Gearbox & Transmission Test Stands – Car to Wind Turbine

Gearbox test stands for maximum safety and performance

Gearboxes are at the heart of most drive systems, from the compact manual transmission in a car to the massive industrial gearbox in a wind turbine. Testing them is decisive for service life, safety and efficiency.

TMX Solutions designs gearbox test stands that adapt to different designs, load scenarios and test specifications. Manual shift force measurement, endurance testing in four-quadrant operation or vibration analysis after overhaul: we deliver the solution that fits your application.

Why gearbox test stands are indispensable

Gearboxes are among the most complex mechanical components in a drive system. They have to work reliably under high loads for years; faults or irregularities quickly lead to loss of performance, increased wear or failure.

Inside a gearbox, gears mesh to transmit torque and speed. Spur, planetary and bevel gear designs each place their own demands on load capacity, efficiency, noise and controllability. Load reversals are particularly challenging: for a moment the tooth flanks lose contact, an effect known as gear backlash. TMX handles this with dedicated control algorithms that keep load control stable through flank changes, so test conditions stay realistic.

Highlights of our test stands

🔹 Fully automated tests 🔹
Of function, service life, efficiency, noise, ratio and shift quality

🔹 Freely configurable test profiles 🔹
For realistic, repeatable conditions, including four-quadrant operation

🔹 Modular design 🔹
For flexible adaptation to different gearbox sizes and types

🔹 Precise control algorithms 🔹
For demanding load reversals, including backlash compensation

🔹 High system stability 🔹
For endurance and long-term tests in development

🔹 Production-ready test stands 🔹
High throughput, simple operation and automated results

🔹 Intuitive software 🔹
With sequence editor and fully automatic reporting

Where our test stands are used

🔹Rail 🔹
Testing of overhauled axle gearboxes for vibration, function and load capacity

🔹Cars and trucks 🔹
Performance, noise and shift quality of manual, automatic and dual-clutch transmissions

🔹Construction and agricultural machinery 🔹
Test stands for all-wheel and axle drives, construction machinery and tractor gearboxes

🔹Wind power 🔹
Endurance testing of yaw and pitch gearboxes in four-quadrant operation with changing load profiles

🔹Industry 🔹
Tests of drive gearboxes in machines, cranes and industrial plants

Test solutions for all kinds of gearboxes

TMX builds test stands for a wide range of gearbox types and applications. Our concepts draw on long experience in test stand engineering and are designed for the requirements of modern drive technology, from the manual transmission in a car to the yaw gearbox in a wind turbine.

Truck and car transmission test stand

Device under test: vehicle transmissions (manual, automatic, dual-clutch)
Test task: performance, efficiency, durability, noise
Type: development test stand, endurance test stand, component test stand
Industry: automotive

Flexibly configurable test stands for performance, efficiency, noise, temperature and endurance under realistic conditions, with high-torque load machines and structure-borne noise analysis.

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Gear shift force test stand

Device under test: car manual transmission
Test task: measurement of shift force during gear changes
Type: development test stand, component test stand, quality assurance
Industry: automotive

Compact laboratory test stand for measuring shift forces, with automated gear cycling, a sensor free of lateral forces and real-time evaluation as an XY diagram.

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Wind turbine gearbox test stand

Device under test: yaw gearbox of a wind turbine
Test task: full test after overhaul
Type: endurance test stand, component test stand
Industry: wind energy

The TMX test stand for wind turbine yaw gearboxes is an efficient, flexible solution for demanding endurance tests under realistic operating conditions.

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Rail gearbox test stand

Device under test: rail gearbox from a traction drive
Test task: full test after overhaul
Type: functional test stand, component test stand
Industry: rail vehicles

Built for overhauled rail gearboxes, this test stand adapts to different units. A measurement system captures vibration, acceleration and further parameters for detailed analysis.

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YOUR BENEFITS

Your benefits with TMX

Our gearbox test stands are built around a clear idea: a precise fit, simple operation and the highest measurement quality, matched to your test task. The result: future-proof systems that grow with your requirements.

Custom design

Every test stand is tailored to your device under test and your specific test task

Flexible architecture

Modular design for different gearbox types, drive powers and test parameters

Repeatable results

High-precision open- and closed-loop control for consistent, comparable measurements

Four-quadrant operation included

Realistic testing through freely configurable roles of drive and load machine

Intelligent control

Dedicated algorithms compensate gear backlash and keep load reversals stable

Long-term stability

Rugged mechanics and electrics for continuous operation under real conditions

YOUR CONTACT

Let's talk about your test tasks

Need a new gearbox test stand, or want to modernize an existing system? We develop your solution from the first idea to commissioning. Book a no-obligation call with our engineers.

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Test stands for gearboxes

Custom test stands for development, overhaul and endurance testing of gearboxes

Gearbox test stands for maximum safety and performance

Why gearbox test stands are indispensable

Highlights of our test stands

Where our test stands are used

Test solutions for all kinds of gearboxes

Your benefits with TMX

Custom design

Flexible architecture

Repeatable results

Four-quadrant operation included

Intelligent control

Long-term stability

Let's talk about your test tasks

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