Measuring the handling properties of light truck, SUV and racing tires presents unique challenges for tire researchers. Accurately replicating the necessary high loading and extreme motorsports speeds in a controlled laboratory setting requires extraordinarily high-performing test equipment.
Steve Sattler - Senior Application Engineer and Michael Pavek - Tire Test System Product Manager explore how the Flat-Trac LTRe Force & Moment Measurement System combines advanced MTS motion control and sensing technologies to deliver the elevated torque, lateral force and dynamic control capabilities needed for meaningful light truck, SUV and racing tire research.
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The Flat-Trac LTRe system is purpose-engineered to measure the complete handling properties of an enormous range of tires, including light truck and racing. Featuring state-of-the-art permanent magnet electric motor technology, it is the highest capacity system in MTS' diverse portfolio of Flat-Trac Tire Test Systems. |
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LTRe (Light Truck & Racing electric): dynamic force and moment testing of light truck, SUV and motorsport tires (up to 10,000 Nm imposed) – features MTS permanent magnet electric spindle torque drive |
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CT (Cornering & Traction) Plus: dynamic force and moment testing of passenger car tires (up to 6000 Nm imposed) – features MTS permanent magnet electric spindle torque drive |
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CT (Cornering & Traction): affordable dynamic force and moment testing of passenger car tires |
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Classic/SS (Steady State): high-sensitivity, steady-state force and moment testing of passenger car tires |
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