Vortex Systems

Enfield, CT

Integrating & Manufacturing World-Class Test Systems for Aircraft Repair Stations on a Global Scale

Services: 32
Offices: 1
Projects: 4
Founded: 1996
Size Estimate: 5-50 employees

Overview

Vortex Systems is an Enfield, Connecticut engineering firm founded in 1996 that designs, builds, and modernizes aerospace test stands and control systems for production, overhaul, and repair environments worldwide. With approximately 100 installations in 7 countries, it supports hydraulic, pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, fuel, vibration, and environmental test requirements using LabVIEW-based software and SOLIDWORKS mechanical design. ISO 9001:2015 certified and ACM member.

Founded: 1996
Size Estimate: 5-50 employees

Services

Test Stand Design & Build

New turn-key test stand design, integration, and commissioning for aerospace and defense components, from concept through customer acceptance.

Hydraulic test stands Pneumatic and electro-pneumatic test stands Air cycle machine (ACM) test stands Hot/cold fuel testing systems Environmental chamber test systems Actuator testing systems Custom test solutions

Legacy Stand Modernization

Refurbishing and upgrading antiquated test stands with modern controls, software, and documentation to restore performance and extend service life.

Controls upgrades Software re-work and documentation updates Calibration of existing equipment

Mechanical Design

Comprehensive mechanical component sizing for valves, pumps, flowmeters, and thermal/vibration requirements; SOLIDWORKS-based 3D design and test cell layout.

Component sizing analysis (valves, pumps, flowmeters)Custom test enclosures and cabinets 3D test cell layout and facility design Air farm and chilled water facility consulting

Electrical Design

Power and analog circuit design, custom signal conditioning, printed circuit board fabrication, and custom card cage development for torque motors, LVDTs, resolvers, and PWM solenoids.

Power and analog circuit design Signal conditioning circuitry Printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication Custom card cage design

Software Development

LabVIEW-based test control and data acquisition software with tiered password protection; operator training included with all deployments.

LabVIEW test control software Data acquisition and logging Calibration simulation test boxes Operator and engineer training

Vibration Testing

Component vibration testing using a Spectral Dynamics SD20000 shaker system with Jaguar Vibration Control, covering random, swept sine, tracked resonance dwell, and classic shock profiles.