Hydraulic Test Rig


 
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We designed, built and now support an electronically controlled hydraulic test rig which featured:
  • Two independent temperature environments from -65OC to 270OC
  • Application and control of compressive loads of up to 10kN at up to 63mm/sec
  • Application and control of tensile loads of up to 40kN at up to 63mm/sec
  • Programmable electrical solenoid supply 150Vrms at 4.3Amps
  • Automated movement of a manual release mechanism via pneumatic actuators

Hardware Functions
  • Safe shutdown of system on exceeding critical conditions
  • High speed data acquisition and control of hydraulics close loop system
  • Self contain hydraulics power pack and control mechanism
  • Robust design to meet the environmental and high forces requirements
  • Custom designed mechanical interface to mate to customer’s product
Software Functions, implemented in Labview
  • User friendly and flexible HMI interface
  • Automated sequencing test to meet customer’s automated test procedures
  • PID control of hydraulic control loop
  • Data-logging
  • Calibration offset and gain
  • System test limit programming[

Highly detailed handbook and document package supporting CE marking and risk analysis
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