TJM’s Product Innovation and Development team commitment to safety and servicing the needs of our customers is second to none. This commitment is supported by a large capital investment in extensive research, design and testing programs to ensure the TJM range of Vehicle Frontal Protection Systems (VFPS) – bull bars, grille guards, sidebars, and rear bars exceed customer requirements and do not have detrimental effects on vehicle SRS Air Bag triggering systems..

TJM has been an integral part of the Australian Standards Working Committee who introduced the VFPS Standard AS4876.1-2002.

Recognizing the need for public and occupant safety, TJM has played a central role in the development of the Australian Standards which makes sure our industry considers the safety of other road users in the design of VFPS. The standard specifies that all VFPS should conform to and hug the general shape of the vehicle, complimenting the considerable time and effort vehicle manufacturers spend in designing and developing vehicle aesthetics. The implementation of this standard represents the culmination of the dedication and effort of a consultative committee comprised of responsible vehicle manufacturers, industry groups, and the Pedestrian Safety Council of Australia.

TJM is recognized as a leading manufacturer of Air Bag Compatible VFPS within Australian and International Markets.
TJM use the latest technology, including computer simulation and static and dynamic testing methods, to validate air bag compatibility. TJM has conducted extensive static and dynamic impact tests on air bag equipped vehicles. The dynamic impact test comprises of a pendulum that simulates a desired impact speed. This test may be conducted on replica chassis or actually on-vehicle. This test is conducted on every product that TJM releases to market, and supported with an executive summary that confirms air bag compliance.

To validate the design and testing methods used, TJM has completed many on-vehicle crash tests with frontal protection systems installed. The on-car crash tests have confirmed TJM’s design and testing methods provide a safe and effective air bag compatible frontal protection system.

Only after an intensive in-house testing and 3rd party certification program is completed is a bar in compliance for installation on an air bag equipped vehicle. TJM’s compliance system identifies the VFPS and details the vehicle’s to which it can be properly installed. TJM recommends only frontal protection systems and side protection bars in compliance as Air Bag Compatible for installation to Air Bag equipped vehicles.

TJM’s research and development team has been relentless in its pursuit of excellence in product innovation and leading edge technology in design, testing and manufacturing to ensure TJM continues to lead the market.