Fatigue, Load Frames, and Burst Testers
Genuen's dynamic and fatigue test systems provide extensive capabilities in testing automotive, biomedical, industrial and aerospace components. Whether your testing includes linear loading, rotational torque or various combinations, our versatile control system design based on our INERTIATM test automation software makes Genuen's test systems ideal for your testing environment.
Our dynamic and fatigue test systems feature:
- INERTIA test automation software
- Flexible and customizable user interface
- Wide range of system sizes
- Linear or rotational loading configurations available
- Support for numerous sensors
- Expandable control axes and channel counts
- Single or multi-axis configurations
Our dynamic and fatigue test system capabilities range from single axis load frames to multi-axis, synchronized load simulation.
Some of our common applications include:
- Shock Absorber and Damper Testing Systems
- Steering Gear Durability Testing Systems
- Material Testing Systems
- Seat Fatigue and Durability Testing Systems
- Hydraulic Seal Test Systems
What are the pros and cons of a manually-operated system?
Manually-operated systems require a technician to mount the DUT and slowly increase pressure with a knob. Manual systems can make sense where control accuracy and recording test conditions are not high priorities, where there is high variability in the kinds of tests being performed, or where a simple go/no-go result is desired. Simpler requirements make these systems popular in smaller MRO facilities. Additionally, technicians can create novel tests on-the-fly by turning knobs however makes sense in the moment.
When should I consider a PLC-based system?
PLC-based systems offer automation in clamping, submersion, rotation, and pressure increase, improving accuracy and repeatability over manual systems. PLC-based systems feature a simple HMI (Human Machine Interface) screen, do not typically record data at rates faster than 10 Samples/s, and can make sense when types of test are limited (usually to 1 test), are highly repeatable, and do not require high-speed data acquisition.
What are the advantages of a Real-Time, PC-based system?
Real-Time PC-based systems offer faster control and sampling rates (via the Real-time system) and more advanced user interfaces (via the PC). In addition to faster sampling, which enables better control, measurement resolution is typically better as well. For example, 16-bit measurements are sixteen times more precise than 12-bit readings. Real-time control means fast response times. Sampling rates can exceed 10,000 Samples/s per channel. Advanced user interfaces offer virtually unlimited test profiles, which can be pre-defined and uploaded. Lastly, advanced user interfaces typically include a “manual control screen” for operating the equipment as if it were in manual mode.
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