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A precision-engineered rolling road belt from IPCO delivers the performance, balance, and stability needed to carry out tire testing under dynamic conditions on a high-speed rolling road. IPCO rolling road belts can also be used to assess aerodynamics in wind tunnels.
The inherent strength, stability, and balance of precision engineered IPCO steel belts have made them the steel belt of choice for manufacturers of rolling road automotive conveyors and wind tunnels for many years.
Steel road roller belts are used by tire manufacturers to test tire performance under different loads and forces. Wind tunnels enable racing teams, car manufacturers, and aerospace companies to assess the aerodynamics of new designs. Both depend on an automotive rolling road belt capable of delivering straight, balanced running at speeds of up to 250 km/h.
High speed
Up to 250 km/h
Rolling road belts run at up to 70 m/s
Reliable
80+
Skilled service technicians across 25 countries
Recommended
90.5%
Of IPCO customers would recommend us to others
How it works
Rolling roads for tire testing use a small IPCO steel belt, typically 400–800 mm wide, 0.4–0.8 mm thick, and 2–6 m long. The tire is positioned on the belt, which is then “driven” at various speeds, loads, and camber angles, allowing tire performance to be monitored and assessed.
Rolling roads are also used in wind tunnels, where they are more commonly known as “moving ground plane” systems. These systems have applications in motorsports, automotive manufacturing, and aerospace. They are used to develop more efficient designs through reduced drag. Belts for this application needs to be significantly larger but still require precision engineering, perfect straightness, and the use of a highly durable stainless steel.
Benefits
IPCO high strength martensitic stainless steel belts such as 1650SM grade offer the excellent mechanical properties needed for these applications.
Other key properties include:
Precision manufacturing for straight running
Consistent, reliable operation at up to 250 km/h
Excellent fatigue strength and very good wear resistance
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