Independent Test Services is a wheel testing lab and equipment manufacturer located in Canton, MI. ITS is approved to conduct wheel testing for all the major Original Equipment (OE) vehicle manufacturers in North America and many others around the world. We are ISO 17025 accredited to perform over 100 test specifications including many from SAE, GM, JASO, Ford, Chrysler, ABNT NBR, Toyota and many more.
Whether you need fatigue or environmental testing, trim or fastener testing or anything of the like, we have a solution for you. From fatigue testing to our environmental lab, fastener and trim are just a few of the tests we offer. Independent Test Services was formed by Ken Archibald in 1996.
Whether you need fatigue or environmental testing, trim or fastener testing or anything of the like, we have a solution for you. From fatigue testing to our environmental lab, fastener and trim are just a few of the tests we offer. Independent Test Services was formed by Ken Archibald in 1996.
Services
ITS has radial fatigue stations capable of testing from 300-38,000 lb test loads, in sizes from 10"-26" diameter. Variable speed capability allows us to balance test time with tire life. We have recently added a two-station machine that is capable of 38,000 lbs on each station. The machine uses lower speed, tire cooling and high load capacity for super single wheel testing.
Environmental tests are conducted to examine and evaluate the behavior, propensity, and extent of resistance of certain materials to corrosive agents. Most tests feature an accelerated corrosion that produces a corrosive attack to coated samples in order to evaluate the suitability of the coating for use as a protective finish.
Our technicians can come directly to your facility for all of your calibration and machine maintenance needs. Our techs have extensive experience working with wheel fatigue test equipment that they can spot a degrading part and help you get the right replacement before it causes a problem. Check out our services below and call or email ashleigh@wheeltest.com to book your calibration trip.
Ken Archibald, President and owner of Independent Test Services has served as an expert witness for over 10 years. With 30+ years of experience in the wheel design and testing industry, he is uniquely qualified to offer consultation on numerous wheel related investigations. As the owner of a wheel test facility, he has the resources to simulate road conditions using a variety of test equipment.
Independent Test Services is an ISO 17025 accredited wheel test facility serving all major OE vehicle manufacturers in North America along with suppliers and manufacturers worldwide. We offer Fatigue, Impact, Biaxial, Environmental, Fastener, Uniformity and Trim testing along with wheel test equipment calibration services.
