The weatherstrip extraction force measurement system is essential to ensure compliance in the application of automotive weatherstrips with a steel core. This system ensures that the force applied during installation remains between 5 kgf and 50 kgf, according to vehicle specifications. The Rollform RVC® tool, developed by M. Shimizu, uses a patented gas spring system that provides uniform force application along the weatherstrip profile, even with thickness variations from 1.4 mm to 6.0 mm. The tool also allows precise adjustments through custom fixtures, making it easier to adapt to the specific characteristics of each vehicle model. Periodic calibration is performed to ensure system accuracy, with fast maintenance when required. This process is critical to prevent sealing failures and ensure vehicle quality and safety.
Weatherstrip extraction force measurement system for compliance testing of the force applied to steel-core weatherstrips, where a force between 5 kgf and 50 kgf is required depending on the vehicle model.
