Custom-built mechanical adapters to connect internal combustion engines to power test benches — designed and manufactured to the specific architecture of the customer's engine and dynamometer.
Testing an engine on a dynamometer bench requires a precise mechanical interface between the engine output — typically via the flywheel or clutch housing — and the dynamometer input shaft. Every combination of engine and test equipment has different geometry, alignment and torque requirements, making generic off-the-shelf solutions impractical.
NAPRO Eletrônica Industrial designs and manufactures custom couplings in machined cast iron, developed from the actual specifications of the engine and dynamometer — ensuring precise alignment, efficient torque transmission and operational safety during testing.
The coupling is positioned between the engine block and the dynamometer, bolting to the engine's flywheel housing or clutch cover. The central splined shaft transmits engine torque directly to the dynamometer, while the outer housing ensures alignment and structural support for the assembly.
The geometry of each piece is designed from engine data — flange spacing, spline diameter and pitch, bolt pattern and maximum operating torque — ensuring the assembly operates safely and without harmful play during tests.
The couplings are used in laboratories and development centres that need to carry out power, torque, fuel consumption and emissions tests directly on the engine, out of the vehicle. They are especially suited for:
Because each coupling is purpose-built, it can be designed for any engine–dynamometer combination — including truck, bus, agricultural machinery, marine and special-purpose engines. Contact us to assess your requirements.
Send us your engine and dynamometer specifications and our team will assess the feasibility and prepare a custom coupling proposal.