BPW already has more than 100 years experience. BPW's engineering services consistently build on this achievement.
BPW possesses decades of experience with trailers and employs a large number of specialists who can help you in your daily work. Specialists who keep you on the move, anywhere in the world. Whether you need technical advice on what is the right application for you, engineering services such as individual FEM or brake calculations, or driving and test track trials: BPW helps you to get your trailer on the road in the best possible condition.
Application consulting
BPW can assist you in standardising vehicle frames and can help you to select axles and axle units which are appropriate for a
particular market or application.With BPW, your ideas are in the best hands. That’s because BPW offers you a wide range of ingenious
solutions for technical applications. Whether you have detailed questions or want to develop complete vehicles: We are happy to offer you advice.
If necessary, BPW can also test your trailers in operation so as to come up with the correct solution based on recorded data. In this case,
BPW refers to existing standards and uses its own experience, or else develops a special catalogue for you incorporating the necessary requirements.
FEM calculations
BPW has many years of experience
in performing stress measurements during driving trials. We perform
computer analyses (which include measurements taken from the trailer
chassis or chassis components) and suggest any necessary optimisation
measures. In this way, you cut calculation time as well as
shortening testing and development cycles.
Driving trials
In driving trials, BPW analyses the load on chassis components: deformation
or stress on connecting pieces, gusset plates and cross
members is recorded using strain gauges and evaluated with the vehicle
manufacturer. This means frame and chassis components can be
optimally designed prior to the start of volume production.
Test facility trials
In BPW test facility trials, components are subjected to pulsating or
alternating forces. Various test programs can be used for this, such as
driving along a test route. As a result, operational strength and component
flexibility can be tested under realistic conditions. This
reduces the development time of components and modules.
Brake calculations
BPW prepares EC/ECE brake calculations on the basis of BPW
brake cylinders as well as components and designs from other manufacturers.
In this way, design tolerances can be exploited sensibly in
terms of technology and efficiency. The best possible brake circuit and
the most effective braking for your vehicle are assured.
Turning circle calculations
BPW offers you the service of EC-licensed turning circle calculations.
This calculation is accepted for the vehicle registration and therefore
replaces the need for a practical demonstration in most cases. Also,
the proposed vehicle will be in accordance with statutory requirements,
right from the start.
Rollover resistance calculations
Since July 2003, the rollover resistance of hazchem vehicles will have
to be demonstrated as part of the registration process. An acceleration
at right angles of 0.4g is demanded. This has to be confirmed
mathematically or using the tilt test. BPW offers a mathematical check
of compliance with this requirement. It is performed in accordance
with ECE regulation no. 111, appendix 4. As a result, the costly tilt
test can be avoided.