At Barbour Stockwell, Inc. (BSi), we specialize in designing and manufacturing custom test facilities. In addition to supplying reliable test rigs and drive systems, we also maintain a fully equipped spin test lab to provide spin testing services.
Customers across a wide range of industries rely on us for these product and service offerings. Some of the key markets we serve include aviation/aerospace, automotive, defense/military, energy/power generation, industrial/manufacturing, and petrochemical. Our focus on these industries enables us to have a deeper understanding of each customer’s unique testing requirements and restrictions. Below, we highlight how our products and services benefit each of the following industries:
Aviation & Aerospace
In the aerospace and aviation industries, materials, components, products, and systems must comply with strict specifications and standards. The guidelines ensure they are effective, reliable, and safe for use. That’s why aerospace and aviation industry manufacturers invest in test equipment and services to ensure they fully meet the relevant requirements and restrictions; we help manufacturers meet these requirements, including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Joint Aviation Requirements (JAR) standards, using spin testing.
Spin test equipment and services are commonly used to evaluate the performance and operation of new jet engines. Since these assemblies have components that rotate at high speeds at high elevations, ensuring they remain strong and reliable when exposed to high centrifugal force is essential. Some of the components that typically undergo spin testing include propellers, impellers, gears, rotors, fans, and flywheels. They can be subjected to a variety of spin testing operations, depending on their function. For example, components that experience rotational speeds that cycle from low to high undergo low-cycle fatigue (LCF) and burst testing, while small components that experience high RPMs undergo small spin testing.
Past work:
- Spin Pits Employed in the Development of Jet Engines
- Spin Pit to Overspeed Aircraft Electrical Rotors
- Telemetry Spin Test Rig for Jet Engines
Automotive
Similar to the aerospace and aviation industries, the automotive industry is subject to stringent specifications and standards to ensure product efficiency, reliability, and safety. Spin testing equipment and services are used to validate whether vehicle component designs and final components are durable and reliable. Some of the components that typically undergo spin testing include armatures, commutators, fans, rotors, turbochargers, and transmission system parts. These parts may be subjected to overspeed testing and low-cycle fatigue testing.
Defense/Military
Given the critical nature of many defense and military applications, the defense/military industries are required to meet numerous standards regarding the design and construction of components, products, and structures. Spin testing is used to verify they meet the operational and performance requirements for spinning articles. Some of the components that typically undergo spin testing include aircraft turbochargers and vehicle transmission system parts.
Energy/Power Generation
In the energy/power generation industry, spin testing is used to gauge the durability and reliability of a variety of parts and products. Typical components that undergo spin testing include turbines, compressors, and other turbomachinery. The tests they may be subjected to include overspeed testing, high-cycle fatigue testing, and liquid jet impingement testing.
Past work:
Industrial/Manufacturing
In the manufacturing sector, test rigs are essential when developing a new part, product, or process. They enable manufacturers to obtain valuable data about the design or concept that can help move forward during the research and development phases. Spin test equipment is used to evaluate the design and construction of rotary components and systems. For abrasive manufacturing, clients will request we perform the overspeed tests specified by ANSI Standard B7.1.
Petrochemical
In the petrochemical industry, spin testing equipment is commonly utilized to test the performance of process compressors and other turbomachinery. Requirements our clients need to meet include American Petroleum Institute Standard 617 for Centrifugal Compressors for General Refinery Service. Overspeed testing operations determine the failure point for the components so users can be assured of their operational range.
Partner with BSi for Your Spin Testing Needs Today
To learn more about our spin testing products and services, contact us today. To discuss your spin testing requirements with one of our team members, request a quote.