Automotive Multiaxis Shake Table

B-MAX Multi-Axis Shake Table is designed to perform durability and performance evaluation of automotive components and sub-assemblies. The computerized control system delivers user friendly, repeatable and reproducible operation with powerful application software that covers a wide range of testing requirements. Vibration inputs can be generated with up to six degrees of freedom (6 DOF) individually or collectively. The fatigue rated servoactuators feature swivel mounting on both ends to isolate the actuator rods from side loads and lateral accelerations. All actuators react vertically into the reaction mass and are coupled with lever arms to transfer displacements to the table.The user friendly real-time software enforces any desired 6 DOF table motion history at speeds restricted only by hydraulic power capacity.

Test Applications

• Durability
• Testing and performance evaluation of automotive components
• Squeak and Rattle tests
• Test instrument panels and seats
• Testing fuel tanks, radiators and power train mounting systems
• Batteries, supporting structures and exhaust system of LCV
• Engine cooling modules test

Features & Benefits

• Single axis to 6 axis vibration
• Frequency 0.01 to 50 Hz
• Displacement up to 250 mm (10 inches)
• Table size 3m x 2m (10 x 6.7 foot)
• Low friction low maintenance swivels
• Powerful digital controller for synchronous multi-axis control and data acquisition
• Highly efficient hydraulic powerpack with power saving 'Green' features
• 12 month warranty and customer support services
• Meets or exceeds national and international accuracy standards for materials testing systems

Ball Joint Test System

B-BJ Ball Joint Test System performs durability and performance evaluation of ball joint system by subjecting the specimen to tilt, rotation and axial loads. Servo torque motor, servo hydraulic linear actuators, customized fixtures, and transducers simulate the real test conditions with a computerized (2360) controller. The system meets JASO C 715, SAE J 193 and SAE J 1367.

Test Applications

• Oscillation angle test
• Torque test
• Rigidity test
• Extrusion and drawing strength test
• Ball stud static strength test
• Fatigue strength test
• Service temperature abrasive durability test
• Muddy water durability test
• Dust cover Ozone deterioration, low temperature and heat resistance test
• Optional testing under cold temperatures up to -400 degC
• Optional testing under hot temperatures up to 2000 degC

Features & Benefits

• Two 50 kN (11,250 lbf), ±150 mm (6 in) linear actuators
• 5,000 Nm (44,250 lbf∙in) servohydraulic rotary actuator
• Suitable for static and dynamic testing
• 2360 digital controller for synchronous multi-axis control and data acquisition
• "Green" highly efficient hydraulic power pack
• Optional envrionmental chambers and muddy water system
• 12 month warranty and customer support services
• Meets or exceeds national and international accuracy standards for materials testing systems

CV Joint Test System

B-603 CV Joint Test System enables constant velocity testing per SAE J 2028. The test setup evaluates the quality of CV joints by simulating the actual movements as in automobiles with a 2360 controller. The two mounting blocks bolted on the frame support a hydraulic motor and a torque load cell coupled with transducers for precision measurement and customized fixtures to hold the test specimen. The mounting blocks have provision to rotate (+/-45 degrees) and also to move to and fro adjusting to the varying lengths of specimen.

Test Applications

• Articulation torque test to measure the torque required to rotate the shaft, when articulated at any point between 0 to 50 degrees
• Measures backlash of the joint, maximum articulation angle, maximum articulation angle and force at any articulation angle from 50 degrees
• Optional testing under cold temperatures to -400 C and under hot temperatures to 2000 degC
• Radial expansion measurement

Features & Benefits

• Hydraulic torque actuator
• Torque cell
• Suitable for static and dynamic testing
• "Green" highly efficient hydraulic power pack
• 2360 controller for synchronous control and data acquisition
• Optional environmental chambers for varying specimen lengths
• 12 month warranty and customer support services
• Meets or exceeds national and international accuracy standards for materials testing systems

Damper Test Machine

The Alternate Torque Rotational test bench applies a servo-controlled alternate torque to a clutch disk or fly wheel damper while the specimen is rotating at speeds that can vary from zero to 6,000 RPM. The torsional system can apply torque of ± 1000 Nm. It can deliver ± 1° at speeds up to 60 Hz, while the component is rotating.

