Structural Durability Solutions
Structural Durability Solutions
Instron’s Structural Durability Solutions provide a full range of systems for static, quasi‑static, and dynamic testing of components, subsystems, and full vehicles. From axle test rigs and component test systems to multi‑axis shaking tables, road simulators, shock absorber stands, and full‑vehicle durability platforms, these solutions replicate real‑world loads with precision and repeatability. Designed for demanding automotive and transportation applications, each system supports accelerated development, improved reliability, and efficient laboratory operation through advanced servohydraulic technology and configurable test architectures.
Axle test rigs are used to reproduce different loads applied to the axle elements when a vehicle is traveling over a variety of road surfaces. Instron can provide models for testing of car, van, truck and bus axles with 6 degree-of-freedom.
Instrons component testing systems are characterized by the highest quality and reliability, ensuring the highest productivity in daily use.
The dynamic torsion test stand is designed for the operational fatigue testing of torsional vibration dampers under rotational speed.
Instron offers comprehensive solutions with and without vehicle restraint, with long- or short-stroke introduction of lateral forces as well as the optional environmental simulation with regard to temperature humidity and sun loading.
HYDROPULS® road simulators are a versatile and cost efficient solution for testing load inputs through the tires. They are used to perform durability tests, as well as acoustic and vibration analyses in testing and development (BSR, NVH) on complete vehicles, subsystems and power train assemblies.
Multi-axis simulation (MAST) tables are designed for testing of a variety of different specimens in six degrees of freedom. These include components and subassemblies exposed to vibratory loads during vehicle operation; from seats, dashboards and interior equipment components to engine mounts, and cooling modules.
Instron's MSP test system is the ideal tool for reliable, fast and realistic tuning of vehicle chassis designs and development of shock absorber systems.