Built to Perform
At BRAUM Racing, a seat has to do more than look good.
The shape, materials, stitching, and overall design are important, but underneath all of that is something even more important: the structure of the seat itself.
That is why our seating development process includes strength and durability testing designed to evaluate how key components perform under repeated loading and everyday use.
As part of our testing program, BRAUM seating components were evaluated through a series of laboratory tests, including an Occupant Load Endurance Strength Test and a Reclining Adjuster Test.
Testing the Seat Under Repeated Load
A performance seat is subjected to forces every time someone gets in, drives, brakes, turns, or simply leans against the seatback. Over time, those repeated loads can place significant stress on the seat frame, recliner mechanism, mounting areas, and hardware.
For the Occupant Load Endurance Strength Test, the seat structure was subjected to repeated loading at the upper seating position.
The test applied a moment of 372 Nm to the front seat structure and continued through a durability cycle of up to 100,000 loading cycles.
The purpose of the test was straightforward: determine whether repeated loading would create structural deformation, cracking, damage, or loosening of the seat hardware.
After testing, the sample showed:
- No detrimental deformation, cracking, or damage to the seat structure
- No loosening of the seat bolts or nuts
- Compliance with the applicable customer test requirements
For us, this type of testing is important because it evaluates the seat beyond its appearance on the showroom floor. It gives us a better understanding of how the structure performs after repeated use.
Evaluating the Reclining Mechanism
For our reclining seat designs, the recliner is one of the most frequently used mechanical components.
Every time the seatback is adjusted, the recliner needs to move smoothly and, more importantly, engage securely once the desired position is reached.
During the Reclining Adjuster Test, the mechanism was rotated from an unlocked position at a controlled speed. The test evaluated whether the recliner would correctly engage at the nearest locking position.
The tested adjuster successfully engaged the required locking position and completed the test according to the specified requirements.
It may seem like a small detail, but components such as the recliner mechanism play a major role in the overall feel, durability, and function of a performance seat.
Why We Put Our Seats Through This Kind of Testing
Customers often see the finished product — the upholstery, stitching, bolsters, materials, and overall styling.
What they do not always see is what happens behind the scenes.
Testing gives our engineering and manufacturing teams valuable information about the seat frame, mechanisms, hardware, and overall construction before a product reaches the customer.
It also helps us continue improving future BRAUM products.
Our goal has always been to combine aggressive automotive styling with the level of construction and attention to detail that enthusiasts expect from BRAUM.
That means looking beyond appearance and continuing to evaluate how our products are built.
Performance Starts Underneath the Upholstery
A well-designed seat begins with the parts you cannot see.
The frame, recliner, mounting structure, hardware, padding, and upholstery all have to work together as one complete product.
The latest testing is another step in our ongoing effort to improve BRAUM seating and provide our customers with products developed with performance, durability, and quality in mind.
We also stand behind the products we build. BRAUM Racing seats are backed by our Limited Lifetime Warranty against structural and workmanship defects for the original purchaser, subject to the terms and conditions of our warranty policy.
