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Manual Life Cycle Station
Versatile pneumatic life cycle testing system capable of automating complex motion sequences for various components, with customizable cylinder options and easy-to-use programming software.
MGA’s line of life cycle test stations have the potential to conduct many types of tests. The Life Cycle Station is a controller that will operate a series of pneumatic actuators to repeatedly perform a sequence of motions. This action is automated by a central PLC, and is programmed by the operator through easy-to-use software.
Test personnel can choose from a large variety of cylinder options and set them up in numerous combinations to mechanically cycle or fatigue many different types of components. Popular examples include load application, cycling on/off switches, functioning automotive seats, opening/closing car doors, etc. MGA has been conducting life cycle testing for many years and has optimized the design of this multi-purpose test tool.
System Features
- Compact, turn-key controller with various accessory options with training from highly experienced test personnel
- Completely automated test system which will execute the cycle sequence until program completion or interruption from a sensor input
- Central PC with easy-to-use sequence programming software
- Up to 16 pneumatic outputs (ideal for 8 cylinders with insert and retract ports) for a standard station
- Up to 6 inputs for contact sensors such as limit switches, etc. for a standard station
- Manual controls give the test operator complete command over the system
- Each pneumatic output pressure can be individually set to a maximum of 100 psi
- Highly durable with repeatable control
Test Standards
- This system is able to execute either a basic or complex combination of test steps
- Used daily for hundreds of known automotive, transportation, and custom-engineered test sequences
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