HPA-Faip was contracted to supply two new 2-, 3- and 4-axis test benches for trucks.
For the first time in the world, truck test benches were equipped with innovative technology using groups of electronically synchronised motors via the virtual link axis with three different step changes – between the first and second axle, between the second and third axle and between the third and fourth axle.
The use of modern motor drive technology, innovative mechanical design and know-how allowed a new standard to be set for this type of bench, which was then replicated in various production plants.
HPA-Faip’s excellence in this field was also demonstrated by converting the energy dissipated by the trucks during the test into electricity, within the deadline.
Two vehicle test benches were purchased, with three and four axles.
The type of traction on which testing can be carried out ranges from the simple 4×2 up to the complex 8×8, guaranteeing all intermediate steps.
These benches allowed the testing of the entire range of vehicles produced. The range allows for great variability in wheelbases between axles and significant differences in the performance to be measured (power, weight, braking force, dimensions).
The success of this work resulted in the customer’s great trust in HPA-Faip, with them going on to purchase other benches for plants around the world.
- Innovation of the proposed project
- Flexibility of design solutions
- Meeting short delivery deadlines
- Long-recognised technical expertise
- Value for money
Customer’s needs
- Identification of a supplier with recognized and guaranteed skills.
- Limited production times.
- Respect for supply deadlines.
Proposed solution
- High performance consistent with customer expectations.
- Single technical solution for two different creations.
- Operational and construction flexibility.
- Creation of the automation necessary to make the testers interchangeable on the different benches, while maintaining their technical peculiarities.
Why they chose us
The customer had known HPA-Faip for some time, appreciated and recognized the company's know-how, confirming his satisfaction with the work carried out with further purchases.
