The Si-Plan human Breathing Simulator can be used for testing masks and life support systems. In applications where two life support systems operate from one central platform, e.g. in a military aircraft, it is important that both the pilot and co-pilots systems work correctly. Two Si-Plan breathing machines can be operated from one control system. […]
Read moreSi-Plan offers new resonant testing machines of our own design and manufacture. Typical sizes are 20kN, 100kN, 200kN, 400kN, 600kN and 1000kN frames. The 600kN machine illustrated is pictured with collet grips for tension and for through-zero high cycle fatigue, HCF, test work on reinforcement bar, rebar to BS4449. The machine can also be used […]
Read moreBoth dual & single station production test machines for production testing and setting of hydraulic pressure control valves. An end of production line test rig for testing and setting up hydraulic pressure relief cartridge valves used in static, mobile and industrial applications. This hydraulic test bench was supplied complete with a hydraulic power supply and […]
Read moreManufacturing machine for grinding carbon fibre shafts prior to the push assembly of end fittings. The resulting products are used as drive shafts for aircraft control surfaces in the aerospace industry. Designed and built in-house Uses Si-Plan digital controller and data acquisition system Grinding of carbon fibre shafts to tight tolerances 12 head tool selection […]
Read moreA machine for manufacturing wound carbon fibre parts. A heated mandrel rotates and draws 2 fibres over rollers and through temperature controlled resin baths. A two stage tensioning process applies a pre tension as the fibre is wound off its spool. After passing through the resin a final tension is applied before being wound onto […]
Read moreAutomotive Component Production The machine spins snap-in fittings onto flexible plastic tube/wire assemblies, creating a friction weld. Products are used in • automotive seats (hinge-forward facility) • throttle/clutch cables for lawnmowers • central locking systems. Designed for high output / short cycle time – up to 1000 units/hour. PLC controlled. Interchangeable adaptors match a variety […]
Read more±350kN dynamic rating ±400kN static rating choice of actuator stroke hydraulic unclamping (optional) hydraulic crosshead lift (optional) choice of column length shown with optional alignment fixture
Read moreFive independent test stations on one base frame providing high temperature LCF (Low Cycle Fatigue) testing incorporating DCPD measurement of crack growth. The Si-Plan digital controller and data acquisition unit enables a broad spectrum of profiles and synchronised data acquisition for each actuator working as individual machines, but sharing a common oil supply and controller.
Read moreloading frame with integrated digital control and data acquisition for crushing standard concrete blocks Allows testing to EN206
Read more±250kN fatige rated frame fatigue rated low profile loadcell in line with specified actuator actuator mounted beneath the lower crosshead ±50kN ±100kN ±150kN ±200kN ±250kN system pressure to customer requirements, typically 210, 250, 280bar standard or high response manifold mounted servo valve with capabilities appropriate for the hydraulic oil flow available and the range of […]
Read moreApplication Testing rubber suspension components for trains. This frame is fitted with a special dual-area actuator capable of applying high mean loads as well as higher frequency dynamic cycles at lower load. Frame 4 column frame. Moveable upper crosshead. Variable daylight space 0 to 1420mm Fail-safe crosshead clamping by high capacity disc springs with hydraulic […]
Read moreelectric motor driven ball-screw crosshead lift fail safe crosshead clamping with high capacity disc springs with hydraulic unclamping 400kN fatigue rated actuator and loadcell 300mm stroke these machines can be built to customers specification
Read moreThese two machines are for rotational endurance testing of steering column assemblies. The steering column is mounted in the machine in vehicle installed geometry. A servo hydraulic motor is used to rotate the column at the steering wheel input end. Inertia plates at the rack end generate the desired torsional loading.
