Aeronautical test benches
BCSA GEAR has been a world leader in the design, manufacturing construction and commissioning of test benches, test stands and testing systems in the aeronautical industry for over 50 years.
Approval tests on aeronautical test systems
All aeronautical test systems are tested on our own test stands, in our factory and according to a procedure agreed with our customers. All functionalities are tested and all characteristic data recorded in a test report supplied with the complete documentation of the system.
Supercharger test bench
Test bench for development of new generations of jet engine superchargers including the whole electro-mechanical drive system (variable speed motor, speed increaser gearbox and lubrication unit) and the control and monitoring systems (VF controller, temperature monitoring and vibration monitoring)
BCSA GEAR test benches are used in the following industrial sectors:
- Aircraft and Space industries: simulation test benches (Iron bird), engine test benches, generator test stands, helicopter main transmission test benches, auxiliary transmission test benches, bearing test benches, compressor test systems, etc …..
- Car racing, Formula 1: Engine test benches, gearbox test benches, etc …
- Road vehicles: Engine test benches, gearbox test benches, etc …
- Rail transport: Traction motor test benches, etc…
- Armament: Armoured vehicle transmission test benches, etc….
- Industry: Electric motor test benches, etc….
Our strengths:
- Comprehension and taking into account of our customers’ needs and constraints: Custom test benches for your specific requirement.
- Capacity to build turn-key test benches.
- Skilled team with competences connected with very high speeds (balancing, critical speeds, vibration analysis and measurement, and, Lubrication).
Our references: ABB, AIRBUS, ALSTOM, AVL, CONVERTEAM, COSWORTH, DASSAULT Aviation, EADS, EUROCOPTER, HISPANO-SUIZA, ITP, LIEBERR Aerospace, LOCKHEED-MARTIN, NEXTER, ONERA, PRATT & WHITNEY, RENAULT F1, SAFRAN, THALES, TURBOMECA, ZODIAC, etc.