Powertrain Test Systems

Symbrium specializes in the design and build of custom machines and dynamometer drivelines to support testing of turbo-shaft equipment, transmissions and geared systems.  These systems are mostly used by powertrain engineering and R&D labs for

  • Functional Testing
  • Performance Testing
  • Durability Testing
  • Material Testing

System Architectures and Elements

Symbrium mainly focuses on rotating machinery but will take on all sorts of challenges provided the requested system is within our bailiwick.  Most of our systems are power re-generative either via mechanical (four-square) or electrical means.  We design and build stand-alone test stands or supply all or parts of drivelines for larger installations.

  • Four-Square Test Machines
  • Dynamometer Test Systems
  • Gearboxes
  • Spindles
  • Bearing Cartridges
  • Inertia Flywheels
  • Shafting and Couplings
  • Drive Power Units – Dynamometer Skids
  • Power Absorption Units – Brake Skids
  • Lubrication Systems

Testing Solutions are available for all sorts of powertrain components including

  • Parallel Axis Gears
  • Hypoid and Bevel Gears
  • Planetary Gear Systems
  • Chains and Sprockets
  • Belts and Sheaves
  • Bearings
  • Rollers
  • Clutches
  • Brakes

Symbrium also provide comprehensive solutions to test full powertrain products such as

  • Transmissions
  • Gearboxes
  • Engines
  • Compressors
  • Turbines

The Symbrium Advantage

The executive team of Symbrium has decades of experience in powertrain test systems of all sizes and kinds have fielded more than 150 systems world-wide ranging from table top units to 1000 ton behemoths.