B525 ITFV TEST RIGS (Integrated three function Valves)
Helicopters. The test rig solution included hydraulic controls and instrumentation and integration into the control system to make a quick efficient method of testing the units. Comar had previously built the full actuator test rigs for B525 to which the valves were attached so we were in a perfect position to understand the functionality of the valves and the most ergonomic and efficient way of testing. We introduced a new LED lighting system which was very successful and now a standard in most Comar rigs. When the system was live and active we had the testing area illuminated with red LED’s to show and warn none users that the rig was in operation and testing. Once safe and not testing the test area was illuminated in green light. A simple idea but adds to the Comar outstanding HSE compliant solutions.
MRJ TRAS (Thrust Reverser Actuation System)
The TRAS rigs include the complete hydraulic servo loading system, control electronics, environmental testing equipment to test the thrust reverser system through production acceptance testing , performance and endurance programmes; the rig is a complete turnkey package using proven test principles and software developed over a number of years in conjunction with our customers.
F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
Since Comar's success in developing a test rig for the weapons bay door system, we have been involved in developing a number of test rigs for the testing of uplock actuators, rotary geared actuators and many of the anicllary actuator tests. The latest in this line is the current build of rigs to test the CTOL (conventional take off and landing) variant door actuators and unit testing of the tail hook actuator for the carrier variant (CV), the tail hook catches a wire on the aircraft carrierdeck to arrest the travel of the fighter.
Test Facility Expansion
This adds to their existing mineral oil supplies, mineral oil valve test rig and flat bed torsional static load test rig, and will soon be complemented by a Skydrol pump test rig, pressure impulse rig, proof pressure rig, new accumulator test rig and torsional fatigue rig.
The plan is to offer to our customers the facility to carry out none PAT tests at our site without the need for capital investment in equipment, this can be manned by Comar personnel or access given to customers staff.
