Crash Test

EU – norm and crash-tests

Vehicles for patient care and -transport must be especially prepared for the dangers in traffic. The production requires a high degree of technical knowledge and related handicraft. For example, the sturdy construction of the stretcher mounting is decisive for internal security, nevertheless a sophisticated suspension system must provide high patient comfort.

C.MIESEN was pioneer establishing the European standard DIN EN 1789, particularly by placing highest requirements to safety standards and crash-test demands. Since introduction of the DIN EN 1789 the security of rescue vehicles must be confirmed thoroughly: all interior components of the patient's compartment - including the stretcher storage - are tested dynamically in 5 directions. A tensile testing with seats and belts is required.

C.MIESEN undertakes the respective basis vehicle substantial changes to fulfill the demands of the DIN EN 1789 and to ensure a maximum of safety.

Our rescue vehicles have been successfully crash-tested by the accredited TÜV Rheinland Group according to DIN EN 1789 and we consistently continue crash-testing our conversions in cooperation with the accredited French testing laboratory UTAC.

  
  
  

Crash-test series of Volkswagen Transporter (VW T5) successfully completed!

The next crash-test series, this time regarding Volkswagen Transporter (VW T5), was successfully completed in accordance with DIN EN 1789. The accredited French testing laboratory UTAC certified the T5 for types A1, A2 and B. read more CERTIFICATE -EN 1789- Volkswagen T5

Crash-test of MIESEN BONNA VF-212 successfully completed!

Another successful crash test has been done. Our flagship, the new ambulance BONNA VF-212, finished its examination according to DIN EN 1789. The accredited French testing laboratory UTAC certified the BONNA for types A1, A2 and B. read more

Crash-test of Mercedes Benz Sprinter successfully completed!

The next crash test was passed successfully. This time the Mercedes Benz Sprinter panel van prooved its accordance to DIN EN 1789. The accredited French testing laboratory UTAC certified the vehicle for types A1, A2 and B. read more CERTIFICATE -EN 1789- MB Sprinter Panel Van

Crash-test of Mercedes Benz Vito successfully completed!

Special vehicles used by ambulance services must be equipped for road hazards. Therefore, one of the main goals of the C.Miesen GmbH & Co. KG is accordance of our ambulances with the high safety requirements of DIN EN 1789 to ensure maximum safety. Now we have it in black and white! Our conversion of a Mercedes Benz Vito panel van was successfully crash-tested by the accredited French testing laboratory UTAC, which certified our Vito for types A1, A2 and B. read more CERTIFICATE -EN 1789- MB Vito Panel Van