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CloseBefore installing a vehicle inspection line, the facility must be assessed: dimensions, flooring, access, utilities, and traffic flow. Here is the information to gather and the constraints to verify to ensure that the installation is feasible—and sustainable in practice.
A layout study begins with a survey, not with a plan. The elements below determine the feasible configurations: until they are known, no layout can be approved.
Survey and dimensioned drawing
The facility is surveyed and mapped, including its constraints and utility systems.
Proposed layout
A suggested workstation layout is provided based on the selected equipment configuration.
Website Preparation
Civil engineering, connections, and networks are handled according to the provided requirements.
Delivery and Installation
The equipment is delivered to a site ready to receive it, then installed and commissioned.
The most costly mistake in layout planning is positioning the equipment first and then trying to figure out the traffic flow. It is the opposite approach that results in a smooth-running facility: first define the vehicle’s path—entry, successive stations, exit—then place the equipment along that path.
This path must remain passable under actual operating conditions: a vehicle waiting, an operator moving about, an open door. Points to consider:
Each equipment family has its own building requirements. The exact prerequisites depend on the selected model and will be confirmed during the planning phase.
Brake dynamometer
This is the most space-intensive equipment for the facility. Depending on the chosen configuration—recessed into a concrete foundation or surface-mounted with access ramps—the installation work, space requirements, and accessibility differ significantly. The approach length upstream and downstream must be sufficient to allow the vehicle to be positioned straight.
See the brake test stands product line.
Headlight adjustment range
The headlight aimer requires a flat, unobstructed area in front of the vehicle, with a length and levelness determined by the specific device used. This area must be free of any storage items: this is often the space that is lacking in the facilities we take over.
See the headlight leveling tool lineup and our guide on how to choose a headlight leveling tool.
Emissions testing station
The emissions testing station requires a power supply, appropriate ventilation or exhaust system, and a location that allows access to the exhaust without obstructing traffic. The choice between separate and combined instruments directly affects the station’s footprint.
See our guide analyzer, opacimeter, or combined unit.
Sliding plates, play plates, and suspension test stands
This equipment is installed in the ground or in a pit, and its relative position determines the sequence of operations. Its layout is planned simultaneously with that of the brake test stand, with which it shares the civil engineering infrastructure.
Compact designs, replacement adapters, and floor leveling: everything you need to simplify installation, whether setting up a new facility or retrofitting an existing one.
Design office and factory together in Montpellier: you deal directly with the designer and manufacturer of your equipment, from design to maintenance. Equipment in use on every continent, with subsidiaries in Germany and India.
designing and manufacturing measuring equipment
certified production, every unit checked at the end of the line
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to receive a proposal tailored to your project
Gathering these items before the first meeting saves several weeks on a project.
Be careful with standard floor plans. A floor plan found online is not valid: it does not take into account your specific premises, the equipment you will use, or the requirements applicable to your business and market. A floor plan must always be validated on-site.
What information should be provided for a site feasibility study?
The dimensioned floor plan of the facility, headroom and overhead obstacles, characteristics of the floor slab or foundation, available electrical power, photos of the interior and access points, target vehicle categories, and the desired opening date.
Can a testing line be installed in an existing facility?
Yes, provided that its dimensions, floor, access points, and utility lines allow for it. Several Capelec devices are designed to adapt to existing recesses and civil engineering features.
Who is responsible for the civil engineering work and utility connections?
The breakdown between civil engineering, utility connections, and equipment installation is determined during the project design phase and then formalized in the proposal. It depends on the site configuration and the progress of the work.
Is a standard layout diagram sufficient?
No. An installation is always validated on-site, taking into account the premises, the selected equipment, and the requirements applicable to your business and your market.
Send us a floor plan of your facility and the details of your project: we’ll let you know which configurations are feasible and what prerequisites you’ll need to prepare.
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