ALPHA shaker systems – Compact, light, powerful & quiet
During the development of our new ALPHA shaker systems, we incorporated the requirements and ideas from a wide variety of projects and rethought “electrodynamic shakers” from scratch. True to the motto “Can’t be done” is simply not in our vacabulary!
The result is compact, lightweight shakers with very low operating noise. Friction-free guidance of the moving element, integrated laser displacement sensors, automatic load compensation, quiet temperature-controlled fans and the extremely robust and low-maintenance design make our ALPHAs the ideal shakers for the most diverse testing tasks – especially for Squeak & Rattle tests, but not limted to….
For quiet continuous operation even with high excitation forces, the ALPHA vibration exciters can optionally be equipped with noiseless water cooling. Noisy cooling fans are a now a thing of the past!
The thermal insulation of the systems and a combined heating/cooling aggregate allow continuous operation in a climatic chamber in a temperature range from -40°C to +80°C.
Of course there are extensive system accessories for our ALPHAs such as trunnion base, horizontal and vertical vibration tables, amplifiers with remote control from PC or tablet and much more.
Contact us to learn more about the new ALPHA shakers. You will be surprised…
- Technical data 500N to 2kN shakers
- Technical data 3kN to 6kN shakers
- Datasheets & Drawings
- Features & Benefits
- Applications
ALPHA 525 MK2 | ALPHA 725 MK2 | ALPHA 1025 MK2 | ALPHA 1525 MK2 | ALPHA 2025 MK2 | |
Max. Dynamic Force | |||||
Sine | 500N peak | 700N peak | 1000N peak | 1500N peak | 2000N peak |
Random | 300N rms | 500N rms | 600N rms | 1000N rms | 1200N rms |
Time History | 1000N peak | 1400N peak | 2000N peak | 3000N peak | 4000N peak |
Max. Static Force | 1000N | 1000N | 1000N | 1000N | 2000N |
Operating Noise | |||||
Noise Rating Curve (NR) | NR16, typisch | NR16, typisch | NR16, typisch | NR16, typisch | NR18, typisch |
Sound Pressure Level | <25dB(A) | <25dB(A) | <25dB(A) | <25dB(A) | <28dB(A) |
Time Varying Loudness | <0,1Sone | <0,1Sone | <0,1Sone | <0,1Sone | <0,2Sone |
Max. Displacement | 25mm pk-pk | 25mm pk-pk | 25mm pk-pk | 25mm pk-pk | 25mm pk-pk |
Max. Velocity | 1m/s | 1,5m/s | 1,5m/s | 1,5m/s | 1,5m/s |
Frequency Range | 3Hz-3000Hz, optional DC-3000Hz | 3Hz-3000Hz, optional DC-3000Hz | 3Hz-3000Hz, optional DC-3000Hz | DC-3000Hz | 3Hz-2000Hz, optional DC-2000Hz |
Max. Payload Vertical | 90kg | 90kg | 90kg | 90kg | 90kg |
Max. Payload Horizontal | 8kg | 8kg | 10kg | 10kg | 12kg |
Ø Mounting Table | 198mm/278mm | 198mm/278mm | 198mm/278mm | 198mm/278mm | 198mm/278mm |
Autom. Load Support | manual | manual | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Integrated Cooling | Yes, air cooling | Yes, air cooling | Yes, air cooling | Yes, air cooling | Yes, air cooling |
Quiet Water Cooling | Optional, retrofittable | Optional, retrofittable | Optional, retrofittable | Optional, retrofittable | Optional, retrofittable |
Overtravel Protection | Optional | Optional | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Overtemp Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions | 198mm Ø * 465mm | 198mm Ø * 465mm | 198mm Ø * 517mm | 198mm Ø * 517mm | 198mm Ø * 617mm |