Read moreTorsion test machine – 3600Nm fatigue and 8000Nm static capacity Torque test rig with servo-hydraulic semi-rotary actuator for fatigue work, and additional prime mover with 8000 newton metres static capacity. Accommodates test parts up to 3 metres long. For testing static torsional fatigue, torsional stiffness and torsional strength. Stiff base mounting a spine with clamping […]
Read moreFatigue testing of drive shafts under hydraulic servo control of angle or torque. Torque measured at the static end to avoid wires fatiguing. The prime mover is a semi-rotory hydraulic actuator. Determine dynamic stiffness constant Short term fatigue capability Torque ±100Nm Frequencies up to 40Hz at angular deflections of ±30° for short durations 12l/min sled […]
Read moreApplications Running torque of bearings Vehicle ignition switch systems Vehicle door lock systems Specification Torque to 1Nm Resolution of 0.001Nm
Read moreTensile and compression test machine Stroke: 650mm PC control and data logging Complete with 3 point bend fixture with adjustable rollers
Read moreTensile and compression test machine Stroke options: 250mm and 500mm PC control and data logging Complete with tensile wedge grips and inserts for testing reinforcing bars used in the construction industry Tensile testing of rebar ISO 15630-1 ASTM A370
Read more4 pillars with integral strain gauging for resilient and accurate performance. Load is measured by adding together the 4 load cells (one per column) thus ensuring accurate load measurement throughout the life of the machine. Fixed top crosshead with ball seat mounting top platen ensuring even load distribution Fixed base mounting actuator assembly Test set […]
Read more±350kN dynamic rating choice of actuator stroke hydraulic unclamping (optional) hydraulic crosshead lift (optional) choice of column length shown with optional alignment fixture
Read more±250kN dynamic rating ±350kN static rating actuator mounted beneath the lower crosshead choice of actuator stroke hydraulic unclamping (optional) hydraulic crosshead lift (optional) choice of column length
Read more±250kN dynamic rating actuator mounted on the top crosshead choice of actuator stroke choice of column length hydraulic wedge grips option
Read more±150kN dynamic rating ±200kN static rating actuator mounted beneath the lower crosshead standard actuator stroke options ±25mm ±50mm ±100mm manual pinch bolt clamping hydraulic crosshead lift (optional) hydraulic unclamping (optional) choice of column length
Read more±50kN dynamic rating ±75kN static rating actuator mounted beneath the lower crosshead standard actuator stroke options ±25mm ±50mm ±100mm manual pinch bolt clamping hydraulic crosshead lift hydraulic unclamping (optional) choice of column length
Read moreactuator mounted below the central crosshead standard actuator options ±25kN dynamic ±50kN dynamic ±100kN dynamic standard actuator stroke options ±25mm ±50mm ±100mm load cell mounted on top crosshead choice of column length hydraulic crosshead lift (optional)
Read more‘625’ breathing simulator is housed beneath the table next to the 1085 control unit The apparatus and the table was also designed and built by Si-Plan Electronics Research Ltd and incorporates Torque head to open and close the inhaler mouthpeice measuring torque and angle Laser drug detector to allow detection of drug during breath Servo […]
Read moreThe simulator system is in two parts. When used together it is designed to completely simulate the environmental conditions present inside a human lung. An inhalation can be recorded in the field on a Si-Plan profile recorder and replayed on the electronic lung so that different drug doses, breathing rates or other environmental factors can […]
Read moreSi-Plan’s ‘625’ breathing simulator can reproduce an infinite range of breathing profiles that have been recorded from subjects or created in spreadsheet programmes, as well as sine, parabola, square and triangular waveforms. Breathing rate, flow pattern and frequency are fully adjustable. The breathing machine can be programmed to perform a single inhalation through to many […]
Read moreA versatile machine with two loading modules which can be configured to test a foot or lower limb. A dual sided machine is also available with four loading modules which can be configured to test two feet, two limbs or a combination. Maximum force per loading module: 3000 newtons at 6 bar (5000N version also […]
Read moreSi-Plan Electronics Research has developed machines to test lower limb and foot prostheses to ISO 10328. The Double sided test machine, Single sided test machine andDesktop machine are marketed directly by Si-Plan Electronics Research Ltd. Prosthetic feet and lower limbs can be tested to the requirements of the European Medical Devices Directives for CE marking of prostheses. The accompanying, […]
Read moreThe Si-Plan Resonant Machine Controller has been shown to work very well controlling at low test loads, 40-400N, when testing thin plate specimens typically made from bronze, aluminium, steels and bi-metal samples. The Si-Plan Resonant Machine Controller can also be used to upgrade other Rumul® resonant test machines, e.g. Vibroforte and Testronic. Upgrading to the […]
