Dynamic Spin Rigs
Dynamic Spin Rigs are specialized test systems designed to simulate real-world operating conditions for rotating parts such as turbine disks, rotors, compressor wheels, and assembled bladed disks. By subjecting components to high rotational forces, thermal cycling, and dynamic excitation, these test rigs allow for comprehensive evaluation of material performance, structural integrity, and vibration characteristics—long before components are introduced into field operation.
Efficient solutions for spin testing
Precision in Rotational Testing Dynamic Spin Rigs set the industry standard for advanced, high-speed rotational testing of components under realistic operational loads and environmental conditions. With a proven history of performance and reliability, our spin rigs are essential for development, validation, and research of the next generation of turbines, rotors, and structural components.
What are Dynamic Spin Rigs? Dynamic Spin Rigs are specialized test systems designed to simulate real-world operating conditions for rotating parts such as turbine disks, rotors, compressor wheels, and assembled bladed disks. By subjecting components to high rotational forces, thermal cycling, and dynamic excitation, these test rigs allow for comprehensive evaluation of material performance, structural integrity, and vibration characteristics – long before components are introduced into field operation.
Benefits of Spin Testing
Highly Accurate, Controlled Testing
Advanced control systems enable precise loading and speed conditions, replicating real-world stresses, and improving product safety.
Failure Detection and Life Prediction
Identify potential points of weakness or failure, enabling customers to optimize component designs and predict operational lifetimes.
Custom Test Capabilities
Comprehensive sound insulation provides quiet operation.
Data-rich Analysis
High-fidelity data collection enables in-depth post-test analysis for R&D and validation programs.
Schenck Centrio series
Dynamic Spin Rigs
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Centrio
Spin test systems
Centrio
Schenck Centrio centrifugal test rigs are used to test rotating components in a centrifugal field. These are proven test rigs that are indispensable for the development, manufacture, and quality assurance of rotors in the field of green technology. The main areas of application are: material strengthening, strength testing, burst testing, LCF testing (long-term fatigue testing), and HCF testing.
The test rig contains a vacuum-tight container with integrated burst protection. This is dimensioned by Schenck to absorb the expected fragment energy when a rotor bursts.
- Maximum rotor weight: up to 6,300 kg
- Maximum rotor diameter: up to 2,700 mm
- Maximum rotor length: up to 2,250 mm
- Maximum speed: up to 250,000 rpm
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Functions & options of the Schenck spin test system
Spin test:
Overspeed tests, cycle testing, burst testing
Performance data:
Up to 6,300 kg rotor mass, up to 250,000 rpm, up to 2,700 mm rotor diameter
Spin test tooling:
Customized design, construction, and manufacturing
Rotor heating:
Up to 250° Celsius (optional 1000° Celsius). Higher temperatures available on request. Also suitable for burst tests.
Dynamic expansion measurement:
360-degree analysis of individual rotors and analysis of elastic and plastic behavior
Optical expansion and strain measurement:
Full-surface analysis of the entire rotor surface with crack detection – our own alternative to strain gauges: Rotational Optical Strain System (ROSS).
Rotor burst tests with high-speed video camera:
High-speed video during burst tests
Rotor cooling:
Down to -180° Celsius. Lower temperatures available on request.
CAST 2
CAST 2 is the main system which collects, analyses, and monitors measured data and parameters.
Control and measurement data acquisition for spin test systems
CAST 2 collects and analyzes measurement data and monitors all parameters. It supports up to 64 analog and digital measurement channels, e.g., for speed, shaft vibration, vacuum, and temperature. In addition, CAST 2 enables fully automatic sequence control of spin tests and test cycles. Furthermore, it offers convenient visualization of all measured values in online and offline mode.
Sophisticated test schedules with CAST 2
CAST 2 enables fully automatic sequence control of spin tests and test cycles by transferring user specifications for speed, heating steps, and vacuum to the machine control system. The software can record and process a wide range of sensor values and display them in individual diagrams.
Intuitive handling of measurement data
CAST 2 provides convenient visualization of all measured values from a test run in a variety of diagrams with manual or automatic scaling, both in online and offline mode.
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