Weight | 26kg | 26kg | 30kg | 30kg | 39kg |
Recommended Amplifier | MB A500 | MB A1000 | MB A500 / MB A1000 | MB A2500 | MB A1000 / MB A2500 |
ALPHA 2050 MK2 | ALPHA 3025 MK2 | ALPHA 4050 MK2 | ALPHA 6050 MK2 | |
Max. Dynamic Force | ||||
Sine | 2000N peak | 3000N peak | 4000N peak | 6000N peak |
Random | 1200N rms | 1800N rms | 2400N rms | 3600N rms |
Time History | 3600N peak | 4500N peak | 6000N peak | 9000N peak |
Max. Static Force | 2000N | 2000N | 2000N | 2000N |
Operating Noise | ||||
Noise Rating Curve (NR) | NR18, typisch | NR18, typisch | NR18, typisch | NR18, typisch |
Sound Pressure Level | <28dB(A) | <28dB(A) | <28dB(A) | <28dB(A) |
Time Varying Loudness | <0,2Sone | <0,2Sone | <0,2Sone | <0,2Sone |
Max. Displacement | 50mm pk-pk | 25mm pk-pk | 50mm pk-pk | 50mm pk-pk |
Max. Velocity | 1,5m/s | 1,5m/s | 1,2m/s | 1,2m/s |
Frequency Range | 3Hz-1000Hz, optional DC-1000Hz | DC-2000Hz | 3Hz-1000Hz, optional DC-1000Hz | 3Hz-1000Hz, optional DC-1000Hz |
Max. Payload Vertical | 90kg | 90kg | 130kg | 130kg |
Max. Payload Horizontal | 12kg | 12kg | 16kg | 16kg |
Ø Mounting Table | 198mm/278mm | 198mm/278mm | 198mm/278mm | 198mm/278mm |
Autom. Load Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Integrated Cooling | Yes, air cooling | Yes, air cooling | Yes, air cooling | Yes, air cooling |
Quiet Water Cooling | Optional, retrofittable | Optional, retrofittable | Optional, retrofittable | Optional, retrofittable |
Overtravel Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Overtemp Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions | 198mm Ø * 712mm | 198mm Ø * 617mm | 270mm Ø * 803mm | 270mm Ø * 803mm |
Weight | 45kg | 39kg | 92kg | 92 |
Recommended Amplifier | MB A2500 | MB A2500 | MB A2500 | MB A2500-2 |
Datasheet | Drawing without mounting table |
Drawing with mounting table |
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ALPHA 525 | Data sheet ALPHA 525 Mk2 | ALPHA 525 Mk2 | ALPHA 525 Mk2 with Table |
ALPHA 725 | Data sheet ALPHA 725 MK2 | ALPHA 725 MK2 | ALPHA 725 MK2 with table |
ALPHA 1025 | Data sheet ALPHA 1025 MK2 | ALPHA 1025 MK2 | ALPHA 1025 MK2 with table |
ALPHA 1525 | Data sheet ALPHA 1525 MK2 | ALPHA 1525 MK2 | ALPHA 1525 MK2 with table |
ALPHA 2025 | Data sheet ALPHA 2025 MK2 | ALPHA 2025 MK2 | ALPHA 2025 MK2 with table |
ALPHA 2050 | Data sheet ALPHA 2050 MK2 | ALPHA 2050 MK2 | ALPHA 2050Mk2 with table |
ALPHA 3025 | Data sheet ALPHA 3025 MK2 | ALPHA 3025 MK2 | ALPHA 3025 Mk2 with table |
ALPHA 4050 | Data sheet ALPHA 4050 MK2 | ALPHA 4050 MK2 | ALPHA 4050 MK2 with table |
ALPHA 6050 | Data sheet ALPHA 6050 MK2 | ALPHA 6050 MK2 | ALPHA 6050 Mk2 with table |
- Compact and lightweight (weight of 3kN shaker approx. 39kg)
- Easy integration into various test stands
- Extremely quiet – excellent for Squeak & Rattle testing
- High efficiency and low power consumption, allows the use of smaller silent amplifiers
- Max. Dynamic force: 700N – 6000N
- Max. Displaceent pk-pk: 25mm and 50mm
- Frequency range: DC-3000Hz
- Detachable mounting tables in diffeernt sizes
- Integrated temperature monitoring and temperature-controlled quiet fans for on-demand cooling
- Optional water cooling enables noiseless cooling even with high excitation forces in continuous operation
- Water cooling can also be retrofitted to ALPHA MK2 shakers!
