Vehicle and Axle Test Systems
Vehicle and Axle Testing System
Product Overview
INOVA partners with leading global automotive and motorcycle manufacturers to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of advanced axle testing solutions.
Use Cases
Full Vehicle and Axle Durability Validation │ Multi-Axis Coordinated Loading Life Assessment
Key Benefits
INOVA Hydrostatic Bearing Hydraulic Actuator
Low-friction, high-response design optimized for full-vehicle and axle test conditions
INOVA Zero-Backlash Spherical Hinge
Polyamide coating ensures precise force transmission under multi-axis loading.
EU3000 High-Speed Digital Control System
50kHz control loop for multi-channel high-precision coordinated loading
Industry
Heavy Equipment
Automotive Manufacturing
Single-degree-of-freedom vehicle-bridge test rig
Testing of road vehicle axles or automotive components typically employs advanced multi-axis systems that apply load vectors to the wheels or to wheel-mount adapters (virtual rims). INOVA offers a portfolio of pre-engineered and custom solutions featuring robust, reliable components, including INOVA static actuators, spherical bearings, load chains, mechanical linkages, base frames, hydraulic power units, accumulator stations, hydraulic manifolds, and temperature control units.
The system is ingeniously designed, featuring 2/4 column configurations for motorcycle testing, 4/7 setups for automotive testing, and an X-column architecture for truck testing, with compatibility for specialty vehicles like agricultural tractors. Additionally, it captures dynamic test signals recorded during real-world on-road tests in cars or motorcycles.
The INOVA axle test stand is designed for high-speed and high-acceleration operation, delivering precise control and accurate loading through INOVA's iterative control. Its ultra-low noise levels also make it ideal for testing specimen noise characteristics.
Application Scope
- Vertical actuator wheel loading — 2/4 post configuration (motorcycle), 4/7 post configuration (passenger car), or X post configuration (truck)
- 4 Column System – Fully Electric Actuator, 40 kN, 4 m/s
- Axle Test – Each wheel (virtual wheel) supports up to 6 degrees of freedom loading; optional wheel rotation and controlled steering drive functionality available.
- Full Vehicle Test: 4-DOF Corner Loading with Optional Linear Force and Torsion
- Single- or multi-degree-of-freedom loading designs available based on application requirements.
- High-Low Temperature Test
Configuration Options
- 4/7 Column System – Wheel/Chassis Vertical Loading
- 1×6 or 2×6 degree-of-freedom test bench for half-shaft or axle testing; wheel rotation optional
- 4×6-DOF Vehicle Test Rig – Optional Linear or Torsional Load Capabilities
- Dedicated single-axis or multi-axis test benches—capable of simulating wheel loads or transmitting load forces via virtual rims.
- Temperature Control Chamber for High and Low Temperature Testing
Advanced components developed and manufactured in-house by INOVA
- INOVA Multi-Channel High-Speed Control Electronics
- Zero-backlash spherical joints and universal joints
- Iterate software packages
- Hydrostatic Bearing Hydraulic Actuator and Preloaded Hydraulic Actuator
- Hydrostatic Bearing Linear Guide
- Hydrostatic Bearing Lever
- Lightweight aluminum alloy and carbon fiber components
- Rotational Test Universal Shaft
- Virtual Rim
Get detailed technical documentation
For complete technical specifications, configuration options, or pricing details on our vehicle and axle testing systems, please contact our technical team.