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Electrodynamic Shaker

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Thermotron’s Electrodynamic Shaker Test System provides a testing platform for transportation simulation, mechanical shock, mission profile, Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), and more. With dynamic and enhanced performance in displacement, velocity, acceleration, and force, Electrodynamic Shakers accurately simulate a wide range of conditions that can help improve product and test quality and reliability.

A Thermotron electrodynamic shaker has a variety of applications, making it a versatile and highly adaptable piece of equipment. A Thermotron Vibration Shaker can test in a vertical or horizontal orientation; utilize a fixture, sliptable, or head expander; and interface with a Thermotron AGREE Environmental Test Chamber.

With many different models and configurations to choose from, Thermotron electrodynamic shakers are a dependable and essential addition to your lab.

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Model Number	Force Rating (lbf)	Displacement
DSX-5500 Electrodynamic Shaker – 16” armature	5,500	3” (76.2mm) pk-pk (sine, random, shock)
DSX-5500 Electrodynamic Shaker – 24″ armature	5,500	3” (76.2mm) pk-pk (sine, random, shock)
DSX-6650 Electrodynamic Shaker – 16″ armature	6,650	3” (76.2mm) pk-pk (sine, random, shock)
DSX-6650 Electrodynamic Shaker – 24″ armature	6,650	3” (76.2mm) pk-pk (sine, random, shock)
DSX-8000 Electrodynamic Shaker – 16″ armature	8,000	3” (76.2mm) pk-pk (sine, random, shock)
DSX-8000 Electrodynamic Shaker – 24″ armature	8,000	3” (76.2mm) pk-pk (sine, random, shock)
DSX-8000 Electrodynamic Shaker – 16″ armature	8,000	3” (76.2mm) pk-pk (sine, random, shock)
DSX-8000 Electrodynamic Shaker – 16″ armature	8,000	3” (76.2mm) pk-pk (sine, random, shock)
DSX-12000 Electrodynamic Shaker – 16″ armature	12,000	3” (76.2mm) pk-pk (sine, random, shock)
DSX-12000 Electrodynamic Shaker – 24″ armature	12,000	3” (76.2mm) pk-pk (sine, random, shock)
DSX-20000 Electrodynamic Shaker – 16″ armature	20,000	3" (76.2mm) pk-pk (shock, random) 2" (50.8mm) pk-pk (sine)

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Additional Accelerometers

All Thermotron vibration test systems include accelerometers to measure the proper acceleration that products experience while under test on a vibration shaker. Typically, Thermotron repetitive shock tables include four accelerometers and electrodynamic vibration shakers include two. Users may purchase additional accelerometers to use on the vibration shakers.
Head Expanders

Head expanders and plates increase the mounting area for attaching fixtures and products to an electrodynamic shaker table. Thermotron head expanders and plates are designed for proper stiffness (i.e. gusseted and welded) and are made of durable magnesium. Head expander weight is reduced where practical and features corrosion protection. All head expanders are custom made and attach to an electrodynamic shaker.
Sliptable

All electrodynamic shakers have the option of being used with sliptables and a trunnion allowing vibration tests to be performed in the horizontal axis by rotating the electrodynamic shaker 90°. Our single piece table construction with a solid trunnion limits the relative body motion of the electrodynamic shaker and improves low frequency/high displacement performance of the overall system. This solid trunnion and base configuration also limits potential problems associated with misalignment.
Oil Film
The precision surfaced magnesium plate rides on a film of oil which is circulated by a low pressure pumping system. The oil film provides a low friction surface and acts as a damping medium for restraint of resonances, pitch and roll moments. A standard relief valve directs non-required oil out of the pump back to the oil reservoir to increase pump life instead of re-circulating within the pump at temperature. A rubberized dirt shield forms the outer edge of the slipplate to prevent foreign matter from contaminating the oil and the oil from splashing out.
Linear Guide Bearing
This concept combines a standard slip table assembly with hydrostatic bearings to provide high restraint to pitch, yaw and roll moments, while preserving the damping characteristics of an oil film. This system allows testing of heavy products with high centers of gravity and is available with low or high pressure oil supply.
Fixtures

Fixtures are often an important aspect of Environmental testing with chambers or vibration. Fixtures help avoid errors in product responses to various environmental simulations. Proper fixture design and product mounting are essential to accurate and effective testing.
Quiet Package

A quiet package is an optional feature that minimizes the noise levels coming from environmental test equipment. Depending on the equipment (electrodynamic shaker or climate chamber) and the size of the environmental test equipment, the quiet package will look and vary in functionality. For more information contact your local sales representative.

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