Read moreApplication Cutting carbon fibre drive shaft to final length as part of the process of removal from the manufacturing mandrel. Machine specification PLC control Cutting speed typically 25m/sec = 3750rpm. Two cutting assemblies using electric servo-motors with speed feedback, giving constant blade speed and cutting conditions thus ensuring end squareness better then 50 micros and […]
Read moreApplication Production manufacture of carbon fibre drive shafts. Machine specification To wind tape onto a spindle up to 3 metres in length Three-axis control of mandrel rotation speed, tape dispensing carriage position and tape tension, using Si-Plan’s digital controller with PC user-interface Winding diameter: 0 – 200mm Spindle capacity: 200kg Speed range: 0 – 300 […]
Read moreBased on the WÖHLER principle with cantilever arm and dead weight loading. 0.37kW 2 pole motor Variable speed 0-5000rpm Reverse bending stress 0 to 1100MPa Elevated temperature up to 850C° Furnace control with over temperature protection Revs counter Breakage cut out switch fully enclosed guarding with mechanical guard interlock Power supply 230V 50Hz / 60Hz […]
Read moreDetails Electric Motor A 7.5 kW 2 pole Asynchronous induction motor fitted with an optical encoder and force ventilation fan controlled using a 7.5kW 620 vector control in speed control mode. There is a speed control capability of 5-5000rpm, with resolution defined by the Eurotherm 620 vector controller. Description The Bearing Test Rig, specially designed […]
Read moreA ±1000Nm, 350RPM torque machine built into a shipping container creating a mobile lab. The rig has two 45kW servo motors, one controlling angular rotation with the other superimposing a torque profile on the rotating test part. This machine was designed for endurance testing complete life cycles of aeroplane flap, slat and aileron driveshaft and […]
Read moreThis machine is used to perform rotational endurance testing. The input head is under angle control vs time and the output head is under torque control vs time. There is also the capability to provide controlled environmental heat to the assembly. The frequency response of the hydraulics also enables impact testing of the component under […]
Read moreFatigue testing of material and components up to 75kNm for angular deflections up to 15°. Test piece dimensions: length up to 2 metres with diameter up to 420mm. Dynamic Torsional Rigidity Test Frame Fatigue testing of drive shafts under hydraulic servo control of angle or torque. Torque measured at the static end to avoid wires […]
Read moreA servo controlled electric torque head to provide upto 800Nm under torque or angle control. Angle and torque measured directly inline. Torque measurement and feedback up to 1000Nm Angle measurement and feedback Test type: torsional rigidity; ultimate torque and angle to failure Low frequency fatigue testing Application example: steering column testing
Read moreThis machine can be used for torsional fatigue of assemblies and also has the ability to determine proof torque and component stiffness. Applications Steering column assemblies. Torsion fatigue testing. Stationary or locked format. Can also be configured for column bending and axial fatigue tests. Actuator: 3kN dynamic, ±50mm stroke. Angle Assembly Angular capacity: ±30°. Angular […]
Read moreApplication Production test of bearers and railway sleepers in the rail industry. Machine specification Servo-hydraulic actuator rated to 500kN compression. Programmable loading rate Load cell: grade 0.5 BS EN ISO 7500-1:2004 50mm actuator ram travel Spreader beam with pivots bolted at 1.5m. Articulated supports to EN 132030-2 for rail seat positive load testing. Upper ball […]
Read moreA standard range of machines where the specifications can be adjusted to meet customer requirements. Frame Rated up to 25 kN tension & compression. Fixed bottom crosshead. Movable top crosshead clamped by pinch bolts. Actuator mounted on top cross head. Two chromed solid steel columns. Top and bottom crosshead and feet powder-coated (RAL7035) Space between […]
Read moreA standard range of machines where the specifications can be adjusted to meet customer requirements. Frame Rated up to 25 kN tension & compression. Fixed bottom crosshead. Movable top crosshead clamped by pinch bolts. Actuator mounted on top cross head. Two chromed solid steel columns. Top and bottom crosshead and feet powder-coated (RAL7035) Space between […]
Read moreFeatures Free-standing PC as user interface Remote pendant for crosshead adjustment Electronics cabinet housing Twin 400W power amplifier Digital servo-controller Crosshead motor amplifier DC Power unit Transducer signal conditioning The computer interface window replicates the options for setting parameters available on Si-Plan’s solid state control and measurement electronics. Cycles counter Set cycles limit; display of […]
Read moreSi-Plan designs, manufactures and installs hydraulic ring mains to meet customer requirements and applications. Ring mains can include: hydraulic power packs individual machine isolation manifolds individual machine isolation manifolds with local accumulators and filtration
