Test Equipment

• Performance Dynamometers

Passenger Car and Light Truck Performance Dynamometer

AK Master, LACT simulation, wear, etc.

Truck and Commercial Vehicle Performance Dynamometer

FMVSS 121, wear, thermal capacity, etc.

High Speed Performance Dynamometer

Brake testing for passenger cars and light trucks at high rpm

• NVH Dynamometers

Brake NVH and Performance Dynamometer

SAE J2521, AK Noise, etc.

Brake Squeal Dynamometer

Optimized for brake NVH testing - SAE J2521, AK Noise, etc.

• Chassis Dynamometers

Vehicle powertrain, tire evaluation

• Model 4900 - Four Wheel Dynamometer
• Model 4950 - Two Wheel Dynamometer
• Model 4970 - Motorcycle Dynamometer

• Sub-scale Dynamometers

• Model 1200 Automotive
• Model 1400 Aircraft

• Aircraft Dynamometers

Aircraft Brake Dynamometer

Including complete struts to just brake hardware from taxi to rejected take-off

• Special Test Systems for New and Existing Dynamometers

• Thermal Imaging
• Environmental Control at Constant Conditions - Model 2590
• Environmental Control Over Wide Ranges - Model 2570
• Conventional Cooling Air System
• Video Capture and Playback
• NVH Data System - Model 7714
• Noise Event Recorder

• Test Stands

Residual Drag and DTV Test Stand

Off-brake drag and DTV testing in compliance with major OEM specifications

Torque Durability Machine

Low speed, high torque durability tests on caliper assemblies, parking brake systems and related brake hardware

Low Pressure Wear Machine

Generates accelerated rotor wear for sample testing - Model 1450

Caliper Test Stand

Performs tests for piston roll back and knock back in brake calipers

Booster Test Stand

Tests system evacuation, fill and displacement for brake boosters

Rotor Mapping Station

Non-contact measurement of rotor run-out (TIR) and disc thickness variation (DTV)

• Friction Material Characterization Stands

• Compressibility Tester
• Chase Machine
• FAST Machine
• Shear Testing

• Vehicle Data Acquisition Systems

See Systems and Transducers under Vehicles category to lef

Test Equipment

Friction Material Characterization

Compressibility Tester

Transmission Clutch Pack Tester

Compatible with SAE No.2 requirements with inertia simulation and high energy engagement simulation

High Speed Transmission and Transaxle Tester

Capable of testing both transmission and transaxles to 10,000 rpm with full roll and pitch to simulate road course

Dry Clutch Durability Tester

Evaluation of clutch durability through multiple engagement cycles in a fully automated fashion

Chassis Dynamometer

Vehicle and powertrain evaluation

• Model 4900 - Four Wheel Dynamometer
• Model 4950 - Two Wheel Dynamometer
• Model 4970 - Motorcycle Dynamometer

Four Square Machine

Axle and other driveline component evaluation for durability

Transmission Durability Test Stand

Completely automated test stand for transmission durability evaluation

Vehicle Test Systems

See Vehicle Category to Left

Special Test Systems for New and Existing Dynamometers

• Environmental Control over wide Ranges - Model 2590
• Environmental Control at constant conditions - Model 2570
• Video Capture and Playback - Model 4230

Compression Testing - Manual Load Apply

• Up to 11 kgf (25 lb) capacity
• Up to 150 kgf (330 lb) capacity
• Up to 910 kg f(2000 lb) capacity

Compression Testing - Manual Load Apply with Built in Display

Up to 150 kgf (330 lb capacity)

Tension Testing Capability

• Up to 11 kgf (25 lb) capacity
• Up to 150 kg f(330 lb) capacity
• Up to 910 kgf (2000 lb) capacity

Motorized Spring Testing

Motorized test systems for compression or tension testing for loads from 23 kg to (50 lbs to 5000 lbs)

Torsion Testing

Manual torsion test stands

• Up to 17.7 in-lb capacity
• Up to 100 in-lb capacity
• Up to 1000 in-lb capacity

Ultra-High Accuracy Test System

With stepper motor and interchangeable load cells from 7 lbs to 300 lbs

Plant Alternator Test Stand - Model 3338

Customizable test stand with complete diagnostic tool set

High Speed Alternator & Starter Test Stand - Model 1908

Comprehensive test stand designed for operation up to 10,000 rpm

Dual End Stator Lacing Machines

• Servo motor lacer for fractional and small HP stators - Model 952
• Cam actuated motor lacer for fractional and small HP stators - Model 941/942
• Cam actuated motor lacer for large stators - Model 1640

