Rotor Test LAB
Featuring SRMFA Technology
Our team has developed an automated, effective and highly repeatable rotor analyzer capable of producing a quantifiable test report with pinpoint accuracy.
Rotor Lab Highlights
- SRMFA Technology for Evaluating Rotor Bar Condition
- Testing of Open Slot Rotor Designs
- Testing of Closed Slot Designs in Future Releases
- Test Report Generation and Database Storage
- Software Assisted Defect Detection
- Touch Screen Operator Interface
- Windows PC Software for Analysis and Report Formatting
- Rotor Excitation Source for Direct End-Ring Injection
- Test Stand Safety Perimeter System
- Adjustable Tail Stock
Brandon & Clark's Rotor Lab
Rotor Supports
Rotor Lab Model 2
Rotor Lab Test Stand Adjustable Tail Stock
An Overweight Rotor on a RLM2 Rotor Lab
RLM2 Installed at Bradleys' Motors
Rotor Lab HMI Console
Rotor Lab Excitation Source
Rotor Lab Controls and Automation Console
Rotor Lab HMI Console
Rotor Lab Model 2 Belt Shroud
Team at EASA 2019
EASA 2019 Booth
Rotor Lab Report
Available Rotor Lab Models
These are our preconfigured models. Custom built rotor labs are available to support your specific needs. Some adaptations may include high temperature support wheels, increased rotor diameter support, reduced rotor length support, and overweight rotor support.
| RLM1 | RLM2 | RLM3 | |
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| Model 1 | Model 2 | Model 3 | |
| Max. Rotor Length Ultimately, this only applies to the rotor body when running on the shaft |
60 in. (1524 mm) | 78 in. (1981 mm) | 120 in. (3048 mm) |
| Max. Rotor Diameter | 60 in. (1524 mm) | 60 in. (1524 mm) | 96 in. (2438 mm) |
| Max. Rotor Weight | 2 tons (1814 kg) | 5 tons (4536 kg) | 10 tons (9072 kg) |
| Max. Shaft Diameter Only applies to shaft extending beyond the footprint of the test stand |
6 in. (152 mm) | 10 in. (254 mm) | 18 in. (457 mm) |
| Min. Shaft Length When running on the rotor body, this measurement applies to the rotor body |
12 in. (305 mm) | 12 in. (305 mm) | 24 in. (610 mm) |
| Test Stand Width | 78 in. (1981 mm) | 102 in. (2591 mm) | 144 in. (3658 mm) |
| Test Stand Height | 72 in. (1829 mm) | 72 in. (1829 mm) | 120 in. (3048 mm) |
| Test Stand Depth | 42 in. (1067 mm) | 42 in. (1067 mm) | 72 in. (1829 mm) |
sRMFA Pattern Visualization
Rotor Bar Defect Offline Test Methods
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