Hydraulic Components & Solutions for Test & Simulation Systems

IC-Fluid Power supports test and simulation applications with hydraulic components and engineering support that deliver precision, durability, and confidence in data integrity.

Hydraulic Components & Solutions for Test & Simulation Systems

Test and simulation applications rely on hydraulic systems for accurate force reproduction, high-frequency dynamic motion, and repeatable, real-world load simulation. These systems are used in lab environments that replicate extreme operating conditions, from road-induced vibration to aerodynamic forces, long before products reach the field.

What Common Challenges Do Hydraulics Solve in Test & Simulation?

Achieving high force output with precise positional control
Maintaining repeatability and accuracy at both low and very high frequencies
Managing rapidly changing pressures and flows during dynamic testing
Minimizing friction, hysteresis, and leakage for clean data collection
Supporting high accelerations and short strokes without deflection
Ensuring system reliability and longevity under continuous fatigue testing
Integrating components into space-constrained test stands
Protecting expensive test systems during failure or overload scenarios

What Are Real-Life Test & Simulation Applications?

Automotive component lifecycle testing using hydraulic test cylinders and servo valves with rod-locking cylinders for safe load holding during static or endurance test phases
Road-load simulation for vehicle durability and vibration analysis with test actuators and high-response servo valves
Aerospace flight-phase simulation for flaps, slats, and structural components using long-stroke hydraulic test cylinders and servo valves, with rod locks for protection during load holding or emergency stop conditions
Seal fatigue and friction testing using double-rod hydraulic test cylinders
Drive component testing under combined axial and lateral forces using custom hydraulic cylinders and servo valves, with integrated rod-locking systems to safely hold position during setup, calibration, or failure testing
High-frequency vibration tests up to 1,000 Hz using high-bandwidth servo valves & rigid hydrostatic cylinders
Moment and torsion testing of truck axles and driveline components using rotary vane actuators
High-pressure proof and burst testing of hoses, tubes, and components using hydraulic pressure intensifiers

What Hydraulic Components Are Used in Test & Simulation Systems?

hydraulic test cylinder for dynamic and static testing applications from Hänchen

Hydraulic Actuators – Hänchen

High-precision hydraulic servo actuators designed for static and dynamic testing, delivering accurate force, position, and speed control across a wide frequency range.

Automotive durability and lifecycle testing
Aerospace structural and environmental simulation
Seal and friction testing
High-frequency dynamic test benches

Force capacity:
up to 352.5 lbf (1,568 kN)
Stroke range:
0.04-59.06 in (1-1,500 mm)
Operating pressure:
up to 4,640 psi (320 bar)
Frequency range: Static to 1,000 Hz, limited only by your valve’s capabilities
Speed: up to 4 m/s
Configuration options: single-rod, double-rod, and hydrostatic

Hydraulic Servo Valves – Domin

High-response hydraulic servo valves with low hysteresis and wide frequency bandwidth, enabling precise flow control in demanding test environments.

Road-load simulation systems
High-frequency vibration testing
Multi-axis test rigs
Advanced real-time control applications

Flow rate: up to 66 gpm (250 lpm)
Frequency response: up to 250 Hz
Operating pressure: up to 10 bar (145 psi)
Hysteresis: ≤ 0.2%

hydraulic rod locking device ratio-clamp by hanchen

Rod-Lock Cylinders – Hänchen

Clamping systems designed to mechanically lock hydraulic cylinders, protecting valuable test components during system failure or pressure loss.

Aerospace testing environments
High-value or safety-critical test setups
Load-holding during static and dynamic testing applications

General holding force:
up to 168,607 lbf (750 kN)
Holding force with reduced releasing pressure: up to 29,225 lbf (130 kN)
Holding force with a pressure piston seal: up to 78783 lbf (350 kN)
Holding force as a safety component: up to 101,164 lbf (450 kN)

Vane Style hydraulic Rotary Actuator - Hense rotary actuator

Rotary Vane Actuators – Hense

Vane-style actuators provide extremely high torque over limited angular rotation, ideal for moment and torsion testing.

Truck axle testing
Driveline fatigue and failure analysis
Dynamic torsional load testing

Specific torque:
6.59 lbf/psi (130.99 Nm/bar)
Nominal torque:
27,057 lbf (36,677 Nm)
Rotation angle: 120º
Operating pressure:
up to 4,061 psi (280 bar)

silver hydraulic pressure intensifier, MP-T series transparent

Pressure Intensifiers – ScanWill

Hydraulic pressure intensifiers generate ultra-high test pressures from existing HPUs, meaning no additional high-pressure pumps.

Hydraulic component pressure testing
Hose and tube burst testing
Diesel engine fuel system testing

Output pressure:
up to 58,000 psi (4,000 bar)
Pressure ratios:
many options, up to 16:1
Input pressure:
up to 2,900 psi (200 bar)

Why Work With IC-Fluid Power for Test & Simulation Applications?

IC-Fluid Power brings decades of experience supporting heavy-duty and light-weight test and simulation systems across automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets. With an in-house team of engineers that work closely with the people manufacturing your components, we ensure that every aspect meets the performance, accuracy, and durability requirements of modern test benches.

What is the IC-Fluid Power Difference?

Deep sourcing expertise across European hydraulic manufacturers
Access to the largest range of hydraulic testing actuators on the market, as well as high-performance servo valves and other specialty testing components
Ability to cross-reference and recommend alternatives that don’t sacrifice performance
Support for industry standards and safety-critical applications
Responsive lead times and local technical support
Engineering guidance to match flow, pressure, frequency, and force requirements

If you’re designing or maintaining hydraulic systems for test and simulation applications, IC-Fluid Power can help identify the right components for your system requirements.

Contact an engineer today.