Power Steering Test Stand

Complete test stand for use in production and development environments

Electric Steering Test Stand

High precision test stand for the evaluation of electric steering systems

Test Equipment

Compact Vehicle Measurement System

Ideal for city traffic tests and unattended measurements - Model 3801

Modular Vehicle Measurement System

Adaptable to suit the simplest to the most complex measurement tasks - Model 3501

Series 3000 Roller Brake Tester

For rapid, simple testing and brake system analysis

On-Vehicle DTV and Residual Drag Measurement

• Portable System - Model 3378
• Laboratory System - Model 3070

Pedal Apply System

Automated system for full control of pedal apply displacement and force

Pedal Feel Measurement System

Automated system for quantifying and reporting pedal feel

Vehicle Measurement Transducers

• Deceleration transducer
• Torque wheel
• Thermocouples
• Pressure transducers
• Fifth wheel
• Fifth wheel - for rugged application
• GPS system for speed & distance
• Wheel encoder
• Accelerometers
• Microphones
• Head Up Display
• Pedal Force transducer

Test Equipment

Rotary Fatigue Machine - Model 1750

Vertical shaft integrated test stand for light vehicles

High Capacity Rotary Fatigue Machine - Model 2500

Vertical shaft integrated test stand for applications including commercial vehicles

Hub and Wheel Bearing Tester - Model 2938

A state-of-the-art testers using linear motors for full load reversal - the most capable bearing test stand availible

 

Test Equipment

Roller Brake Tester

For rapid, simple testing and brake system analysis

• Model 20200 Portable System
• Model 12200 In-ground System

ABS-Expert Test System

Universal computer diagnostics for ABS Systems on Trucks, Buses, and Trailers

• Download ABS-Expert Demo

Air System Expert

For evaluating performance of commercial vehicle brake systems for FMVSS/CMVSS 121 and other tests

Friction Material Characterization

• Shear Testing for Commercial Vehicle Pads

Test Equipment

Friction Material Characterization

• Compressibility Tester

Brake NVH and Performance Dynamometer

Model 3900 - SAE J2521, AK Noise, etc.

Brake NVH Dynamometer

Model 3900 SR - optimized for brake NVH testing - SAE J2521, AK Noise, etc.

Chassis Dynamometer

Vehicle and power train evaluation

• Model 4900 - Four wheel dynamometer for whole vehicle powertrain, tire, transfer function, etc. evaluation
• Model 4950 - Two wheel dynamometer for brake and single axle noise and vibration testing

Truck and Commercial Vehicle Performance Dynamometers

Model 6900 - FMVSS 121, wear, thermal capacity, etc.

Model 3501 Vehicle Test System

Modular vehicle measurement system with full NVH measurement and analysis capabilities using Brüel & Kjær PULSE technology.

Model 3801 Vehicle Test System

Compact vehicle measurement system with full NVH measurement and analysis capabilities.

Vehicle Test Systems

See Vehicle Category to Left

Special Test Systems for New and Existing Dynamometers

• Thermal Imaging - Model 4250
• Environmental Control over wide Ranges - Model 2950
• Environmental Control at constant conditions - Model 2970
• Video Capture and Playback - Model 4230

North America

Link Testing Laboratories - Detroit

Over 35 dynamometers and a globally recognized testing staff to support your needs

Link Testing Laboratories - Allen Park

Center for vehicle and laboratory preparation, instrumentation and testing

Link Testing Laboratories - Jennerstown

Mountain decent testing with garage for vehicle preparation

Link West - Phoenix & Los Angeles

A wide range of tools for vehicle evaluation including hot weather testing

Link-Radlinski - Ohio

Commercial and specialty vehicle testing and support just off Transportation Research Center Proving Ground

Application Research Center

A NVH test show place - one of the premier NVH test facilities in the world

Refurbished Passenger Performance Brake Dynamometer

Refurbished Passenger Car Inertia Dynamometer - Model D1500

Refurbished Passenger Car & Light Truck Dual-End Inertia Dynamometer

Refurbished Truck Inertia Dynamometer

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White Papers

• Applications Note 023 Enclosure Design for Brake Noise Evaluation
• Application Note 035 Investigation and Resolution of Off-Brake Noise
• Application Note 063 NVH Dynamometer at Link Testing Laboratories
• Application Note 083 Investigation of Brake Pad Damping Coefficient
• Application Note on Brake Noise Measurement
• The Use of Inertia Simulation in Brake Dynamometer Testing
• Technical Overview of Brake
• Performance Testing for OE and Aftermarket Industries

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