Squeak and Rattle (S&R) Prevention Services, Solutions, and Testing | S&R Database and Localization | Durability Test and S&R Aging
Annoying noises have become a quality issue for OEMs. They are a source of customer dissatisfaction, a sizeable warranty expense and difficult to diagnose and fix especially by dealers. MBs line of Buzz, Squeak & Rattle (BSR) or Squeak and Rattle (S&R) Solutions focuses on eliminating annoying noises through prevention, design verification testing, and production verification testing before the vehicle reaches the customer. Our S&R Test capabilities include the following: Vibroacoustic Test, Full Vehicle S&R Test, Subsystem S&R Test, Module S&R Test, Component S&R Test, and Squeak & Itch / Material Compatibility Test. Combining S&R and durability test facilities improves productivity and equipment utilization. MB systems are quiet for S&R, powerful for durability, multi-axis for realism.
- MB is the leading worldwide supplier of Squeak and Rattle test equipment.
- Knowledge gained through our many installations and consultations can be applied to your application. Contact MB to find a solution that meets your spec.
Full Vehicle
MB's Full Vehicle S&R Systems allow OEMs like BMW, Daimler, Hyundai, Ford, and GM to perform end of line production verification or off-line auditing for identifying S&R root causes during the design and development process.
Contact MB for more information about S&R test systems capable of performing full vehicle-level testing.
Subsystems
Custom, turnkey systems designed to meet your stringent requirements. Test components vertically, fore-aft and laterally with one or two shakers. The Universal Fixture makes changing between multi-axis configurations simple and efficient.
Contact MB for more information about S&R test systems capable of performing subsystem-level testing.
Components
MB custom-makes fixtures to test any automotive component including those requiring quiet rooms or environmental chambers.
Contact MB for more information about S&R test systems capable of performing component-level testing.
Material Pairs
MB supplies two unique systems that can characterize material noise and friction parameters: the MB Material Compatibilty Test System for Squeak and Itch, and the Ziegler Stick-Slip Pruftstand.
S&R Metrics
Measuring and objectively quantifying Squeaks & Rattles - not just hearing and subjectively deciding if they are OK or Not OK - is a necessary part of delivering S&R-free products. The MB S&R Metrics Measurement System is software and acoustic data acquisition hardware dedicated to measuring S&Rs.
- S&R Metrics has been approved by GM as an acceptable sound measurement system