Read moreSi-Plan designs and manufactures hydraulic servo actuators to meet customer requirements and applications. Specification options include: thrust actuator stroke static and/or fatigue work minimum/maximum operating frequecy servo-valve rating number of servo-valves operating pressure single or double ended with seals or seal-free bearing type metal bearings polymer bearings hydrostatic bearings method of mounting Contact us to […]
Read moreSi-Plan designs and manufactures hydraulic power packs to meet customer requirements and applications. Specification options include: flow rate, from 2 to 250 litres per minute fixed or variable delivery operating pressure, typically 210 bar, 3,000 psi, 21 MPa 250 bar, 3,625 psi, 25 MPa 280 bar, 4,060 psi, 28 MPa method of cooling force air […]
Read moreApplication Testing rubber suspension components for trains. This frame is fitted with a special dual-area actuator capable of applying high mean loads as well as higher frequency dynamic cycles at lower load. Frame 4 column frame. Moveable upper crosshead. Variable daylight space 0 to 1420mm Fail-safe crosshead clamping by high capacity disc springs with hydraulic […]
Read moreDesigned for endurance testing of steering column assemblies for the automotive industry Steering column adjustment mechanism endurance testing Steering column reach and rake / tilt and telescope testing Loads up to ±2000N Stroke ±50mm Clamp handle mechanism angle ±150° Clamp handle mechanism torque ±20Nm
Read moreApplication The application is in research into cutting heads used for drilling in oil fields, where the cutting head is driven by a flexible drive shaft. The drive shaft can be up to 2km long and there is a certain amount of windup/springiness in such a system. When the cutting head sees a particularly hard […]
Read moreSi-Plan Electronics Research Ltd can produce your custom electronic assemblies. We specialise in small batch production of sub-assemblies, part-complete products for incorporation, through to complete and fully-tested units. Design and manufacture of electronic assemblies Design and build, or build only Small batch production is our speciality (1 to 200 units per month) Preparation and population […]
Read moreSi-Plan Electronics Research Ltd offers a strain gauging service both for new uses and re-application to an existing sensor. We can also design and manufacture load cells to fit special applications, and supply signal conditioning for transducers if required. The strain gauges in the example above have been applied to a proving device for a […]
Read moreThese electronic transducers have been developed for measuring air flow but may be calibrated for use on other gases. The principle of operation is based on passing the gas through a linear air resistance and measuring the resultant differential pressure across the resistance. Output is nominally plus/minus 1 volt for plus/minus full scale of the […]
Read moreThis mobile environmental unit can be used for environmental testing of components and assemblies. It heats air, cools air and humidifies. The unit is connected to a chamber supplied by the user and the fan recirculates air, enabling the enclosure to be heated, cooled and humidified. Specification Temperature range -50°C to +200°C. Set point demand […]
Read moreServo-electric drive Torque, angle or velocity control Programmable waveforms Full data logging Adjustable mounting fixtures to accommodate components of various designs. Other mounting fixtures available.
Read moreDesigned for materials/component testing. Fatigue testing of material and components up to 85kNm for angular deflections up to 15° Tension up to 400kN Maximum specimen length: 1 metre Maximum specimen diameter: 520mm Applications: Running torque of bearings Vehicle ignition switch systems Vehicle door lock systems Specification Torque to 1Nm Resolution of 0.001Nm Applications Steering column […]
Read moreTorque tests up to ±4000Nm Angular rotation mechanically infinite Axial Loading ±25kN Axial Stroke ±5mm This machine also has the capability to provide axial misalignment up to 150mm and angular misalignment up to 15°.
Read moreSi-Plan offers new resonant testing machines of our own design and manufacture. Typical sizes are 20kN, 100kN, 200kN, 400kN, 600kN and 1000kN frames. The 600kN machine illustrated is pictured with 3 point bend tooling for pre cracking fracture toughness specimens. The machine can also be used for tension and for through-zero high cycle fatigue, HCF, […]
Read moreSi-Plan offers new resonant testing machines of our own design and manufacture. Typical sizes are 20kN, 100kN, 200kN, 400kN, 600kN and 1000kN frames. The 400kN machine illustrated is configured for testing reinforcing bar, rebar, to BS4449. The frame dimensions are 1259mm x 2500mm x 5000mm tall. Grip and collet systems for rebar, bolt and materials […]
Read moreSi-Plan can upgrade customers’ test machines to the latest standards. Si-Plan usually has second-hand refurbished machines available with a new digital controller. These machines can be delivered, installed and calibrated to BS EN ISO 7500 and ASTM E4 standards. Mechanical and electrical spare parts can also be supplied for most machines.
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