Test Rigs

1. Function Test Rigs :

Function testing of individual product properties

Operating principle :

Dynamic and static loads of the test specimen

Application :

Used in the testing department for the rapid ascertaining of the functional characteristic values of specimens in large quantities.

Technical Data :

Mechanical loads of the test specimen with variable speeds and torques
Dynamic angle position of the test specimen
Axial move of the test specimen and measurement of the axial force
Measurement of nonroundness
Measurement of torsional backlash
Measurement of the displacement force
Measurement of the bending torque
Measurement of the drag torque
Measurement data recording and visualization
Programmable test scenarios

2. Fatigue Test Rigs :

Test Rigs for aging and wear resistance.

Operating principle :

Dynamic alternating load of the test specimen

Application :

Fatigue of speciemen and their individual components for the study of aging and wear resistance

Technical Data :

Mechanical loading of the test specimen with alternating torques
Static simulation of the steering angle or spring displacement
Selectable control variable torque or twist angle
Measurement data recording and visualization
Programmable test scenarios

3. Environmental Test Rigs :

Investigation underextreme environmental conditions.

Operating principle :

Thermal and dynamic loads of test specimen

Application :

Fatigue of the joint boots for investigation of aging and wear-appearances

Technical Data :

Temperature range in the test chamber of −60ºC to 180ºC
Independently angle position of fixed and plunging-joints
Axial movement
Fault detection by grease leakage monitoring
Specimens separately switched on and off
Variable rotation speed range
Measurement data recording and visualization
Programmable test scenarios

4. High Performance Test Rigs :

Operating principle :

Investigations of potential dependencies of driving and axial movements, wind and severe operating conditions in conjunction with new materials and manufacturing technologies

Application :

Motor vehicle or application-oriented testing of components and validation of structural components

Technical Data :

Max. Load torque: 3.000 Nm
Max. gradient angle of rotation: 360 °/s
Rotation angle: > 360°
Max. speed : 10.000 U/min
Max. speed gradient: 1.000 U/min/s
Max. torque power: 735 kW
Two flexion angle axes: ± 15°
Two axial axes: ± 250 mm

5. Durability Test Rigs :

Testing wear resistance by simulating real loads

Operating principle :

Dynamic loading of the test specimen by simulating real loads.

Application :

Fatigue of specimen and their components for investigation of aging and wear resistance

Technical Data :

Mechanical load of the test specimen with variable torque and speeds
Temperature monitoring of the axle boot
Dynamic simulation of the spring displacement
Fault detection by monitoring of grease leakage
Measurement data recording and visualization
Programmable test sequences

6. Quality Assurance Test Rigs [NVH] :

Operating principle :

Dynamic loads of the specimen to study the transmitted forces and moments.

Application :

Investigation of the causes of noise and vibration problems caused by e.g. joint shafts

Technical Data :

Mechanical loads of the test specimen by variable torque and speed
Dynamic spring deflection and steering angle simulation
Measuring the displacement resistance of the joint
Measurement of the axial force
Measurement of the torque
Measuring of the efficiency
Measurement data recording and Visualization
Programmable test sequences

7. Visco [Durability-Test Rigs] :

Operating principle :

Dynamic and thermal loads of the test specimen.

Application :

Fatigue of Visco Drive products in an oil bath for the investigation of aging and wear resistance.

Technical Data :

Three of each other independent test tank
Mechanical loading of the test specimen at different rotational speeds
Thermal loads by variable oil bath temperature and level control
Oil bath temperature of −5ºC to 150ºC
Measuring the resultant torque
Heating / cooling rate 5º / min
Measurement data recording and visualization
Programmable test scenarios

8. Strength Test Rigs :

Operating principle :

Dynamic and static loads of the test specimen.

Application :

Destruction of a specimen by increasing mechanical loads for the identification of load limits.

Technical Data :

Mechanical loads of the test specimen with a constant torque (and rotational speed or statically) until failure
Mechanical loads of the test specimen with a constant angle of rotation (and rotational speed or statically) until failure
Static simulation of the steering angle
Measurement data recording and visualization
Programmable test sequences