Test Systems for Tires & Wheels
Always on the Safe Side
An important role concerning the production of tires and wheels is attached to safety and quality, which are guaranteed by ZF Test Systems.
These are used both in the field of Final Finishing as well as in the context of Research & Development. ZF test benches offer all kinds of testing methods required by tire manufacturers to ensure quick development and quality assurance.
Our test benches and system solutions for tires and wheels offer you:
- Highest quality of measurements at speeds up to 400 km/h
- Reproducible simulation of real environmental conditions
- Simulation of real driving conditions for optimization of performance and durability
- Low energy and maintenance requirement during production controls
- Quick and reliable final inspection since all significant quality characteristics can be tested with one single test system
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RB5 – The new High-Performance Tire-Road F&M Tester
The significance of virtual tire development is growing rapidly. In line with this, ZF Test Systems has introduced the RB5, the Road Belt Tester.
The RB5 is designed to cover all state-of-the-art Force & Moment tests, going beyond by introducing a revolutionary concept that elevates these tests to a higher standard. Apart from its technical unique selling points, the RB5 is also crafted as a sustainable system. It operates without hydraulics, relying solely on electric power. This not only enhances its environmental friendliness but also significantly reduces the total cost of ownership.
Diverging from the axle concept of a traditional tire test bench, which, incidentally, does not align with any modern vehicle axle precisely, the RB5 offers the capability to simulate the full range of axle concepts. This concept enables the precise emulation of movements and measurements observed in conventional machines.
Moreover, the RB5 allows for highly specific machine alignments, providing operational advantages such as:
• Inputting the rim offset and adapter thickness allows the machine to determine the wheel center plane, executing subsequent movements accordingly.
• In Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) applications, all six degrees of freedom can be manipulated, mirroring real driving operations accurately.
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TET – Tire Efficiency Tester made by ZF
With the TET - the Tire Efficiency Tester - ZF Test Systems has launched a new tire test bench. The main task of the TET is to determine the energy efficiency and rolling resistance of a tire.
The TET can test tires up to 1m diameter with a speed of up to 250 km/h. The standard test procedures are fully automated.
The TET not only tests tires for their efficiency, it also does it itself. During development, the focus was on cost and energy efficiency.
Without any impact on measurement accuracy, attention has been paid to compact and simple design in all areas.
There are no hydraulics on the test bench – 100% electric drives are used. This reduces energy requirements and significantly reduces maintenance. This reduces energy requirements and significantly reduces maintenance. When the drum is braked, the energy generated is stored and fed back into the system.
An important application of this machine will be the safeguarding of the label value in tire production. With the well-known test procedure according to ISO 28580 , the rolling resistance coefficient can be continuously safeguarded in tire production in a cost-efficient manner. The high measurement quality also qualifies it for use in development centers. All other established test standards are optionally available.
The TET has a drum size of 2 meter. It can generate a wheel load of 20 kN and test tires at a test speed of up to 250 km/h. Tires up to 1 meter in diameter can be tested. Due to the integrated cabinets, the test bench can be easily shipped and set up. The TET also shows its strengths when it comes to space requirements due to its small footprint.
In addition to the "standard package", a climate cabin or a tire pressure control system can be ordered, for example.
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Our portfolio for tires & wheels
Our broad portfolio of test systems for tires and wheels include...
- characteristics test benches
- low speed uniformity balance test benches
- high speed uniformity test benches
- high speed / endurance test benches
- tire noise test benches
- rolling resistance test benches
- tire tread wear test benches
- spring rate test benches
We develop, produce and deliver single test benches as well as complete test lines. In addition to standard solutions we also provide individual and customized solutions.
