Torque testers and dyno machines have used the same basic design for the past few years. However, one company in Australia and New Zealand, SI Instruments, hopes to change that. The company has created a new torque tester that maximizes new technology and reliability in a way that could change the face of torque testing for the foreseeable future. These torque testers are controlled by computer, so it is easy to see the readings from the testers within just a few seconds of the reading. The machines allow easy set-up... Read More

SAKOR Technologies, Inc., a recognized leader in the area of high-performance dynamometer systems, announces that it is providing two additional AccuDyne™ AC motoring dynamometers to Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company for use in the company's Materials Technology Laboratory. These dynamometers are designed to be used in the research, development, quality control, and design validation of a variety of technologies for Lockheed Martin's advanced aerospace projects.  SAKOR previously supplied two advanced dynamometer test systems to Lockheed Martin in 2012 for use testing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Geostationary Operational... Read More

This article is the first in a three-part series outlining Basic Testing Processes, several common Testing Categories, and the basic Types of Test Stands utilized in everyday Servo Hydraulic Testing applications. Customers often call us at Wineman Technology to inquire if we build “XXX type of test stand.” While we do offer some standard types of test benches, the vast expanse of our system offerings is “engineered specifically to suit our customer’s requirements and specifications.” This statement generally results in a blank stare or, at a minimum, a pregnant... Read More

SAKOR Technologies, Inc., has supplied a belt noise test stand to Ford Motor Company, which the company will use to meet new SAE specifications for belt noise in vehicle Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) applications, as well as other noise testing requirements. The SAE J2432-2012 standard, Performance Testing of PK Section V-Ribbed Belts, covers accessory drive belt testing methods and includes test configurations, pulley diameters, power loads, and guidance for interpreting test data. The new belt noise test stand uses a high-speed AC dynamometer system to simulate the... Read More

The Dilemma of Custom Test Systems Engineers are famous for having a strong do-it-yourself (DIY) spirit, hacking together what may start as inelegant prototypes in the design shop to later become sophisticated, life-changing creations. In the same way, they may want to make their own specialized test equipment to help evaluate and perfect their final products. There are several reasons for going down the DIY path rather than purchasing vendor-made machines including: The unit under test (UUT) has specialized requirements that cannot be easily met with turnkey solutions.... Read More