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Gearbox Test Rigs
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Project overview
Incotech design, manufacture, and commission gearbox test stands (or transmission test beds) used for the final testing and running of gearboxes prior to despatch.
These systems ensure that each gearbox meets performance and durability requirements before reaching the customer. The challenge lies in creating highly adaptable, data-driven test rigs suitable for a wide range of gearbox types — from 2WD and 4WD to manual and automatic transmissions.
the solution
We have delivered fully engineered gearbox test rigs that combine precision, performance, and reliability:
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Versatile Application – Designed for 2WD, 4WD, manual, and automatic gearboxes, ensuring broad testing capability.
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Advanced Lubrication System – High-specification oil system allows for particle monitoring, filtration, and controlled oil flow, pressure, and temperature within preset limits.
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Comprehensive Test Features – Includes variable-speed electric drive, output load application, hydraulic clamping, gear change actuation (manual or automatic), automatic drive engagement, and output speed measurement.
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Integrated Data and Control – Windows-based industrial PC provides full machine control, data acquisition, and system monitoring.
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Bespoke Engineering – Each rig is tailored to the customer’s gearbox design, ensuring accurate, repeatable test results.
Key Benefits
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Accuracy: Ensures gearbox performance and quality prior to shipment.
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Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of gearbox configurations.
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Reliability: High-quality components and robust design guarantee long-term performance.
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Data Integrity: Comprehensive monitoring and data acquisition ensure traceable, consistent results.
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Efficiency: Fully automated operation streamlines testing and improves throughput.
SEE WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS THINK
"Working with Incotech Ltd has been consistently positive. Their professionalism, flexible scheduling, and adaptability make collaboration seamless. As a trusted HYMH partner, their technical expertise, customer service, and teamwork set them apart in the testing equipment field. I highly recommend them to any organization seeking reliable engineering solutions and support."
DARREN FLETT: SYSTEMS LEAD, DRIVE TRAIN
‘I just wanted to send you a message to thank all at Incotech for their support and dedication to the leak test fixture that you have delivered against our very difficult timing plans. The customer was very pleased with the fixture that you produced and we had good feedback on our process. Once again thank you all at Incotech for their hard work on this.’
MARC PIDGEON - COMMODITY BUYER
‘I want to personally thank you all for your efforts and the work that has been completed both on the test stand design, implementing the great changes to the current rig design process, the validation of the test stand, both within India, and the UK. As well as the smooth transport and installation in India.’
‘I just wanted to thank you very much for the excellent response to our ‘plea for help’. Your swift response to repair our Middlemarch Dyno, meant we were able to carry out some extra testing for our crucial customer deadline on a Friday evening. This made a huge difference to the data we submitted and I am very grateful for your support to achieve this.’
MIKE DOWSETT - SENIOR MANAGER
‘Incotech is known to us as a very well experienced engineering company providing hi-tech special purpose machinery and test equipment. They were engaged in the design and manufacture of highly sophisticated electrical and hydraulic test rigs for our domestic and commercial water products. We are very pleased with the final result and thank their dedicated team with their client oriented approaches and transparent technical practices.’
NURCAN SIPAHI - MANUFACTURING ENGINEER