Automotive & Motorcycle Control Cable (Flexible Shaft) Efficiency Tester
The Automotive & Motorcycle Control Cable (Flexible Shaft) Efficiency Tester is designed to measure the load and displacement efficiency of automotive and motorcycle control cable assemblies under specified working conditions. By applying controlled push-pull forces to both ends of the cable and synchronously collecting force and displacement data, it quantitatively evaluates the transmission efficiency for various routing configurations and working strokes, providing reliable data for design verification, type testing, and quality inspection.
Application
This tester is applicable for efficiency testing of various vehicle control cables and flexible shafts, including:
(1) Automotive throttle cable efficiency testing
(2) Automotive clutch cable efficiency testing
(3) Automotive gear shift cable efficiency testing
(4) Automotive brake and parking brake cable efficiency testing
(5) Motorcycle throttle, clutch, and brake cable efficiency testing
(6) Bowden cables and flexible shaft transmission efficiency testing
(7) Control cables for electric vehicles, light vehicles, and specialty vehicles
(8) R&D, type testing, and mass production quality inspection of control cables
Standards
(1) Q/CT 29101-92 — Automotive Cable Assemblies
(2) QC/T 29101-2014 (Reference) — Automotive Control Cable Assemblies
(3) Q/SQR.04.828-2007 — Automotive Control Cable Efficiency Test Method
(4) Q/SQR.04.285 — Automotive Control Cable Performance Test Specification
(5) Q/SQR.04.405-2006 — Motorcycle Control Cable Assemblies Test Method
(6) Q/SQR.04.821-2007 — Automotive & Motorcycle Flexible Shaft and Cable Performance Test Specification
Parameters
| Item | Technical Specification |
|---|---|
| Maximum Pull Force (Tension End) | 5000 N |
| Maximum Push/Pull Force (Fixed End) | 5000 N |
| Maximum Stroke | 100 mm |
| Push/Pull Speed | 1–100 mm/min, steplessly adjustable |
| Displacement Sensor Accuracy | ±1% |
| Displacement Display Accuracy | ±1% |
| Load Measurement | Force sensors |
| Displacement Measurement | High-precision displacement sensors |
| Display | Real-time force, displacement, and efficiency |
| Curve Display | Force–Force, Displacement–Time curves |
| Print Function | Test data and curves output |
Features
(1) Dual-end synchronous measurement — Measures force and displacement at both tension and fixed ends for accurate efficiency calculation.
(2) Multiple routing simulation — Curve forming mechanism supports S-shape, U-shape, and other cable layouts to mimic real vehicle installations.
(3) Real-time efficiency display — Shows load and displacement efficiency and variation, enabling quick assessment of cable performance.
(4) Adaptive clamping structure — T-shaped sliding guide accommodates cables of different lengths and structural types.
(5) Stable low-speed loading — Stepless adjustable push/pull speed to meet standards’ loading rate requirements.
(6) Traceable data — Supports curve display and printing for quality records, analysis, and archiving.
Accessories
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cable-specific fixtures | Secure cable ends |
| T-shaped guide plate | Cable installation and routing |
| Curve forming mechanism | S-shape or U-shape routing simulation |
| Force sensors | Measure tension and fixed end load |
| Displacement sensors | Measure stroke and displacement |
| Print paper | Output for test data and curves |
| Fasteners | For fixing specimens |
Test Procedures
(1) Install the cable specimen according to the selected layout (straight, S-shape, or U-shape) per the applicable standard.
(2) Securely clamp both ends using the appropriate fixtures to prevent slippage.
(3) Set push/pull speed according to the relevant standard or company specification.
(4) Start the test; the system applies controlled push-pull forces while measuring force and displacement at both ends.
(5) Monitor the test to ensure smooth loading and consistent data collection.
(6) Upon completion of the specified stroke or cycle, stop the test.
(7) Record data, generate force–force and displacement–time curves, and calculate load and displacement efficiency.
Maintenance Information
(1) Regularly check the clamping fixtures, T-guides, and curve forming mechanisms for wear or loosening.
(2) Keep moving parts clean and lubricated.
(3) Periodically verify the calibration and accuracy of force and displacement sensors.
(4) Replace consumables such as print paper as needed.
(5) Ensure the control system and power supply are functioning properly.
FAQ
1. What is this product?
It is an efficiency tester for automotive and motorcycle control cables (flexible shafts).
2. What is this product used for?
It evaluates the load and displacement efficiency of cables under controlled push-pull conditions.
3. Why is this product important?
It provides quantitative data for design verification, type testing, and production quality inspection, ensuring control cables perform reliably in real-world applications.
4. What industries is this product suitable for?
Automotive manufacturing, motorcycle production, cable/component manufacturing, R&D labs, and quality control institutions.
5. What types of this product are available?
Testers for various automotive and motorcycle control cables, including throttle, clutch, brake, gear shift cables, Bowden cables, and flexible shafts.
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