EC Type Approval Standards
Witter are at the forefront of testing to the EC specification requirements using computer controlled servo-hydraulic test rigs which put towbars through a punishing two million cycle fatigue test.
The requirements became mandatory under European Law from the 1st January 1998 and were implemented in the UK on the 1st August 1998. This means only towbars Type Approved to 94/20 EC can be fitted to any light passenger vehicles first registered on or after 1st August 1998. Our commitment to these regulations has been ongoing for a number of years. In 1995 we were awarded the first UK towbar Type Approval number 00-0001. All new towbars for light passenger vehicles are designed, tested and certified to 94/20 EC. For further information on Type Approval please see our link to our Questions and Answers.
European Directive 94/20 EC also specifies the dimensions, locations and clearance of the 50mm towball. The centre of the towball should be between 350mm and 420mm above the ground when the vehicle is laden.
BS EN ISO 9001
As further proof of our commitment to quality, Witter have full accreditation as a BS EN ISO 9001 Quality Assured Company. This internationally recognised quality standard helps to ensure that our towbars continue the tradition of excellence established over 50 years ago.
