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Torque test rigs

Torque test rigs are used in the automotive industry for tasks like service life testing on drive shafts.

These test rigs allow users to simulate realistic stresses, and represent shaft position and linkage as they would be in real drive shaft operations. These tests can be conducted under extreme torque and speed parameters. As a proven specialist for torque test rigs, aixACCT mechatronics offers systems tailor made to your requirements:

  • 4-Square endurance test rig for four test specimens
  • 2-Square high-torque test rig for service life testing
  • 2-Square high-speed test rig for service life testing
  • 4-Square endurance test rig

    The main components of this torque test rig are a pair of angle gears and a central unit for simulating deflections. The 4-Square can be driven either electrically or hydraulically.

    TorqueUp to 8,000 Nm
    Electrically or hydraulically driven
    Dynamic up to 600°/s
    Corresponds up to approx. 22,500 Nm/s at 150 Nm/° rigidity per test specimen
    Power at specimen200 - 500 kW
    SpeedUp to 2,500 rpm
    Dynamic 500 rpm/s
    Pitch angle0°-50°
    ± 35°
    Dynamic up to 20°/s
    Spring deflectionUp to +/- 300 mm
    vmax = 2 m/s
    Airflow simulation/cooling0-30 m/s more as an option
    Joint temperature controlRT-200°C
    Joint temperature monitoringRT-200°C
    Real-time capabilitySimulation of measured real-time driving profiles

    Torque

    • Up to 8,000 Nm
      Electrically or hydraulically driven
      Dynamic up to 600°/s
      Corresponds up to approx. 22,500 Nm/s at 150 Nm/° rigidity per test specimen

    Power at specimen

    • 200 - 500 kW

    Speed

    • Up to 2,500 rpm
      Dynamic 500 rpm/s

    Pitch angle

    • 0°-50°
      ± 35°
      Dynamic up to 20°/s

    Spring deflection

    • Up to +/- 300 mm
      vmax = 2 m/s

    Airflow simulation/cooling

    • 0-30 m/s more as an option

    Joint temperature control

    • RT-200°C

    Joint temperature monitoring

    • RT-200°C

    Real-time capability

    • Simulation of measured real-time driving profiles

    Additional features:

    • Grease detection
    • Axial force measurement
    • Road data simulation
    • Efficiency measurement
    • Backlash measurement

    The technical data is standard data and can be altered upon request.

  • High-speed test rig for service life testing on side and drive shafts

    Based on our experiences with the large 2 SQ test rig and its unique specification, we developed a faster and smaller 2 SQ test rig for one of our customers. Just like all our other test rigs, we included new functions and improved handling. We developed an automated alignment system, for example, that makes it easier to adjust the drive shafts.

    The test rig allows users to simulate realistic stresses, and test shaft position and linkage as they would be in real drive shaft operations.

    TorqueMax. 5,000 Nm
    SpeedMax. 6,500 rpm
    Power at specimenUp to 600 kW
    Swing angle torsion (hydraulic)0 - 90° / ± 45°
    Radial displacement 0 - 400 mm
    Airflow simulation0-30 m/s
    Joint temperature monitoringRT-200°C
    Clamping length300 - 2,100 mm (CL-CL) or according to customer wishes

    Torque

    • Max. 5,000 Nm

    Speed

    • Max. 6,500 rpm

    Power at specimen

    • Up to 600 kW

    Swing angle torsion (hydraulic)

    • 0 - 90° / ± 45°

    Radial displacement

    • 0 - 400 mm

    Airflow simulation

    • 0-30 m/s

    Joint temperature monitoring

    • RT-200°C

    Clamping length

    • 300 - 2,100 mm (CL-CL) or according to customer wishes

    The technical data is standard data and can be altered upon request.

  • High-torque test rig for service life testing on side and drive shafts

    This unique test rig is used for service life testing on drive shafts and cardan shafts. It allows users to simulate realistic stresses, and test shaft position and linkage as they would be in real drive shaft operations. These tests can be conducted under extreme torque and speed parameters.

    Torque / speeda) Max. 30,000 Nm / max. 1,500 rpm
    b) Max. 10,000 Nm / max. 4,500 rpm
    Power at specimenUp to 850 kW
    Swing angle0 - 180° / ± 90°
    Radial displacement0 - 300 mm
    Airflow simulation0-30 m/s
    Joint temperature monitoringRT-200°C
    Test specimen length300 - 2,100 mm (CL-CL) or according to customer wishes

    Torque / speed

    • a) Max. 30,000 Nm / max. 1,500 rpm
      b) Max. 10,000 Nm / max. 4,500 rpm

    Power at specimen

    • Up to 850 kW

    Swing angle

    • 0 - 180° / ± 90°

    Radial displacement

    • 0 - 300 mm

    Airflow simulation

    • 0-30 m/s

    Joint temperature monitoring

    • RT-200°C

    Test specimen length

    • 300 - 2,100 mm (CL-CL) or according to customer wishes

    The technical data is standard data and can be altered upon request.