- Integrated active load support, automatic centering in center position independent of the applied payload
- Integrated displacement sensor, monitoring of the max. permissible vibration displacement and overtravel protection
- Friction-free guidance of the moving element, no flexures, no plain bearings, no moving cables
- Extremely robust design, low maintenance, reliable and durable
- Low stray magnetic fields
- Remote control and monitoring from the test stand PC
- Vibration test systems for simulation of real excitation states in 1 to 6 axes
- BSR (Buzzes, Squeak & Rattles) analyses of complete vehicles, interior and exterior components
- Structural analysis and modal analyses
- Material & component test benches
- Static & dynamic tensile, compression and bending tests
- Stick-Slip test systems
- Test benches for the analysis of friction and wear
- Compact and lightweight (weight of 3kN shaker approx. 39kg)
- Easy integration into various test stands
- Extremely quiet – excellent for Squeak & Rattle testing
- High efficiency and low power consumption, allows the use of smaller silent amplifiers
- Max. Dynamic force: 700N – 6000N
- Max. Displaceent pk-pk: 25mm and 50mm
- Frequency range: DC-3000Hz
- Detachable mounting tables in diffeernt sizes
- Integrated temperature monitoring and temperature-controlled quiet fans for on-demand cooling
- Optional water cooling enables noiseless cooling even with high excitation forces in continuous operation
- Water cooling can also be retrofitted to ALPHA MK2 shakers!
- Integrated active load support, automatic centering in center position independent of the applied payload
- Integrated displacement sensor, monitoring of the max. permissible vibration displacement and overtravel protection
- Friction-free guidance of the moving element, no flexures, no plain bearings, no moving cables
- Extremely robust design, low maintenance, reliable and durable
- Low stray magnetic fields
- Remote control and monitoring from the test stand PC
- Vibration test systems for simulation of real excitation states in 1 to 6 axes
- BSR (Buzzes, Squeak & Rattles) analyses of complete vehicles, interior and exterior components
- Structural analysis and modal analyses
- Material & component test benches
- Static & dynamic tensile, compression and bending tests
- Stick-Slip test systems
- Test benches for the analysis of friction and wear
Easy integration into various test stands
Cooling on demand and active load support included
The ALPHA shakers achieve a very high efficiency by using high performance neodymium magnets and an optimized coil design. The resulting extremely compact design and the low weight of the ALPHA shakers facilitate their integration into a wide range of test benches.
ALPHA shakers are used, for example, for the construction of single and multi-axis shaker tables for excitation in 1 to 6 axes, in various material test benches and as mobile vibration exciters for structural and modal analyses.
All ALPHA shakers have an integrated temperature sensor as standard to monitor the temperature. Speed-controlled quiet fans provide cooling as required. Optionally, all ALPHAs can be equipped with a quiet water cooling system.
The integrated pneumatic load support in the lower part of the ALPHAs automatically centers the mounting table in center stroke position regardless of the weight of the applied test specimen and allows direct mounting of a wide variety of components weighing up to 130kg.
Optional water cooling for quiet continuous operation at high forces
Climate package for use in temperature range from -40°C to +80°C
Water cooling is much more effective and above all quieter than air cooling. For quiet continuous operation at high excitation forces or for use in warm environments where cooling by the surrounding air would be insufficient, all ALPHA shakers can be optionally equipped with water cooling. The associated chiller is placed outside the test chamber. Quick couplings allow drip-free and quick connection of the cooling lines. Noisy centrifugal blowers are a thing of the past!
The optional climate package allows the ALPHA shaker systems to be used inside a climate chamber in a temperature range of -40°C to +80°C. The shaker systems are thermally insulated and equipped with water cooling. A combined heating/cooling unit outside the climatic chamber ensures that the shaker is kept at a constant operating temperature regardless of the current load and ambient temperature. The CU-4 controller, which is included in the scope of delivery, automatically controls the temperature according to demand.