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High-Quality Manufacturing
At Artav Stainless Steel, we produce superior-quality materials and products by controlling all aspects of the production process, as well as the manufacturing of our own tube. Since none of our key components is outsourced, we are able to supply high-quality parts at the best possible prices.
Endurance Testing for Guaranteed Quality
At Artav, we run a series of tests to ensure high-quality products. These tests include a 100 000 km endurance test which ensures zero defects in products over the warranty period.
High-Quality Powder Coating
At Artav, we have a state of the art powder coating division that follows the ISO9001 standards adhered to in all departments. We ensure a high-quality, durable finish that is tested to SA requirements, especially UV durability.
Advanced Robotic Polishing Machines
We have 4 robotic polishing machines that are able to polish over 400 parts every 8 hours. Artav Stainless Steel pioneered the robotic polishing machine for the stainless steel accessory market and is proud to be seen as the leader in technology in its field.
Exceptional Quality Guaranteed
- 5-YEAR WARRANTY Our products are proudly manufactured in South Africa according to ISO 9001 standards, and come with a 5-year warranty!
- 100 000 KM ENDURANCE TESTING Our 100 000km endurance test determines that there will be no defects to the product over the warranty period.
- OEM-QUALITY All our products maintain the highest level of quality within the SA market for OEM products.
- AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING All our products are manufactured using automated technology, which allows for high-quality stainless steel accessories!
- AIRBAG TESTING We make use of the leading testing facility in Australia to test our nudge bars for airbag compatibility. This is to verify that the bar and brackets will have no negative effect on the airbag systems.
- PRODUCTS WARRANTY COVERED BY ARTAV All product warranty is covered by Artav Stainless Steel.
Manufacturing Video To find out more about our manufacturing process, watch this video explaining the various stations in our factory, which enable us to produce our high-quality stainless steel accessories. https://youtu.be/udcI8dC-_e8
Test Documents This technical specs document is a comprehensive test document specifically for Ford to confirm testing, raw materials and components involved in the manufacturing of Ford Ranger accessories for the local market. This test adheres to the standards required for Ford licensed accessory approval on a global level. https://www.artav.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ARTAV-COMBINED-TEST-DOCUMENTS.pdf
ISO9001 Certificate https://www.artav.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Artav-Stainless-Steel-ISO9001-Certification.pdf
Insurance Policy https://www.artav.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Artav-Stainless-Steel-Product-Insurance-Policy-2020-2021.pdf
Why Artav Quality Styling Bars?
These bars are perfect when your vehicle has front PDC sensors and you wanting something subtle yet good looking.
- This Front Styling Bar offers aesthetic appeal while adding a degree of protection and not interfering at all with the front PDC sensors.
- Our Black Stainless range is manufactured from 409 series stainless steel which we manufacture ourselves through our Tube Mills, ensuring the best quality material. The parts are then powder coated at our Powder Coating facility and finished off in a Black Satin Finish.
- Our Stainless Steel range is manufactured from premium 304 series marine grade stainless steel which we manufacture ourselves through our Tube Mills, ensuring the best quality material.
- As these are safety critical items, our Bars are tested and approved by engineering
- Air Bag Compatibility Tests,
- Endurance Testing,
- Salt Spay Testing and UV Testing.
- Artav Stainless Steel offers a 5 Year / 100 000km Warranty on its products which makes it the market leader in South Africa.
- All our accessories are locally manufactured in Durban from the Tube, through to the Polishing or Powder Coating, all aspects of manufacturing are proudly South African
