Solution

Propeller Testing

An aerospace customer wants to test their propeller’s loads as it undergoes a multi-rotor system performance test.

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Summary

Customer Need / Challenge
An aerospace customer wants to test their propeller’s loads as it undergoes a multi-rotor system performance test. They want to measure the different vibrations, blade deflections, rotor tilts, and any other interferences the propellers may experience.
Interface Solution
Interface suggests using the 6A Series 6-Axis, and mounting it between the propellers motor and the hydraulic actuator per propeller. The 6A 6-Axis load cell will measure the movements of the propeller’s on all axis, and can also be calibrated specifically to a single range or direction. Results can be displayed and logged using the BX8 8-Channel Data Acquisition and Amplifier when connected to a PC or laptop.
Results
Interface’s 6A Series 6-Axis Load cell successfully was able to measure all axis of the propeller’s performance tests. When necessary, it was also calibrated to measure a single direction.

Materials

6A Series 6-Axis Load Cell
BX8 8-Channel Data Acquisition and Amplifier
Linear hydraulic actuators
BlueDAQ software
Customer PC or Laptop

How it Works

The 6A Series 6 Axis Load Cell is installed between the propeller’s motor and the hydraulic actuator.
Different tests were performed on the propeller’s dynamics.
Results were captured using the BX8 8-Channel Data Acquisition and Amplifier when connected to the customer’s laptop.

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