Thanks to its HBM force transducers, HBK helps Simond, the specialist in high-altitude equipment, to offer ever more reliable, ever safer equipment.
After moving into its new premises in Chamonix, Simond decided to invest in a fall-testing machine to test the behavior of ropes, harnesses and other mountaineering and climbing accessories.
This machine is equipped with HBM force transducers, which enable dynamic measurement of the force exerted on the equipment under test during a fall.
"This drop tower is designed in-house with safety, precision and efficiency in mind. Up to now, we've been using external testing resources, in particular the machine from Ensa (École nationale de ski et l'alpinisme) in Chamonix Mont-Blanc. Now, with our own automated machine, we can carry out more tests, and at all stages of development, since the machine is located next to the designers' offices.says Antoine Lomberty, local engineer in the Decathlon mechanical testing laboratory.
The machine can be used to carry out free-axis and guided-axis drop tests, from a useful height of around 12 m. The machine includes actuators (electric motors) and sensors, as well as all safety features.
Guided-axis tests mainly involve via ferrata ropes and lanyards (marked routes along rock faces in a natural environment, with ladders, ropes already in place, bridges and footbridges).
Founded 150 years ago, the French company has never strayed from its path of innovation and quality. In 2008, it joined the Decathlon brand and gained access to new resources that strengthen its market presence. Simond has become the company's dedicated brand for high-mountain activities and - as such - has benefited from specific investments to strengthen its position.
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