Winter Testing at Smithers

Engineering concepts and theories will always remain just that until tested in real world conditions. This is especially true in the automotive industry, where it is critical that the design and performance of vehicles and their components be evaluated and verified via testing that duplicates service conditions. Smithers winter test track facility can fulfill an almost unlimited array of cold weather testing needs. 

Winter Test Courses and Surfaces

The Smithers Winter Test Center (SWTC) is located in Brimley, MI, about 30 minutes from Sault Ste. Marie and a five-hour drive from Detroit. The SWTC features over 800 acres of snow, ice, and bare pavement courses and surfaces and is staffed by more than 40 employees proficient in creating and maintaining a variety of snow, ice, and dry area surfaces and courses.
 
This winter testing facility is ideal for testing vehicles of all sizes, from small cars to Class 8 trucks, snow removal and handling equipment, construction equipment, recreational and seasonal sport vehicles, and military equipment.
 
The facility is also well equipped for durability evaluations for OE and aftermarket vehicle components including:
  • Tire performance
  • Powertrain performance
  • Snow ingestion
  • Fuel systems
  • Power steering systems
  • Antilock brakes
  • Heaters/defrosters
  • Cold-start testing
  • Sensors
  • Autonomous vehicle component testing
On-site staff are able to conduct passenger and truck traction and braking tests to industry standards, design custom testing programs, or provide facilities for companies to perform their own testing. Our passenger traction track is ISO 17025 accredited for ASTM F1805 testing. 

Events, Demos, and Product Launches

Our on-site event center is available to rent for product launches and demos, ride-and-drive events, meetings, and other events for up to 120 guests. Opened in 2018, the center is equipped with excellent AV equipment and hookups, a garage door for showcasing vehicles, and wireless internet. Smithers staff can offer event planning services as well as on-site logistics support.
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