Vehicle Inspection

Play Detector
BDF-4500

Hydraulic servo-controlled platform for systematic detection of plays in steering, suspension and transmission components — integrated with the GIVE system for automatic sequencing in the vehicle inspection programme.

NAPRO Play Detector BDF-4500

Systematic detection of plays in undercarriage components

The BDF-4500 play detector uses a hydraulic servo-controlled platform that applies controlled forces in multiple directions — horizontal (transverse and longitudinal), vertical and combined — to provoke plays and failures in undercarriage components that could not be detected by a simple visual inspection.

The operator visually inspects the components while the platform applies the forces, identifying plays, impacts and looseness in joints, bearings, tie rods, stabiliser bars and other parts of the steering, suspension and transmission systems. The result is recorded in the GIVE inspection report.

  • Multi-directional hydraulic actuation
  • Inspection of steering, suspension and transmission
  • Detects plays not visible in static inspection
  • Controlled and configurable applied force
  • Integration with the GIVE system
  • Inspection light included

Technical Specifications — BDF-4500

Max. vehicle weight
5,000 kgf
Actuation
Hydraulic servo-controlled
Movement directions
Transverse, longitudinal, vertical and combined
Max. transverse force
Configurable (kN)
Platform dimensions
Suitable for light vehicles
Components inspected
Steering, suspension and transmission
Inspection lighting
Included
Integration
GIVE — Vehicle Inspection Management

Main applications

Steering

Detection of plays in tie rods, steering gear, ball joints and steering column.

Suspension

Identification of wear in shock absorbers, bushings, springs and stabiliser bar links.

Transmission

Inspection of plays in CV joints, propeller shafts, rubber couplings and bearings.

Build your inspection line

The play detector is part of the complete NAPRO vehicle inspection line. Talk to our team for a customised project.