Temperature Measurement in Test Vehicles and Test Benches in the Automotive Industry
Precise temperature measurement is essential for testing, validating and approving automotive components, from prototype development to series production. In test vehicles, on chassis dynamometers and on engine and component test benches, temperatures must be measured reliably, quickly and reproducibly on fixed components, rotating parts and within fluid circuits, as well as in air and exhaust gas flows. The temperature sensors used must be able to withstand high thermal, mechanical and electrical loads while ensuring a high level of measurement accuracy.
SAB Bröckskes offers a comprehensive portfolio of thermocouples and resistance thermometers for temperature measurement in automotive testing applications. These sensors have been developed for typical measurement tasks on test benches and in vehicle testing. They are suitable for measuring surface temperatures on exhaust systems and brake discs, measuring temperatures in fuel, oil and cooling circuits, and measuring temperatures on live components or in air and gas flows. Our sensor solutions are designed to meet the requirements of modern testing and measurement technology.
As a manufacturer with over 75 years' experience, we develop standard designs as well as customer-specific temperature sensors that are precisely adapted to installation conditions, the measurement medium, the temperature range, EMC requirements and connection technology. This enables testing engineers to obtain robust, application-oriented sensor solutions for reliable measurement results in everyday test bench and vehicle testing operations.
Temperature Measurement for Test Bench and Vehicle Testing Applications
In automotive test benches, the requirements for temperature measurement vary significantly depending on the measurement point, the measurement medium and the test setup. The different requirements regarding mounting, measurement dynamics, temperature range and signal transmission mean that specifically designed temperature sensors and matched accessories are essential.
The following sections categorise the typical application areas of temperature measurement in test bench operation and vehicle testing, providing targeted access to more detailed information.