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Gearbox test rigs

  1. 01Up to 90% energy saving
  2. 02Pallet system
  3. 03Unrivaled reliability and durability
Gearbox test rigs

Our technologies for your demands

Reliability is an absolute must in the aviation industry. In the development, certification and series testing of safety-relevant components in the drive train, the use of technologically sophisticated test equipment is therefore one of the most important points.

RENK's test rigs for main rotor gear units (MGBs) are designed for helicopters with coaxial or standard rotor systems. In addition, test rigs are also available for all other types of gearboxes such as intermediate (IGBs) and tail gearboxes (TGBs) or power take-offs (PTOs). In addition to investigations on the reliability of gearboxes, efficiency, weight, noise emissions and long maintenance intervals are further focal points of current developments in RENK test facilities.

01 Up to 90% energy saving

Up to 90% energy saving due to mechanical or electrical power feedback

Our test rigs for helicopter gearboxes are generally available with mechanical or electrical power feedback. Test rigs with mechanical power feedback are usually less expensive and can be integrated in a smaller installation space. Also, more accurate performance data can often be realized for a specific application. On the other hand, an electrical circuit is usually easier to integrate and more flexible to apply to different DUTs. The type of power feedback in test rig design must therefore always be decided on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the respective test requirements.

02 Palett system

Pallet system for testing a wide range of different gear transmissions

Our test benches are generally modular in design and can be used for different transmissions with the appropriate adapter sets. We have developed a special pallet system for the test specimen mounting, which is precisely adapted to the customer's product range.

03 Unrivaled reliability and durability

Unrivaled reliability and durability

Our extensive experience in the development and assembly of helicopter gearbox test stands is also reflected in the reliability of our systems. Due to the high-quality design of our test stands and a sophisticated maintenance concept agreed with the customer, our test stands reliably fulfill their test tasks over long periods of time.

Features

  • Gearbox test benches for the development, production and maintenance of various helicopter gearboxes (MGBs, IGBs, TGBs, PTOs)
  • Mechanical or electrical power feedback upon customer request
  • Modular design with pallet system
  • Unrivaled reliability and durability
  • Master RENK RDDS automation system and measurement acquisition
Sam Redfern

Get in contact with our experts from
Team Aviation:

Sam Redfern
Key Account Manager
Email
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RENK Group

Phone number
+49 821 5700 0