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Research and Development



The Alumax Bath Enclosures Research and Development facility provides for extensive testing capabilities. Prototypes are assembled, developed and tested right here for function, esthitics and durability. Each design is thoroughly tested before being released for production. Each design that is implimented into production has to meet strict specifications and guidelines.

We've recently upgraded our electronic oscelating pivot and hinge tester to a new custom designed pneumatic cylinder tester. This cylinder is specifically designed to accurately portray the day-to-day usage of pivot and hinge shower doors. In addition to providing more accurate representation, this method can now be enhanced to target tests of individual components such as pivot pins, hinge assemblies and various latch designs.

The Research and Development team does extensive wet tests of each product before it is released for production. During production, random tests are done to ensure that the product is being built to design specifications. The Design Engineers also use customer feedback to research any possible problems that are caused by design, production and/or installation.