Elastomer & Engine Mount Test System

B-375 Servo hydraulic Elastomer & Engine Mount Test Systems are used for developmental testing and quality assurance of elastomers including engine and transmission mounts, bushings and other rubberized components, that suppress noise and vibration. These systems assess vibration response at frequencies ranging from static to 200 Hz, displacements ranging from 50 microns to 15 mm, and forces ranging to 25 kN (5,500 lbf). Production test system configurations are available that automatically test parts for damping response over a specified amplitude and frequency.

Test Applications

• Static & dynamic testing of elastomers
• Determination of loaded height
• Determination of static stiffness & dynamic rate
• Determination of damping coefficient
• Determination of tan delta / phase angle
• Durability testing
• Part qualification against prescribed tolerances
• Statistical analysis

Features & Benefits

• Fully integrated single footprint system
• Interchangeable tooling to accommodate wide variety of dampers
• Multifunction operator controls to enable part selection
• Air conditioned enclosure for controls, electronics and computer
• Fully digital control using 2360 and 2370 series controllers
• Actuator stroke options from 25 mm to 100 mm (1 in. to 4 in.)
• Frequency: 0.01 to 100 Hz
• Optional 200 Hz actuator

Shock Absorber, Damper Test Machine

B-303 is the industry's first high productivity shock absorber - strut - front-fork test system specially designed for use on damper production lines. B-303 helps ensure assembled parts meet specified performance specifications, and is result of over seven years of R&D with a focus on harmonizing production line test requirements for 2, 3 and 4-wheeler suspension components. Individual features of B-303 have been tested and proven over this period by major worldwide shock manufacturers.

Features & Benefits

• Pneumatic tooling with full 3-degree rotational freedom at both ends for self-alignment
• Quick change jaw faces and spacers to switch between parts
• Low-force "bull-dog" top grip that will retain top end without damage while resisting applied tensile and compressive damping force
• Top and bottom end tooling to suit threaded and eye type mounts as well as custom bottom tooling to suit variety of struts and front forks
• Configurations available from 8 kN to 25 kN (1,800 lbf to 5,625 lbf) dynamic rating and from 0.005 m/s to 3.5 m/s velocity rating
• Tooling suitable for 2, 3 and 4-wheeler parts
• Proprietary low noise, servo-controlled pump for energy efficiency (30% of most conventional pumps)
• Compact single foot print packaging with fully integrated system. Simply connect power mains and compressed air to operate system. Ease of relocation on shop floor
• Asynchronous dual-station operation doubles productivity and provides ready cross reference on test results
• Optional sensors to detect complete seal insertion and to detect unsealed parts
• Optional sensors to detect part presence and part removal to avoid duplicate test

Steering Durabilty Test System

Electromechanical Steering Gear Functional Test Rig performs most characterization tests on mechanical and power assisted steering gears.

Test Applications

• Rack-pull
• Pinion torque
• Computation of mechanical frequency
• Rolling torque measurement
• Valve curvemeasurement
• Buckle bending measurement
• Friction measurement
• Measurement steering gear stiffness

Features & Benefits

• 30 kN lateral force
• 200 Nm maximum steering torque
• 12 month warranty and customer support services
• Meets or exceeds national and international accuracy standards for materials testing systems

Tire Testing Machine

B-607 Tire Test Systems evaluate both static and dynamic properties of tires, including durability under constant as well as road simulation loading. The test system features two carriages with spindle assemblies and can test two tires simultaneously. The wheel load is adjustable with maximum load of 100 kN (22,500 lbf) applied through two servo hydraulic actuators. Tires sized 300 mm to 1,700 mm (12 in. to 67 in.) in diameter can be tested at speeds to 300 km/h (190 mph). The system measures all forces and moments acting between the tire and drum with tests in line with ECE, DOT and SAE standard practices. Mechanical stoppers, proximity sensors and software limits prevent the wheel rim from coming in contact with the high speed rotating drum if the tire bursts. Additional safety features include a meshed door around the testing area and an enclosure surrounding the belt running on the motor.

Test Applications

• Durability test
• Performance evaluation test
• Measurement of dynamic growth of rotating tire as per ECE R75
• Radial load test

Features & Benefits

• Load range to 100 kN (22,500 lbf)
• Carriages on linear motion guides
• Dual carriage capability
• 2360 computerized digital controller with synchronous multi axis control and data acquisition
• "Green" highly efficient hydraulic power pack
• Optional laser based optical system for measuring dynamic growth of the tire
• 12 month warranty and customer support services
• Meets or exceeds national and international accuracy standards for materials testing systems