Brake Testers

Brake testers are used to test the effectiveness of a vehicle's braking system. The most common and effective type of brake tester is the roller brake tester, which operates by driving the vehicle's tires over a set of rollers. As pressure is applied to the brakes, the force produced is measured, recorded and displayed by the testing system. Another type of brake tester is the platform or plate brake tester.

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SAKOR Technologies, Inc.

Okemos, MI
517-332-7256

We provide dynamometer test controls & equipment for a wide range of applications. Our test cell control system is compatible with all types of dynamometers, including AC & DC motoring dynos & Water Brake Systems. Our products all include the durability & quality customers expect from SAKOR. Our dynamometers are powerful & affordable for the automotive, aerospace & heavy equipment industries.

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Wineman Technology, Inc.

Saginaw, MI
989-771-3000

Wineman Technology specializes in providing the right technical solution to solve a wide range of test applications; we have the experience to ensure your success. We offer a full range of solutions for dynamometer test cells with innovative torque testers, motor testers and more with turn-key test cell integration along with test cell upgrades and modernization for all types of dynamometers.

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AW Dynamometer, Inc.

Pontiac, IL
800-447-2511

AW Dynamometer is a leader in the industry featuring agriculture dynamometers, engine dynamometers and electric motor dynamometers for torque measurement. With more than five decades of dynamometer manufacturing and service, AW continually strives to better serve the needs of customers. AW ensures the right product for any application offering several dyno models and complete turnkey test cells.

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Land & Sea, Inc.

Concord, NH
866-396-6648

Land & Sea, Inc. manufactures the world's most complete line of affordable DYNOmite Dynamometer systems. Our factory produces engine, chassis, and axle-hub units, along with DYNOmite Data-Acquisition electronics and DYNO-MAX 2010 control software. Applications include: automotive, industrial (diesel), laboratory (small engine), marine (prop shaft), motorcycle, truck, and unique (custom) dynos.

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DEPAC Dyno Systems

Rome, NY
315-339-1265

DEPAC Dyno Systems designs & manufactures engine testing systems for dynamometers. We offer the ADL Load Control system for water brakes, featuring performance that is superior to traditional dynamometer speed controls. DEPAC provides the most accurate and precise instrumentation available using statistical methods of physics to detect the smallest changes and provide the most accurate readings.

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Brake Testers

Brake testers measure a vehicle's braking effectiveness as it drives over a metal plate. They are used for vehicles that cannot be tested with a roller brake tester, such as vehicles with more than one driving axle permanently engaged. Brake testers are used to check new vehicles for existing brake defects, verify the effectiveness of repair work, perform regular safety audits, and test vehicles that have been involved in accidents to determine if their brake systems were functioning at the time of the accident. Brake testers are dynamometers, which are machines that measure the force created by something. Also known as dynos and dynometers, these utilities are most widely used in the measurement of force generated by engines, though some varieties are used to measure the force generated by the grip of a human hand as well as a number of other, more obscure applications.

Brake testers are important tools for maintaining the safety of city streets and highways. Particularly in the case of tractor trailers, which are very large and carry heavy loads, brake testers can mean the difference between a safe journey and death or injuries, product loss and a host of other serious hazards. As measurement technologies improve, brake testing methods have become more effective and precise. In recent years, the National Transportation Research Center has been working to develop a brake testing system for tractor trailers in hopes of eliminating the estimated 33% of truck-related crashes that are caused by faulty brakes. This figure, combined with the estimated $3 billion lost annually to truck rollovers (which are often associated with brake failure), provides the imperative for developing new ways of detecting brake deficiencies. The NTRC hopes to integrate its Multi-Plate Performance-Based Brake Tester with existing weigh station equipment, which would allow for the effective measurement of brake performance without necessitating the addition of new staff at highway weigh stations. This and other similar brake testing systems help keep drivers and property safe.