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Roush Yates Engines is the exclusive builder of Ford Performance racing teams in the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series. Image courtesy of Roush Yates Engines.
strength, stress or strain, RYE’s primary application is load, at a maximum of 5000 N (Newtons) of force. The system is easy-to-use and features a rigid, extruded aluminum column and a granite base for exceptional stiffness and stability. In addition, a large 8” base plate ensures the correct alignment of samples, although the valve springs are fixtured in self-aligning steel platens. The system also features adjustable over-travel limits that prevent accidental overloading, and inter- changeable load sensors that are mounted in a rigid wrap-around crosshead that moves up and down on the test frame column. Dominating the Track Determining the bottom line value of what a Force Measurement System represents for a company that designs, builds, and tests racing engines might be con- sidered esoteric to some, but when RYE was asked the question, the answer was clear. “Force Measurement of our valve springs has pushed our development of high performance engines and has been key to our success, resulting in four out of seven NASCAR Cup Championships in the past seven years,” beamed English. Indisputable results to be sure. www.starrettmetrology.com/force www.starrett.com WFTI
Company Profile: The L.S. Starrett Company founded in 1880 and headquartered in Athol, MA, USA, is a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, optical comparators and vision systems and force and hardness testing solutions. Starrett also manu - factures laser measurement systems, custom-engi - neered granite solutions, custom gaging, band saw blades, power tool accessories, saw blades, workshop tools and jobsite tools. The Starrett brand is recog - nized throughout the world for exceptional quality and precision. Skilled personnel, superior products, manufacturing expertise, innovation and excellent service and support have earned Starrett its reputa - tion as the “World’s Greatest Toolmakers.” Starrett has over 1400 employees worldwide. The company has five manufacturing locations in the USA, in - cluding facilities in Massachusetts, Georgia, Ohio, Minnesota, and California. Starrett also has three international manufacturing facilities. Plants are lo - cated in Brazil, Scotland and China, in addition to distribution centers and offices located worldwide. www.starrett.com
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