Portable Aerospace Test System: Requiring Actuators to Apply Precise Force Over a Wide Force Range

A Defense and Aerospace Test System Company was awarded a project involving a challenging application to test F-18 Tail Hook Dampers that required actuators to apply a precise force over a wide force range (50 lbf. – 14,000 lbf.). In addition, the application required that the test stand be portable and have a smaller footprint than what was typically used in conventional test equipment of this type.

“The biggest advantage of Kyntronics’ actuator was the very nature of the system’s self-contained, modular configuration – delivering all required functionality and low-end force control we need for testing… it saved us many days of assembly/set-up/testing/tuning, and cost as well. Also, this system provides our customer the ability to test their products without using external hydraulic power, which makes it very portable and manageable.”
-Chant Engineering Manager