FINNING UK & Ireland has announced it is investing more than £200,000 in advanced engine testing technology.
Dynamometer engine testing solutions are being upgraded across the Finning network as part of a programme aimed at expanding the range of engineering support available to customers.
The latest test cell development at the company’s Cannock HQ has included a new £160,000 high-power dynamometer to certify the build quality, strength and power of engines being overhauled at the firm’s component rebuild centre departments.
Dave Carter, head of rebuild, repair and response at Finning UK & Ireland, said, “Dyno testing allows for the optimisation of engine performance, ensuring the most efficient settings are in force for better fuel economy, while collecting essential data on power, torque and force. Dyno testing is also a diagnostic tool, helping to fine tune the engine by delivering critical insights into reliability and how it meets specification.
“Our quality control standards are extremely high. Maximising uptime and extending the life and performance of equipment is at the heart of the services we provide. Dyno testing is a crucial stage in the Finning Cat Certified rebuild process and this is also extended to customers taking advantage of the self-service programme too.”
The equipment installed at Cannock is part of a new rebuild centre of excellence workshop currently under construction to accommodate growing demand for machine rebuilds and major reconditions. The investment in the 1,230sqm unit comes as more customers choose Cat Certified Rebuilds under the Finning ‘Rebuilt and Ready to Go’ programme, offering immediate access to Cat machines that have been fully rebuilt to deliver ‘like-new’ performance.
Dave Carter added, “Performance testing makes sure what is delivered in the workshop is also delivered out in the field. We are committed to a rebuild process that results in machines that perform in their working environment. Our investment in dyno testing helps to ensure a like-new machine that is ready to work.”
