Rocket Nozzle Test System Powered by Kyntronics Servo Power Units

• Deployed 2 special-configuration dual Servo Power Unit (SPU) systems, each connected to a single cylinder—one for the X-axis and one for the Y-axis—to achieve coordinated X-Y motion.
• The dual Servo Power Unit system provided additional flow capacity for higher-speed actuation, enabling precise simulation of rocket nozzle stress testing.
• Mounted position sensors on each cylinder for closed-loop position control, ensuring high-precision rocket engine nozzle simulation.
• X and Y axis motion coordinated by the host test system using Modbus TCP/IP communications with Kyntronics SPU controllers.
• Designed as a compact servo power unit solution for aerospace test applications, providing a small footprint while delivering high performance.

• Achieved the rocket nozzle reliability and durability testing protocols with high positional accuracy.
• Energy-efficient servo power unit solution reduced power consumption compared with traditional hydraulics through power-on-demand operation.
• Environmentally friendly and sustainable design with minimal fluid usage, lowering maintenance requirements.
• Flexible and programmable stroke, speed, and force allowed comprehensive testing of a wide range of rocket engine nozzles and configurations.
• By standardizing integration with the rocket motor test system, repeatability and efficiency were enhanced for fatigue testing and broader test system operations.

Force: 2,800 lbf.
Stroke: 6.0”
Speed: 18.8 in/sec

• Aerospace / Defense
• Testing

• Compact Servo Power Unit – Total Solution in a special dual configuration supplied with Kyntronics External Cylinder