and consistent. The pulses are predictable and repeatable. The equipment is easy to use and strong, as evidenced by our very rare sale of spare parts.