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Hydraulic Test Benches for Taps and mixers

Quick and easy installation of valves of any shape
Automatic testing without manual intervention
Test reproducibility
Standard tests according to NF, EN, ASSE, NHS standards

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EC and EF flow

0-25 l/min

HW and CW pressure

0-6 bars

Temperature measurement HW, CW, MW

± 0,2° C

Products tested

Sector of activity

Electronic Mixer TapMixer TapMechanical Mixer TapThermostatic Mixer TapFaucetTimed TapIndustrial Valve

Main functions

The performance test bench for mixing and mixing valves is a test bench designed to measure the performance of valves and fittings using measuring instruments. The station is used to test the mechanical strength and hydraulic characteristics of mechanical and thermostatic mixing and mixing valves.

This test bench can be used by :

R&D for design ;
production for series testing;
the laboratory for characterization, qualification and compliance with standards.

Our valve test benches are designed on a modular basis, and can be equipped with software to automate testing, to control measuring instruments, to carry out standardized tests autonomously, and to deliver a documented report. The software is responsible for chaining test scenarios (flow and temperature settings, test sequences according to standards, etc.), recording measurement results, performing calculations and editing a results report.

Operating mode

The test bench generates pressure using slave pumps, and controls the movement of control levers for taps, mixers and mixing valves using motorized actuators. These actuators are mounted on a C-beam which allows flexible attachment of all types of valve. When the devices to be tested are positioned on the test bench, pre-programmed test scenarios are run to measure pressures, flows, positions, torque and operating force.

Device features

Test device orientation and positioning plate
Automatic actuators for all types of valves
All-stainless steel chassis
PC control

Technical specifications

Operation of self-learning servo controls
Closed-loop pressure generation (Hot water, Cold water) from 0 to 6 bar (± 0.05) from 0 to 2×25 l/min
Instant pressure variation by programming
Operation force and torque 100 N; 6 Nm
Automatic integration of test standards into software
Automatic redaction and editing of test reports according to selected standards
Archiving and data transmission
Optimization of water recovery (hot-cold)

Mitigeur mécanique

Linear and rotary actuators adjust flow rates and temperatures.

Mitigeur thermostatique

Two rotary actuators are positioned on the thermostatic mixing valves to initiate a complete test in accordance with NF3 standards.

Montage simple

Positioning the valves on the actuators is quick and easy.

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Perf-Valve benefits

Bench flexibility

The performance bench can be adapted to a wide range of valves, thus broadening the spectrum of products to be tested.

Automatic reports

Automatically write and edit test reports according to selected standards.

Automatic tests

Tests are performed automatically, with no manual intervention required.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS of the Performance Bench for Faucets and Mixers

Spécification	Perf-Valve
Performances Hydrauliques
Débit EC et EF	0-25 L/min
Pression EC et EF	0-6 bar
Mesure de pression	± 0,01 bar
Débitmètrie EC, EF, EM	± 0,1 l/min
Régulation de pression EC et EF	± 0,05 bar
Performances Thermiques
Mesure de température EC, EF, EM	± 0,2° C
Performances Mécaniques
Actionneur rotatif
Couple max. dans les 2 sens	6 N.m
Vitesse max. dans les 2 sens	180°/s
Résolution de la mesure de couple	0,01 N.m
Résolution de la mesure de position angulaire	0,1°
Angle de rotation max	illimité
Actionneur linéaire
Force max. dans les 2 sens	100 N
Course max	125 mm
Vitesse max	<40 mm/s
Précision de la mesure de force	± 0,1 N
Précision de la mesure de position	± 0,02 mm
Dimension du Poste
Largeur	1 400 mm
Profondeur	800 mm
Hauteur	1 500 mm
Poids	≈250 kg

OPTIONS

Actionneur linéaire

The linear actuator can be used to operate valve controls such as the flow rate of a mechanical mixing valve, diverter controls, timed valves, etc. It features force and position measurement, and can be controlled in terms of position, speed and force.

Actionneur rotatif

The rotary actuator is used to operate rotary valve controls. It features torque and position measurement, and can be controlled for position, speed and torque. The output shaft is a splined hollow shaft that can accommodate a wide range of tooling. It can also be coupled to a linear actuator (to operate single-control mechanical mixing valves, for example).

By-Pass Chaud Froid

The hot-cold by-pass allows hot water to be sent to the cold water inlet of the tap and vice versa. In particular, this system is used to cool thermostatic valve bodies during the thermal cut-out test (initial draw-off).

Cuves internes de régulation de température par échangeurs sur sources externes

Temperature control vessels regulate hot and cold water temperature within the bench, and are therefore independent of external power supplies. Thanks to the limited volume of the tanks, temperature setpoints can be changed in less than a minute, and high-precision temperature control is possible whatever the test conditions and bench power supply. Heating and cooling capacities are provided by external water supplies, which may be an existing plant circuit or independent hot and cold water loops.

Détection de fuites internes et externes

The internal and external leak detection system consists of 2 leak detection sensors. The first is positioned at the valve outlet to check that the valve does not leak when in the closed position (internal leak). The second is positioned at the recovery sink to detect any abnormal external leakage from the tap, and stop the test and the bench water supplies.

Tests de pression statique jusqu’à 16 bar

This system enables leak testing at high pressures, up to 16 bar, when the valve is in the closed position.

Logiciel d’analyse et de rapport automatique

The automatic analysis and reporting software allows you to use measurement files to perform analyses of each test function according to various standards, display curves and numerical results, and edit an automatic test report.

Abaissement rapide de température d’eau chaude

This system enables a sudden drop in hot water temperature to 12°C in a matter of seconds. In particular, it is used to characterize the behavior of thermostatic mixing valves in the event of a sudden change in hot water supply temperature.

Motorisation de la platine de fixation des appareils

Motorization of the valve mounting plate enables the valve to be positioned precisely and easily in relation to the actuator mounting beam, along 2 axes (translation and rotation). Thanks to program control, the user can memorize a particular test position associated with a particular type of valve.

Répartiteur d’eau vers circuit chaud et froid pour économie d’énergie et circuit fermé

When the water supply circuit to a bench is a closed circuit, the Splitter returns the mixed water mixed by the tap to the hot water circuit on the one hand and the cold water circuit on the other, in proportion to temperature. Thanks to this system, the heating and cooling capacities of the hot and cold water generators can be significantly reduced.