Automotive Elastomer Testing - eMpulse Test Systems

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Elastomer Testing

Damper testing assesses the performance, durability and service life of essential automotive components, including shock absorbers, dampers, struts and more.

Applications for Elastomer Testing

eMpulse Elastomer Testers

eMpulse series of SEA-based elastomer test systems bring state-of-the-art technology to automotive elastomer testing. Our elastomer testers include two standard models offering varying peak dynamic force capacities (SEA.10.200 – 10.3kN (2,328lbf); SEA 20.200 – 20.7kN (4,652lbf)), and achieve significantly higher continuous loads, making them the only electric option for extended durability testing.

Standard and custom configurations are available for various applications, including:

Elastomer characteristics
Strut/shock testing
Spring testing
NVH component testing
Full spectrum of waveform
Road profile/time history playback
High velocity configuration (up to 8.7m/second)

Control System

eMpulse elastomer test systems come with Microsoft Windows®-based Elastomer Test control and analysis software on a TIAB Controller, which generates a full spectrum of waveforms, including sinusoidal, triangle, square, random, frequency sweeps and other custom waveforms. The software also allows road profiles and time history data to be imported and replayed. Our SEA systems take advantage of fully integrated digital processing, without introducing electrical noise inherent in analogue conversion processes, providing more precise control as well as more comprehensive troubleshooting, diagnostic and monitoring tools.

TIAB Servo Controller

Advantages of SEA Based Elastomer Tests

Designed to replace servo hydraulic-based systems and exceed the performance of other electric options; servo-electric actuator (SEA)-based elastomer testing systems offer a clean, efficient and dynamically responsive solution for both performance and durability testing in the automotive industry.

The key benefits of SEA-based elastomer testing technology include:

Energy efficiency
Quiet operation
Full digital control with built-in diagnostics
High continuous dynamic force capacity
High bandwidths
Liquid or air-cooling
Multiple measurements, control algorithms and configurable Inputs/Outputs

Elastomer Test Functionality

Gas Force Measurement
Stiction Measurement
Force vs. Velocity
Force vs. Displacement
Multi-point Force vs. Velocity (PVP)
Temperature or Time-based precycles
Customizable test steps
Data logging and analysis
Configurable user inputs & outputs

Elastomer Technical Details

An Elastomer system consists of a few major components. These subsystems include the Servo Electric Actuator Assembly (SEA), Columns and Crosshead assembly with optional automatic lifts and locks, optional Interlocked Safety Cage, Main Electrical Cabinet, and Servo Control Workstation.

eMpulse offer solutions for both Production line use and Research and Development. While both Production and R&D Damper Test Software are available, the use of these two software packages is exclusive: Only one instance of each software can be operated at a time. Once either software package is closed, either one can then be opened for normal operation.