For more than 50 years, HORIBA has been a leading global supplier of wind tunnel balance systems. We are among the few companies worldwide specializing in the design and construction of aerodynamic balances with moving ground simulation systems, offering fully integrated solutions tailored for the mobility sectors.
Whether you're building a new wind tunnel or upgrading an existing facility, our custom solutions are designed to meet your specific needs, from road vehicles and aircraft to components of buildings, trains and ships.
Our six-component wind tunnel balance system enables precise measurement of drag, side force, lift force, rolling moment, pitch moment, and yawing moment.
Enhance your testing capabilities with our full-scale wind tunnel balance, designed to meet your aerodynamic testing needs from small cars to large commercial vans.
The rolling road offers a realistic road simulation, capable of reaching speeds up to 270 km/h. Integrated into the turntable and decoupled from the balance, the steel-belt system’s length and width can be customized to accommodate a wide range of vehicle dimensions and fit with the dimensions of your facility.
Ensure compliance with Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP). Our five-belt system can be used as a flat-belt dynamometer for WLTP, allowing you to determine total vehicle road load for certification and simplify your homologation process.
We design and build boundary layer treatment systems tailored to your specifications. From stationary primary systems to secondary and tertiary systems on the turntable, we provide comprehensive solutions. Whether it's a scoop, distributed suction system, or suction and blowing slots, all ducting and fans are seamlessly integrated into our machines, delivering a fully integrated system.
Rendering of a full-scale wind tunnel balance system with rolling road for automotive applications.
Reduced-scale testing provides valuable data early in the development process, at a time when full-scale models are either not available or very expensive to build. Reduced-scale models make the rapid assessments of the size and proportions of a model or different exterior designs possible.
This cost-effective testing takes up less space and accurately simulates real-world driving conditions by utilizing a five-belt rolling road system. This enables you to even optimize the underbody and assess different wheel designs early on.
Rendering of a reduced-scale wind tunnel balance system for automotive applications.
In aviation, reduced scale testing is key for aerodynamic optimization during the development phase. It provides valuable aerodynamic data before full-scale flight tests are done.
Built on a movable cart, the reduced-scale balance offers flexible configuration for various test setups in both open and closed test sections, enhancing versatility across aerodynamic environments. Multiple model fixation options, shielded by an auto-aligning non-metric fairing, ensure precise data collection. An advanced motion system enables pitch, roll, and yaw adjustments, providing full control over aerodynamic testing variables.
Rendering of a reduced-scale wind tunnel balance system for aviation applications.
Our modular design and moveable test section allow for easy scaling and adaptation, accommodating different sizes and types of models, facility layouts or test configurations.
Leverage our decades of experience and first-class service to maximize the performance of your wind tunnel balance from the start.
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