Automotive Laboratory
MAGAL-Afeka – Automotive Laboratory
MAGAL founded the MAGAL-Afeka automotive laboratory in 2018.
The laboratory is an authorized national automotive laboratory, accredited by the Israel Ministry of Transport and Road Safety (IMOT) to provide laboratory services for Israeli consumers.
The laboratory provides rapid, expert and efficient service with a combination of computerized systems, field testers, quality testers and professional coordinators and managers.
Manufacturers / Vehicle Bodies / Installers of Automotive Products
Supervision agreements
Details of ongoing supervisory services for manufacturers.
Prototypes for all types of vehicle bodies, trailers and devices.
Individual tests for all categories of vehicles
Trucks, buses, Semi and Full trailers, trailers, private vehicles, off-road vehicles, motorcycles and tractors.
Tests and certification according to IMOT requirements.
Vehicle noise tests
Maneuverability and constant radius tests
Stability tests
Safety belt tests
Window tests
Field of vision tests
Axle spacing modification tests
Dimensions and weight tests
Converting trucks for living
Harnessing tests for safety belts and seats
Bus category modification
Recommissioning decommissioned vehicles
Imports of Automotive Products
Supervision of commercial importers
Release from customs of automotive products brought in via personal import
Model and prototype certification
Vehicle Importers (Direct, Indirect, and Small-Scale Importers)
PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) Supervision Agreements
Inspections conducted before vehicle delivery, including compliance verification, local market adaptations, and mandatory system installations, in accordance with Ministry of Transport requirements.
Printing permanent licenses
The process in which the vehicle’s permanent license is issued and printed following tests and certification – unlike a temporary license that is issued when the vehicle is released from customs.
Model code:
An identification number for the vehicle that includes information on the manufacturer, the model, the type, the standard of finish, safety systems, and the like. Is used by IMOT and the tax system.
Initial registration test
The stage in which the vehicle is first registered in the IMOT vehicle pool. This is a condition for issuing a permanent license.
ISA (Intelligent Speed Assistance)
System for ensuring vehicle speed does not exceed speed limits – certification: this is part of the ADAS systems required in Europe and Israel to comply with the new safety standards.
Certification of vehicle autonomous and safety systems
IMOT requires standard certification for systems such as AEB (automatic emergency braking), lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, and the like. This includes test and manufacturer’s validation.
Certification of special standards
Such as irregular lighting standards, police equipment, ambulances, vehicles for the disabled. These require special approval from the automotive department at IMOT.
Prototype testing
Prototypes of new models must be tested to certify the series for import. This occasionally includes testing in Israel as well.
Homologation of OEM (original equipment manufacturer) manufacturers
The process in which the model receives regulatory approval for import according to relevant standards.
Prototype Testing for Light Vehicles
At MAGAL we specialize in conducting comprehensive testing for light vehicle prototypes, before their importation. The testing is intended for importers who want to ensure that vehicle performance, safety and compliance with standards are the highest, before they are introduced to the Israeli market.
Electric scooters
Stability tests, propulsion and braking system tests and resilience in various road conditions.
Golf carts:
Comfort tests, range, braking performance and reliability for daily use.
Electric bikes (soon)
Battery range, efficiency of the propulsion system and resilience on long trips.
Mountain bikes (soon)
Testing the chassis resilience, suspension efficiency and braking performance on challenging road tracks.
ATVs
All-terrain vehicle
Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles
Karting
קורקינט חשמלי
בדיקות יציבות, מערכות הנעה ובלימה, ועמידות במגוון תנאי דרך.
קלנועית
בחינת נוחות, טווח נסיעה, ביצועי בלימה ואמינות בשימוש יומיומי.
אופניים חשמליים (בקרוב)
בדיקות טווח סוללה, יעילות מערכת ההנעה, ועמידות לנסיעות ממושכות.
אופני הרים (בקרוב)
בחינת עמידות שלדה, יעילות מתלים וביצועי בלימה ברכיבת שטח מאתגרת.