Plant Parts Ltd is poised to redefine hydraulic motor testing with the launch of its ground-breaking new facility, ‘The Rig,’ at its Suffolk headquarters. Representing an investment of approximately £1 million – the largest in the company’s 30-plus-year history – this bespoke system signals a significant step forward for quality assurance and technical capability within the construction machinery aftermarket.
The Rig has been purpose-built to test Swing Drive and Final Drive hydraulic motors under real-world conditions, with load testing capabilities of up to 132kW. Designed with advanced data capture and a state-of-the-art electronic dynamometer, the facility enables precise simulation, ensuring each motor meets or exceeds OEM specifications.
What sets The Rig apart is not only its technical sophistication but also its uniqueness. It is believed to be the only facility of its kind in Europe – and possibly the world – offering fully automated, single-operator testing within a fixed, energy-efficient structure that incorporates regenerative energy recovery.
What makes The Rig unique?
- Designed for Swing Drive and Final Drive hydraulic motors, The Rig offers:
- Load testing up to 132kW
- Coverage for motors from 18cc to 340cc
- Simulation of real-world operating conditions
- Fully automated, single-operator testing
- Advanced data acquisition and performance reporting
At the heart of the facility is a state-of-the-art electronic dynamometer, enabling precise energy usage measurement and validation against OEM specifications. Unlike conventional hydraulic test rigs, it features a fully electronic, fixed structure with regenerative capabilities, making it fully bespoke for motors rather than adapted from pump systems.
Despite global supply chain challenges, the company successfully delivered this ambitious project through close collaboration with specialist partners. The result is a facility capable of exceeding traditional testing methods used across much of the sector.
More than just an investment in equipment, The Rig represents a long-term commitment to innovation, customer value, and industry leadership – setting a new benchmark for hydraulic motor testing worldwide.
To learn more or register your interest, please visit: https://plantparts.com/about-us/the-rig-testing-facility
Contact: 01473 820910
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