Dynamometers

Motoring Dynamometer can test range of small rotary devices.

Engineered for low power applications, MicroDyne(TM) four-quadrant dynamometer is capable of testing all types of small rotary devices such as motors, pumps, generators, and compressors. It also includes advanced features for inertia simulation, engine simulation, and NVH testing requirements. Available in versions from 100 W to 5 kW, unit features drive technology that allows for seamless...

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Custom Equipment Profiles: Air Cooled Chillers for Dynamometer Cooling

You depend on your dynamometer for accurate engine and motor testing. Your dynamometer depends on its chiller to absorb and dissipate heat in order to operate to the best of its ability. This means finding the right chiller manufacturer is vital to the functionality of your dynamometer. General Air Products has extensive experience with dynamometer cooling. Our expert team of process cooling...

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Dynamometers test small rotary devices.

Dynamometers test small rotary devices.

Ranging in size from 100 W to 5 kW, MicroDyne(TM) Series consists of 4-quadrant, small motoring dynamometers for testing motors, pump, generators, and compressors in automotive, military, and aerospace applications. Units offer precise speed and torque control, especially in low-speed applications where full torque can be applied to stall. For sophisticated testing requirements, dynamometers...

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AC Dynamometers meet rotational testing requirements.

Compatible with engine, powertrain, hybrid vehicle, and electric motor testing applications, Accudyne(TM) AC Motoring Dynamometers are available in sizes from fractional to 2,000+ hp with speeds over 30,000 rpm. Vector drive technology enables true 4-quadrant capability, with completely seamless crossover between motoring and loading modes. In addition to NVH testing, products offer features such...

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AC Dynamometer Solution performs electric motor testing.

DynoLAB LT provides fixed I/O configuration, test control, and DAQ capabilities required for basic electric motor testing. Along with provisions for measuring speed and torque, turn-key system can also determine voltage and current supply to motor under test. It works with Accudyne(TM) line of AC motoring dynamometers, which offer full 4-quadrant operation with seamless transition between loading...

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Dynamometer Test System provides engine simulation.

Dynamometer Test System provides engine simulation.

DynoLAB(TM) PT Dynamometer Test Cell Supervisory System includes combustion analysis package and DynoLAB Test Executive software v4.1, which provides support for high-speed wireless communications between test cell sensors and control console. DynoLAB system with Accudyne AC dynamometer recreates torsional transients generated by running engine. Powertrain components can be tested under...

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Tandem Dynamometers provide varied torque/speed capabilities.

Tandem Dynamometers provide varied torque/speed capabilities.

Tandem Dynamometer Setups, suited for Eddy-Current (WB) and Powder Brake (PB) Dynamometers, are available in various PB/WB combinations: WB connected to WB dynamometer, PB connected to PB dynamometer, and WB connected to PB dynamometer with clutch or coupling. With WB/PB combination, electrical clutch allows PB dynamometer to disconnect once it reaches its speed limit so that test can continue up...

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Dynamometers are suited for testing electrical motors.

Dynamometers are suited for testing electrical motors.

High-Speed WB Dynamometers incorporate optical speed sensor and torque measurement, providing typical accuracy of 0.3%. Units are available with torque ratings from 150 mNÂ-·m to 20 NÂ-·m and speed ranges from 70,000-65,000 rpm, respectively. Company's TM Torque sensor may be mounted in line with dynamometer for system accuracy of 0.1% and speeds up to 50,000 rpm. Dynamometers test...

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Bench-Top Dynamometer offers plug and play functionality.

Multi-function instrument includes rotating torque sensor with integrated optical encoder for reading out torque, speed, and horsepower. AutoID enables PTI to detect sensor and encoder calibration, units, and ppr for set-up of torque and horsepower testing. PTI single-button instrument offers capacities from in.-oz to thousands of ft-lb. Unit can also detect and hold peak torque/hp values, as...

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Dynamometer measures cutting forces during high-speed milling.

Dynamometer measures cutting forces during high-speed milling.

Type 9125 rotating dynamometer measures vertical force and moment about spindle axis at speeds to 25,000 rpm. Digital data measuring signal is transmitted non-contacting between dynamometer and stationary signal receiver/processor. Signal processor contains RS-232C interface allowing for remote control and selection of 3 force measuring ranges (675, 225, 70 lbf). Quartz sensors yield wide dynamic...

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