by Ana Urbina (Admin)
How to strengthen stabilization bars with rubber damper monitoring
Quality assurance is an absolute necessity, and the stabilizer bar is a critical area to improve it, especially when it comes to the production of overmolded rubber dampers. As small as these dampers may appear, their correct installation plays a pivotal role in overall vehicle performance, safety, and specifications.
Yet for many manufacturers, the rubber damper molding process remains a critical weak point. Hidden molding defects, incorrect positioning, or improper bonding can compromise the integrity of the stabilizer system, which leads to increased liability risk, or worse, large-scale recalls.
Potential consequences of faulty dampers include:
- Severe side tilt and poor cornering response
- Increased rollover risk, especially in SUVs and vans
- Accelerated tyre wear due to poor load distribution
- Loss of vehicle control in emergency situations
Detect invisible defects and forget about catastrophic consequences
The TM-Inspector is engineered to safeguard every unit during production with unmatched precision. At its core is Selmatec’s robust Infrared Camera Series, capturing detailed thermal images of the damper molding process in real time.
Unlike visual inspection or post-process testing, TM-Inspector gives manufacturers the ability to visualize and verify the molding quality (bonding and placement of the damper on the stabilizer) for each individual component, inline and in real time. Thus, it is possible to automatically reject any part that doesn’t conform to standards.
Additionally, this solution supports traceable, data-driven decision-making through efficient data compilation and export functions. The integrated software platform presents all relevant data through an intuitive interface, empowering you with real-time feedback and comprehensive logging. Inspection outcomes can be stored, analyzed, and shared across production and QA teams, accelerating corrective actions and process improvements.
Why it matters: Quality, efficiency and compliance make a tangible difference
Choosing the TM-Inspector means building a resilient process that meets today’s expectations for:
- Consistent part quality across shifts and lines
- Reduced scrap rates and rework costs
- Regulatory compliance and safety assurance
- Increased uptime with automated control feedback
- Data-driven audits and performance reporting
The TM-Inspector is part of Selmatec’s broader suite of inline inspection systems designed to monitor not just overmolding but also heat treatment and end forging in stabilizer production. Together, these systems ensure the functional integrity of each component, supporting safe and comfortable driving performance across all vehicle platforms.
Contact our experts today to discover all the advantages that the TM-Inspector, as well as the rest of our catalogue, can provide for your business.