Wind Tunnel Balance

Overview

Features for the best solution

The aerodynamic optimization of automotive vehicles and aircraft is based on experimental studies of forces and moments in wind tunnels. The HORIBA 6-Component  wind tunnel balance system provides the ability to measure the aerodynamic  components drag, side force, lift force, rolling moment, pitch moment and yawing  moment efficiently and with the highest accuracy. For this reason the wind tunnel  balance system has the following standard features:

  • Foundation Frame
  • Beta Drive
  • Balance Base Frame
  • Tension-Compression Units incl. Load Cells
  • Measuring Platform
  • Wheel Base and Wheel Track Adjustment for Wheel Spinning Units or Pad
  • Balance Data Acquisition System
  • Calibration Equipment
  • Proof of Accuracy and Repeatability
  • Zero Polar Calibration Function
  • Balance Overload and Safety System
  • Turntable
  • Electric and Control System

 

 

Features

Advantages:

  • Highly accurate measurement resolution and repeatability
  • Separation of aerodynamic forces and moments by computer
  • No mechanical levers or hydraulic systems to corrupt measurement data
  • Modular, integrated design for ease of installation and maintenance
  • High quality, performance-selected load cells, developed by HORIBA incorporating 
  • unique torsion ring principle
  • Knowledge and experience based on thirty years of successful balance systems
  • System design, build, test and calibration at HORIBA facility prior to delivery
  • Control and measurement system software based on MS Windows
  • Maintenance free balance system and long-term in-calibration operation. Calibration is good for minimum off five years

The benefits of having one company supplying both balance system and integrated moving ground plane simulation (Rolling Road) include:

  • Low risk integration of the components, interfaces and systems
  • One partner with responsibilities for all systems
  • Low risk system interfaces
  • Complete understanding and technical support for all aspects of the system

Together with our experts you can select the items and options adequate to your testing needs. But even the basic balance is equipped with the high accuracy measuring sensor from HORIBA.To arrange modifications of the vehicle under body within shortest possible time and for this reason cost-effective there is the possibility to integrate a vehicle lift system.


Manufactured by HORIBA

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