Strength trials on components subject to centrifugal force
Using the centrifuge test stand we analyse the behaviour of components while being subjected to centrifugal force as experienced by rotating parts of vehicles and machines. A typical test is to determine the speed at which plastic deformation first occurs or at which the component fails through bursting. In order to create realistic condition for engine components, for example, trials can also be performed at ambient temperatures of up to 300°C.
Typical test items
- Flywheels
- Clutches
- Turbine disks
- Fan wheels
- Generator rotors
- Water pump wheels
- Torsional vibration dampers
- Sensors, e.g. diodes
Technical data
- Maximum speed: 60,000 rpm
- Drive power: 15 kW
- Speed gradient: 1-15 rad/s²
- Test item diameter: up to 500 mm
- Test item weight: up to 50 kg (including adapter)
- Test item length: up to 315 mm (including mounting arbor)
- Temperature range: 20°C or 120°C to 300°C
- Measurement signals: Unbalance, speed, temperature
- Test conditions: vacuum
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