TEST SYSTEMS FOR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Brochure

At STEP Lab, we specialise in the design and manufacture of advanced testing systems for all types of shock absorbers and suspensions. Our range of testing solutions includes electrodynamic and electromechanical machines, which allow us to perform durability tests, shock absorber performance evaluations and many other types of tests.

Features

Max. Peak force: 160 kN
Max. Speed: 8.0 m/s
Max. Acceleration: 100 G

Type of test

Duration
Quality
Performance
End-of-line
HIL

Applications

Dampers
Suspensions

TEST SYSTEMS FOR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Brochure

At STEP Lab, we specialise in the design and manufacture of advanced testing systems for all types of shock absorbers and suspensions. Our range of testing solutions includes electrodynamic and electromechanical machines, which allow us to perform durability tests, shock absorber performance evaluations and many other types of tests.

Features

Max. Peak force: 160 kN
Max. Speed: 8.0 m/s
Max. Acceleration: 100 G

Type of test

Duration
Quality
Performance
End-of-line
HIL

Applications

Dampers
Suspensions

OUR SHOCK ABSORBER TEST SOLUTIONS

Our electrical systems for damper testing are designed to outperform hydraulic systems, effectively meeting the demand for high performance, ease of installation and low power consumption. We offer the widest range of suspension and shock absorber test benches on the market, with peak dynamic loads of up to 160 kN and continuous dynamic loads of up to 82 kN.

LUD
HUD
KUD
XUD
EOL
HIL
OTHER

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	LUD SERIES	HUD SERIES	KUD SERIES	XUD SERIES	EOL SERIES
Type of test	Performance Reliability	Performance Quality	Durability Reliability	Performance	End of Line Quality
Max. Speed	1.5 m/s	8.0 m/s	6.0 m/s	6.0 m/s	6.5 m/s
Max. Acceleration	6 G	75 G	50 G	110 G	65 G
Peak force	20 kN	66 kN	160 kN	31 kN	66 kN
Dynamic force	7 kN	24 kN	82 kN	8.1 kN	24 kN
Static force	6 kN	18 kN	58 kN	6.3 kN	18 kN

LUD SERIES

ELECTROMECHANICAL BENCH

Variable stroke and speed
Peak force of 22 kN
Max. speed of 1.5 m/s
Road profiles replication

HUD SERIES

HIGH-DYNAMIC SYSTEMS

Peak loads of 66 kN
Dynamic forces up to 24 kN
Test speed up to 8 m/s
Low energy consumption

KUD SERIES

SYSTEMS FOR DURABILITY TESTS

Peak force of 160 kN
Cont. dynamic force of 82 kN
Maximum test speed of 6 m/s
Millions of test cycles

XUD SERIES

ULTRA HIGH DYNAMIC SYSTEMS

Peak force of 31.2 kN
Test speed up to 6 m/s
Accelerations up to 100 G

EOL SERIES

END-OF-LINE TEST SYSTEMS

Peak loads up to 66 kN
Dynamic loads of 24 kN
Speed up to 6.5 m/s

HiL TESTING SYSTEMS

HARDWARE IN THE LOOP

HUD series testing machines, in collaboration with VI-Grade, are able to provide mHiL test systems for the automotive sector.

TEST SYSTEMS FOR RAILWAY SHOCK ABSORBERS

These systems are designed to meet the rigorous testing requirements of railway shock absorbers, providing precise and reliable performance.

FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES

Durability tests, performance tests, quality tests are just some of the tests our machines are capable of performing. Browse our wide range of suspension and shock absorber testing solutions and find the product that meets your specific needs.

The widest range of loads on the market
Test Center software platform with dedicated modules for shock absorber testing
Outstanding dynamic performance
Almost zero maintenance costs
Low energy consumption, thanks to efficient electrical systems
Management of multiple machines in a synchronised manner, realising a 4-poster system
Can be installed on any type of structure and support, from single to up to 8 controlled and synchronised axes
Simple and flexible test management via a graphical Test Center interface
Ideal for use in clean rooms
Capable of testing active dampers in any drive mode (stepper motors, DC motors and solenoids)
Wide range of signals and sensors that can be acquired

Tests	LUD	HUD	KUD	XUD	EA
Cost-effectiveness and ease of installation	🏅🏅🏅🏅	🏅🏅🏅	🏅🏅	🏅🏅	🏅🏅🏅
Performance characterization
Performance test at high dynamic (>2,5m/s , >10G)	x	✓✓✓	✓✓✓	✓✓✓	x
Performance test at medium dynamic (<2,5m/s , <10G)	✓✓✓	✓✓✓	✓✓✓	✓✓✓	✓✓
Mobile unit – track side unit	✓✓✓	✓✓✓	✓	✓✓	✓
Damper tuning, servicing and repairing	✓✓✓	✓✓✓	✓	✓	✓
R&D
NVH (Noise – Vibration – Harshness)	x	✓✓	✓✓	✓✓✓	x
HIL - Hardware In the Loop	x	✓✓✓	✓✓✓	✓✓✓	x
DMA - Dynamic Mechanical Analysis	x	✓✓	✓✓	✓✓✓	x
PSD - Power Spectrum Density	x	✓✓	✓✓	✓✓✓	x
Quality
Quality Inspection / Manual EOL	✓✓	✓✓✓	✓✓	✓	✓✓✓
Automatic/Semi-Automatic EOL End Of production Line	x	✓✓✓	✓✓	x	✓✓✓
Durability
Durability at medium dynamic	✓	✓✓	✓✓✓	✓	✓✓
Durability - Endurance tests	✓✓	✓✓	✓✓✓	x	✓✓

x = Not possible
✓ = Possible
✓✓ = Recommended
✓✓✓ = Best choice for the application

TEST

Performance

Quality

Reliability

End-of-Line

ELECTRICAL TEST SYSTEMS

We offer the widest range of test benches for shock absorber testing, based on linear motors. Our electrodynamic systems are divided into two main families, both controlled by the same controller and software packages, and scalable according to the required performance:

EA Series – For flexible use.
UD Series – For exceptional dynamics with linear actuators (up to 100G).

Standards

Durability

Shock absorbers

JASO C602

Shock absorber/suspension test

TEST SYSTEMS FOR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Features

Type of test

Applications

TEST SYSTEMS FOR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Features

Type of test

Applications

OUR SHOCK ABSORBER TEST SOLUTIONS

LUD SERIES

HUD SERIES

KUD SERIES

XUD SERIES

EOL SERIES

HiL TESTING SYSTEMS

TEST SYSTEMS FOR RAILWAY SHOCK ABSORBERS

FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES

TEST

ELECTRICAL TEST SYSTEMS

Standards

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