TS GiM test benches and automotive testing equipment

TS GiM testing equipment: endurance test rigs, functional analyzers, destructive torque benches, environmental chambers, and NVH acoustic platforms.

TS GiM GIM1 series dynamic endurance test benches for transmission shafts

TS GiM GIM1 test benches are engineered for dynamic durability evaluations on drive shafts spanning lengths between 300 and 3300 mm. The rig applies cyclic mechanical forces, replicating severe automotive operating profiles across long-term component lifecycle schedules.

Accommodates vehicle transmission shaft specimens with lengths from 300 to 3300 mm
Delivers controlled dynamic torsional loading cycles according to testing routines
High-accuracy instrumentation monitoring torque and shaft deflection throughout operation
Modular mounting adapters compatible with constant velocity joint drive connections

TS GiM GIM2 series functional test benches for drive shafts and couplings

TS GiM GIM2 testing systems evaluate operational characteristics across drive shafts and couplings. The machine varies rotational speeds and applied loads while recording angular deflection, axial stroke displacement, axial forces, circular runout, and torsional backlash.

Continuous registration of dynamic angular position and axial stroke travel displacement
High precision detection of torsional backlash and secondary bending moments in joints
Real-time monitoring of component non-roundness profiles and operating axial thrust
Automated calibration routines utilizing standard torque transducer reference channels

TS GiM GIM3 series destructive load test benches for drive shafts

TS GiM GIM3 test benches execute destructive overload testing on vehicle drive shafts by applying progressively increasing loads up to ultimate structural failure. The rig evaluates torsional yield strength limits under constant torque or prescribed twisting angle profiles.

Destructive mechanical overload evaluations driven to ultimate component fracture
Testing under constant applied torque regimes or steady angular deflection profiles
Simulation of static steering deflection angles combined with suspension jounce travel
Armored protective enclosure designed to safeguard operators during burst fractures

TS GiM GIM4 series joint boot test benches with environmental chamber

TS GiM GIM4 test machines conduct accelerated aging and endurance evaluations on flexible CV joint boot covers. The machine operates with up to eight boot assemblies simultaneously within an integrated environmental chamber spanning temperatures from -60 °C to +180 °C.

Simultaneous testing of up to eight joint boot components inside a shared chamber
Broad temperature envelope ranging from extreme -60 °C chill up to +180 °C heat
Continuous monitoring and measurement of grease retention and boot seal tightness
Evaluation of elastomer compound resistance against ozone aging and flex fatigue

TS GiM GIM5 series four-square energy-efficient drive shaft test benches

TS GiM GIM5 test rigs leverage the mechanical four-square closed-loop principle for parallel endurance testing on 2 to 4 drive shafts (up to 8 joints). The recirculating torque loop recovers mechanical energy, delivering minimal electrical grid draw during extended trials.

Parallel endurance testing of two to four drive shafts accommodating up to eight joints
Four-square closed mechanical circuit principle enabling exceptional energy efficiency
Multiaxial simulation of dynamic suspension geometry, steering angles, and cooling airflow
Substantial reduction in utility power consumption during prolonged endurance programs

TS GiM GIM6 series NVH acoustic and vibration test stands for joint shafts

TS GiM GIM6 test stands investigate noise, vibration, and harshness phenomena across joint shafts, addressing rigorous modern e-mobility acoustic specifications. The rig identifies resonance frequencies and acoustic noise origins under dynamic suspension stroke motion.

Dedicated diagnostic platform for driveline noise, vibration, and harshness NVH profiles
Full alignment with demanding quiet-cabin requirements across electric vehicle architectures
Integrated dynamic shaker axis simulating high-frequency road surface irregularities
Precision microphone arrays and non-contact laser vibrometers capturing acoustic emission

Scientific heritage and advanced engineering background of TS GiM

German mechanical manufacturer TS GiM traces its engineering history to 1994, when Professor Christoph Troeder founded an innovative spin-off enterprise within RWTH Aachen University laboratories.

From its inception, the company focused on engineering specialized high-precision test benches dedicated to vehicle transmission components.

In 1995, manufacturing operations transferred to a production facility in Eschweiler near Aachen, which expanded in 2001 through two dedicated assembly halls.

Today, the GiM brand operates within Test Industry Germany GmbH, serving as a recognized European R&D and assembly center for automotive manufacturers.

Dynamic endurance testing on drive and propeller shafts via GIM1 benches

TS GiM GIM1 testing systems perform comprehensive endurance evaluations on vehicle driveline elements subjected to severe cyclic mechanical loads. The heavy-duty structural frame accommodates drive shafts and propeller assemblies across a wide specimen length envelope ranging from 300 to 3300 mm.

Automated electro-hydraulic drives reproduce punishing operational driving profiles, including hard vehicle acceleration, emergency deceleration, and rough road surface dynamics.

Continuous electronic recording of angular twist identifies material fatigue stress concentration long before structural fracture develops.

Comprehensive functional verification procedures utilizing GIM2 machines

TS GiM GIM2 test benches provide multi-parameter functional inspection of drive shaft geometry and constant velocity joint performance.

The system modulates rotational speed and applied torque while simultaneously tracking dynamic angular position, axial stroke displacement, and generated axial thrust.

The precision measurement instrumentation captures joint torsional backlash, circular runout, and secondary bending moments across diverse spatial joint articulation angles.

Measured data feeds directly into digital diagnostic packages to evaluate torque transmission smoothness against design tolerances.

Destructive torsional overload evaluations driven to fracture on GIM3 rigs

TS GiM GIM3 testing units conduct mechanical overload routines advancing through plastic deformation to ultimate structural fracture of drive shaft specimens. The load module applies steadily increasing or cyclic torque to identify actual yield limits, plastic twist angles, and fracture behavior.

The mechanical layout simulates extreme road incidents by combining maximum static steering lock angles with suspension spring deflection travel limits.

Operator safety during destructive separation of high-strength alloy steels is protected by a heavy-gauge armored steel enclosure surrounding the test cell.

Environmental endurance testing on joint boot covers inside GIM4 chambers

To investigate thermo-mechanical aging and wear degradation of elastomeric CV joint boot covers, TS GiM manufactures specialized GIM4 test machines.

The integrated environmental chamber maintains precise thermal conditioning between -60 °C and +180 °C while operating up to eight components simultaneously.

During continuous rotation and cyclic angular flexing, automated sensors monitor boot surface temperature and seal containment integrity. An optical inspection system detects micro-fissures and traces of lubricating grease loss under severe sub-zero cold or elevated thermal operational conditions.

Acoustic and vibration NVH transmission diagnostics using GIM6 platforms

Modern electric vehicle architectures demand whisper-quiet driveline operation, inspiring the development of TS GiM GIM6 testing systems.

The rig analyzes acoustic emissions, vibration signatures, and structural harshness across joint shafts, isolating high-frequency noise, micro-impacts, and driveline resonance.

The installation incorporates an electro-dynamic shaker simulating high-frequency road roughness alongside non-contact laser vibrometers and calibrated microphone arrays.

The measurement architecture decomposes vibration spectra into distinct harmonic orders, enabling design engineers to eliminate noise origins.

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