Wheel Force Transducers for Vehicle Testing

Michigan Scientific Wheel Force Transducers are known for being incredibly reliable and easy to install. This is important for winter vehicle testing. They can easily be used in any testing environment, including snow, without compromising transducer precision or durability. The Wireless Telemetry Wheel Force Transducer is ideal for winter testing for vehicle dynamics and handling in extreme conditions. Check out the video below to see a real world test while using Michigan Scientific WFTs in the snow.

Determining Tire Slip Using Wheel Force Transducers

What is not shown in the video, but was measured during testing, was when the tire was slipping excessively with a low coefficient of friction (COF). The wheel force transducer measured the forces imparted on the wheel as well as the wheel speed. When the tire starts to slip due to a low COF on ice, snow, or even sand, the data will show an increase in wheel speed in conjunction with a decrease in force on the wheel.

This is not only important for vehicle development and determining how the vehicle handles in the snow, but for tire testing and development as well. Real-world data of the forces and moments on a vehicle wheel is extremely valuable for all parts of tire testing and validation. It is important to have accurate measurements of how the tire interacts with both the vehicle and the environment, and how that may impact vehicle handling for the driver. Customers rely on manufacturers to ensure that their vehicles are safe.

If you are interested in learning more about how Wheel Force Transducers can help with your vehicle testing and validation, contact a Michigan Scientific representative today.

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