ECE R55 Mechanical Couplings of Motor Vehicles Approval

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of ECE R55 standard. The ECE R55 test regulation regulates the principles for the approval of mechanical couplings of motor vehicles. This technical regulation contains uniform provisions for the approval of mechanical coupling components of vehicle combinations. This regulation specifies the conditions that mechanical fastening assemblies and components must meet in order to be internationally compatible and accepted.

Mechanical coupling devices and components refer to the frame on which they are connected to each other on the chassis, the carrier parts of the casing and all the elements on the chassis of the motor vehicle and trailer. Fixed or detachable parts are used for the installation or operation of the mechanical connection assembly or component.

The application for approval is made by the owner of the trade name or trademark or by his duly approved representative. During the application, sufficiently detailed descriptions describing the device or component, drawings indicating how they will be attached to the vehicle, especially the material and type used, detailed technical descriptions of the device or component and the restrictions on the vehicles in which it will be mounted should be submitted to the technical service that will carry out the approval procedures.

In the case of a mechanical coupling or a component designed for a certain type of vehicle, the manufacturer of the device or component must also provide installation data for them. All parts of the mechanical coupling device that may cause the vehicle and trailer to separate must be made of steel. In addition, mechanical coupling devices or components must be reliable to use, and clamping and disconnection must be possible without the use of tools.

EUROLAB laboratory, with its professional engineer staff, provides the best service to you, our suppliers and manufacturers, with 55 years of experience, within the scope of the approval of mechanical clutches of ECE R25 motor vehicles. Do not hesitate to contact our organization EUROLAB for all your automotive testing and service requests.