Simulate ground motion: Shake table

A vibration exciter is a force generator that provides vibration, shock, or modal excitation source for testing and analysis produces mechanical vibratory motion to test object. The exciters are designed to produce a given range of harmonic or time-dependent excitation force and displacement through a given range of frequencies. These machines can be mechanical, electro-hydraulic, or electro-dynamic in nature. Vibration exciters are used for development, simulation, production, studying the effects of vibration, and simulating the shock or vibration conditions found in aerospace, construction, agricultural, automobile, etc. This uni-axial horizontal shake table can produce harmonic base excitation ranging from 0 to 17Hz @ 2mm base displacement. The stroke can be varied from 0 to 3cm using a specially designed CAM with a resolution of 5 microns.

 

System Parameters

  • 2HP, 3phase, two pole Induction motor @ 2810RPM

  • Mounting table size:600x600x25mm with tapped holes for easy mounting of fixtures.

  • 2HP VFD drive with electrical control panel (can be interfaced with DAQ). HMI is also available as an option.

  • Maximum acceleration of 3g

  • Maximum stroke length: 3cm

  • Maximum load-carrying capacity 75Kg to 150Kg (@1g acceleration)

  • Linear potentiometer-based digital displacement indicator

  • 5 microns or better resolution stroke variation with specially designed CAM

  • Finishing: Powder coating

  • Rectangular, cylindrical, and custom profile tanks can be realized as per user requirements.

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