ARTAV
Description
ARTAV Stainless Steel is a South African manufacturer of high-quality stainless steel accessories for 4x4s, SUVs, and other light commercial vehicles (LCVs). The accessories are engineered for durability, style, and fitment. The company prides itself on its in-house manufacturing process, which includes the use of automated CNC and robotic technology to ensure high quality and consistency.
Key features of ARTAV accessories
- High-quality materials: Polished stainless steel accessories are made from 304-series “marine grade” stainless steel, while the black-coated range uses 409-series stainless steel.
- Safety and testing: The company runs extensive in-house and third-party testing to ensure product safety. This includes:
- Airbag compatibility: Physical testing is done in Australia to ensure that nudge bars do not interfere with airbag systems.
- Endurance testing: Products undergo 100,000 km endurance and vibration testing to guarantee no defects over the warranty period.
- Load testing: Brackets and side steps are load tested; side steps are tested to carry up to 200 kg.
- Salt spray testing: This is done to ensure the metals resist rust.
- Warranty: Most products come with a standard 5-year warranty.
- Quality control: ARTAV’s factory is ISO 9001 certified, ensuring strict quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
Product range
ARTAV manufactures a variety of exterior accessories designed to add protection, functionality, and rugged style to vehicles. Specific vehicle models are branded on many products.
Front-end protection
- Nudge bars: A wide range of tubular and oval-tube nudge bars is available for most 4×4 and SUV models. They are designed to be airbag compatible and are often available in both polished stainless steel and a black satin powder-coated finish.
- Bull bars: Designed to offer maximum front-end protection.
- Tri-bumpers and bumper protectors: These accessories offer additional shielding to the front bumper.
Rear-end protection
- Rear styling bars: Provides a rugged, finished look for the rear of the vehicle.
- Rear steps and tow bars: These are designed for utility and are SABS tested.
Side protection and utility
- Side steps: The “perfect side step in South Africa,” according to ARTAV, is available in five different ranges, including a popular oval double-tube style.
- Side bars and rock sliders: The “Canyon Edition” for the VW Amarok, for instance, includes rock slider-style side bars for enhanced off-road protection.
Load bin and cab protection
- Sports bars and styling bars: These are designed to provide a bolder look and protect the load bin and cab. They are available in various styles, including the “Canyon” and “Honeycomb” designs. Some models are also compatible with roller-type tonneau covers.
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