Keystone Innovation Lab Adds Climate Testing Capabilities
Pictured outside the Keystone Innovation are, at left, LabLevi Neuzerling, R&D engineer, and Jon Brock, director of R&D. (Photo: Keystone)
GOSHEN, Ind. –The Keystone RV research and development team has added a new temperature performance test chamber to the Keystone Innovation Lab’s toolkit, according to a press release from the company.
At 18’ x 50’, the chamber can accommodate each RV model that Keystone manufactures, testing material and component performance in fully built products at temperatures ranging from -10°F to 110°F.
“Without this type of equipment a manufacturer can usually only analyze performance characteristics in isolation – such as volumetric air flow or sound levels from an air conditioning system,” said Jon Brock, Keystone’s director of research and development.
“We now have the ability to do repeatable tests of multiple systems in a fully controlled environment. This allows us to evaluate things like overall insulation performance or heating and cooling power relative to ambient temperature. You can’t understand the scope of a problem, or the success of your solution, unless you can measure both in real world conditions,” Brock continued.
Vice president of sales, Josh Miller added, “Our material qualification processes have always been second to none. This equipment not only strengthens our capabilities, it gives Keystone the unique ability to evaluate new components and construction methods in a way that is relevant for buyers. This is a perfect example of how we’re fulfilling our promise to build RVs that help our owners camp better.”
About Keystone RV Company
An operating company of THOR Industries, Keystone RV Company is the #1 manufacturer of towable RVs in North America. Focused on helping owners Camp Better™, Keystone offers a wide range of RVs including single-axle minis, ultra-lightweight travel trailers, luxury travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers. Keystone brands include Montana, Montana High Country, Alpine, Avalanche, Cougar, Cougar Half-ton, Arcadia, Outback, Sprinter, Passport, Bullet, Premiere, Springdale, Hideout, Fuzion, Raptor and Carbon. Headquartered in Goshen, Indiana, Keystone has manufacturing facilities in Goshen and Pendleton, Oregon as well as more than 1,000 dealer locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information on Keystone RV, visit keystonerv.com
Source: https://rvbusiness.com/keystone-innovation-lab-adds-climate-testing-capabilities/
