Valvetrain engineering capabilities

Valvetrain: Engineering capabilities

Our global valvetrain facilities utilize state-of-the-art and proprietary technology to produce a complete range of original equipment and aftermarket products. 

Eaton's analysis first strategy to design precedes a world-class, comprehensive method to testing, measurement, and post-test evaluations.

• State-of-the-art and proprietary instrumentations and analysis software
• Component and system design optimization for seat insert, valve guide, stem seal, spring, retainer keeper, valve, valve actuation, and cylinder head 
• Integrated design, analysis, prototyping, and testing facilities and processes
• CAD, simulation, and analysis capabilities enabling faster development times
• Valvetrain simulation capabilities include (but not limited to): 
  • Complete CAD package analysis
  • GD&T stack up simulation
  • FEA linear/non-linear modeling to model part and assembly stresses in static and dynamic conditions
  • Normal modes analysis for natural frequency analysis to verify proper valvetrain dynamic performance
  • Dynamic valvetrain simulation to ensure stable valvetrain operation at all engine speeds
  • CFD analysis of hollow valves to ensure cooling performance
  • 1D hydraulic system analysis of valvetrain systems
  • 3D CFD analysis of valvetrain components and systems
  • Bearing analysis
  • Spring analysis
• Valve thermometric survey capability
• In test measurement for valvetrain dynamic and switching performance
• Post-test analysis with full metrology and materials lab capabilities including Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
• Component fatigue testing capability