About Element Detroit Troy Maple Laboratory
Element Detroit Troy Maple provides advanced automotive durability, fatigue, and structural performance testing for passenger cars, light trucks, buses, off-highway, heavy equipment, utility, and military vehicles.
Operating since 1976, the Troy Maple facility is one of the largest independent automotive testing laboratories in North America and is a preferred supplier to leading OEMs and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
The laboratory specializes in component and system durability testing, full-vehicle and subsystem structural evaluations, real-time simulation (including MAST and multi-axis fatigue), engine and powertrain testing, and load-versus-displacement characterization.
Troy Maple supports high-cycle, block-cycle, low-cycle, torsional, and multi-axis fatigue programs, as well as custom test rig development for unique or complex components. Environmental conditioning is available for most durability programs to replicate road, climate, and operational stresses.
Testing capabilities extend across suspension systems, steering components, axles, hitches, frames, chassis systems, and structural hardware. With dedicated dual MAST setups, 4-/6-post testing configurations, and specialized dyno support, the laboratory provides comprehensive validation for automotive development cycles.
Serving more than 200 customers, Element Detroit Troy Maple combines engineering expertise, advanced test systems, and proven program delivery to accelerate component readiness and ensure reliable, safe vehicle performance.
Compliance at Detroit Troy Maple
Axial and Bending, Monotonic Testing: Force up to 100 000 lbf. Displacement: up to 12 in. In Possible Environmental Conditions of (-40 to 180) °F
- RBA 245 (Axle Tech)
Axial and Bending, Fatigue Testing Force: up to 100 000 lbf. Displacement: up to 12 in. In Possible Environmental Conditions of (-40 to 180) °F ds
- SAE J684 (Trailer Hitch Class I–IV)
Torsional, Monotonic and Fatigue Testing: Up to 8 000 ft⸱lbf, 20 000 RPM, and 50 HP In Possible Environmental Conditions of (-40 to 180) °F
- CEPT 01-03-L-311
Static Testing: Static Bending and Torsion Displacement: Up to 2 in. Force application: Up to 11 000 lbf. Up to 64 Channels Acquisition (+/- 10 V)
- GMW-3067
- GMW7699
Multi-Axis Simulation Table(s) (MAST): Up to 50 Hz Bounce, Vertical, Pitch, Roll, Yaw, Lateral and Longitudinal Inputs
- DVM 0009-ST
Vehicle and Laboratory Data Acquisition
- Four Post (Wheel) Road Simulation: Up to 50 Hz Up to 55 kip Actuators
- Spindle-Coupled Road Simulation (329 LT): Up to 50 Hz SOP-TR-PR-004
- Spindle-Coupled Road Simulation (329 PC): Up to 50 Hz
Buzz, Squeak and Rattle: Vibration Profile Development Multi-Channel Acquisition Up to 16 Channels (Sound Pressure/Acceleration) 16 Bit A/D
- GMW7293
Experimental Modal Analysis: 16 Bit A/D LMS SCADAS 24 Bit D/A
- CETP 01-12-E-404
- GMW14096
Road Noise and Vibration Measurements:
Up to 32 Channels 100 K – Samples/Simultaneous +/- 10V Input ICP Input 16 Bit A/D
- VADA 06-044
Equivalent Stiffness Test and Analysis
- CEPT 01-01-L-601
Suspension Systems
- Coil Springs
- Springs
- Struts
- Shocks / Dampers
- Jounce Bumpers
- Sway Bars
- Cradles
- Link Bars
Steering Systems
- Ball Joints
- Control Arms
- Knuckles
- Tie Rods
- Hubs
Chassis / Structural Components
- Full & Partial Frames
- Axles
- Trailer Hitches
- Tow / Recovery Hitches
- Roof Racks & Rails
- Structural Brackets & Hardware
Vehicle Systems
- Passenger Car Components
- Light Truck Components
- Bus Components
- Off-Highway Vehicle Components
- Military Vehicle Components
Engine & Powertrain
- Engine Performance Testing
- Dyno Support (EDL Dyno / Auburn Hills)
Custom / Complex Assemblies
- Custom Rigs
- Multi-Channel / Multi-Axis Rigs
- Proving Ground Replication Fixtures
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