Manufacturer:
Pyramid Precision Engineering (India) Pvt. Ltd.
174, Vandalur–Kelambakkam Road, Melakottaiyur, Chennai – 600127
+91 93804 05080 | info@ppeindia.com

Customer:
EL-Chico Clutch Pvt. Ltd., Faridabad, Haryana, India

Model: Computerized | Serial No.: CACTR-01-2025 | Date: 20.01.2025

Overview

The Clutch Assembly Component Spin Test Rig is a fully computerized test system used to evaluate clutch assembly performance, balance, and endurance under controlled speed, temperature, and vibration conditions. The system simulates real-world rotational speeds up to 5000 RPM with advanced vibration and temperature monitoring, ensuring precision testing for R&D and production validation.

Key Features

• Fully automated computer-controlled spin test rig

• Tests cold and hot spin performance of clutch assemblies

• Speed range: up to 5000 RPM, Ramp rate: 35 RPM/s

• Integrated vibration monitoring and temperature control

• Real-time data acquisition using NI-card

• Graphical & numerical report generation with automated logging

• Safety interlocks for heat, pressure, and door operations

• Air-oil mist lubrication and cooling system for durability testing

Technical Specifications

Machine Description

• Main Components: Drive shaft, clutch adaptor, dowel & tension pins

• Control Panel: PLC-based panel with user interface, indicators, relays, and MCBs

• Hydraulic System: Gear pump, oil cooler, and circulating system for clutch lubrication

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• Software: Dedicated PPE Test Software for test scheduling, automation, and report generation

Operation Procedure

1. Pre-Start Checks:

   • Verify air supply (7 bar) and electrical connections

   • Ensure emergency stop is released and guards are in place

2. Power ON Sequence:

   • Turn ON Mains → CPU → Drive → Heater → Circulation Pump

3. Test Setup:

   • Create or select test schedule (Cold or Hot)

   • Enter model, test number, description, speed, temperature, and duration

4. Test Run:

   • Start cycle and monitor RPM, vibration (< 2 mm/s), and temperature

   • For Hot Tests, pre-heat clutch before spin run

5. Report Generation:

   • Automatic numerical, graphical, and raw data reports in PDF format

Software & Data Acquisition

• Real-time monitoring of:
  Speed, Load, Temperature, Vibration, Pressure

• Control Modes:
  Manual Check | Cold Test | Hot Test | Auto Run

• Reports:

  • Heat Numerical Report

  • Spinning Test Graphical Report

  • Heat Soaking Graph

  • Raw Data Report

Applications

• Clutch performance testing

• Durability and endurance evaluation

• Temperature rise and vibration behavior analysis

• Automotive R&D and quality validation