Aircraft Structural Testing

Our comprehensive testing capabilities cover every critical aircraft component, from structural elements to safety systems. We specialize in testing carbon-fiber-reinforced composites, pressure vessels, engine components, and complete assemblies. Our expertise spans the entire range of aerospace materials and components, so you can be certain of the thorough validation of your products' integrity, safety and performance.

We provide a complete suite of testing solutions including mechanical testing (static, dynamic, and functional), environmental simulation, acoustic testing, and hydraulic testing. Our non-destructive testing methods utilize advanced technologies such as Acoustic Cameras and Optical 3D Measurements for precise defect detection. We complement our testing with comprehensive design support and digital engineering services.

• Mechanical Testing:
  
  • Static loading testing
• Dynamic loading testing
• Functional testing
• Compression Testing
• Tension Testing
• Torsion Testing
• Pull testing: specific to anchor bolts and beam structures
• Frame Bending Testing: Testing airframe structures made of carbon fiber-reinforced composite materials to achieve weight and fuel-saving targets.
• Door Strength testing
• Seat Testing: Ensuring compliance with rigorous safety standards for seat structures in aircraft systems.
• Endurance Testing
  
  

• Multiaxial Structures Testing: Testing behavior of components and structures under multiaxial, dynamic loads.

• Notching and Impact Testing

• Element, Material and Component Testing
• Component calibration
• Engine Shaft Testing: Assessing engine shafts' capability to withstand high numbers of fatigue cycles of torsion moments throughout their life.
• Gearbox Testing
• Engine Casing Testing: Simulating high loads from multiple directions and large numbers of fatigue cycles for the main engine casing of aircraft engine compressor modules.
• Structural equipment testing: Testing of storage racks, step ladders, vehicle supports, support structures and tripod jacks
• Imbalance Testing
• Ultimate Load Testing
• Proof Load testing and visual inspection: specific to inspection of standard and customised lifting equipment according to both Singapore and international standards (To MOM and IB certification standards)
• Torque Testing
• Fatigue Testing
• Hydrostatic testing on pressure vessel ( to MOM certification, or API inspection)
• Environmental Testing:
  • Climactic preconditioning
• Acoustic Testing:
  • Acoustic Camera and Optical 3D Measurement: Identifying small defects within materials like carbon-fiber-reinforced composites quickly and precisely.
• Hydraulic Testing: Performing specialist pressure tests on pipe systems, such as air ducts and fuel pipes, to demonstrate structural resistance.
• Instrumentation
• Deformation measurement

We are able to offer exceptional flexibility in an extensive range of test set-ups. Our advanced facilities feature multiple hydraulic cylinders and high-capacity measuring systems with 250+ channels. Our equipment offers various base plates, with the largest reaching sizes of up to 10 x 5 meters, providing exceptional flexibility to accommodate a wide range of test setups.

We operate:

• 60+ actuators and load cells (1kN to 1MN range)
• Two configurable multichannel control systems, each supporting up to 32 channels, for precise control and monitoring capabilities
• Specialized equipment including a unique autoclave system, impact drop tower, furnaces, climate chambers, and mobile gas gun.
• A wide temperature range from -70°C to 415°C enables testing under extreme environmental conditions.

Maximum pressure units of 100 bar for fluids and 76 bar for gases, ensuring structural integrity under high-pressure conditions  

Element has a global reach, with Berlin as our flagship aircraft structural testing site, which specializes in complex product testing that requires large-scale rigs and equipment. Wherever you are in the world, Element has a team of experts ready to help.