ALPHA MK2 Vibration Exciter

The New Generation of Extremely Quiet Shaker Systems Compact, Lightweight & High-Performance

Integrated laser displacement sensing, automatic load balancing, quietly temperature-regulated fans, and an optional noiseless water cooling system make the new ALPHAs the perfect shaker not only for Squeak & Rattle tests…

New ALPHA MK2 Generation

Efficiency improved by an additional 20%.                                                   Higher excitation forces of up to 6kN.                                                    Extended frequency range.                                                                          Optimized heat dissipation enables high excitation forces even during continuous operation.                                                                                        Silent water cooling now also retrofittable!                                               Climate package for use in temperature range from -40°C to +80°C 3 new types of shakers.

MB A2500 Power Amplifier

High output currents enable high excitation forces.

Extremely low inherent noise and low harmonic distortion for quiet and distortion-free operation of the ALPHA Shaker.

Efficiency of up to 85%.

Comprehensive safety and monitoring functions.

Remote control and parameterization.

 

 

Alpha Shakers

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…

ALPHA 725 MK2ALPHA 1025 MK2ALPHA 1525 MK2ALPHA 2025 MK2
Max. Dynamic Force

Sine

700N peak1000N peak1500N peak2000N peak

Random

500N rms600N rms1000N rms1200N rms

Time History

1400N peak2000N peak3000N peak4000N peak
Max. Static Force1000N1000N1000N2000N
Operating Noise

Noise Rating Curve (NR)

NR16, typischNR16, typischNR16, typischNR18, typisch

Sound Pressure Level

<25dB(A)<25dB(A)<25dB(A)<28dB(A)

Time Varying Loudness

<0,1Sone<0,1Sone<0,1Sone<0,2Sone
Max. Displacement25mm pk-pk25mm pk-pk25mm pk-pk25mm pk-pk
Max. Velocity1,5m/s1,5m/s1,5m/s1,5m/s
Frequency Range3Hz-3000Hz,
optional DC-3000Hz
3Hz-3000Hz,
optional DC-3000Hz
DC-3000Hz3Hz-2000Hz,
optional DC-2000Hz
Max. Payload Vertical90kg90kg90kg90kg
Max. Payload Horizontal8kg10kg10kg12kg
Ø Mounting Table198mm/278mm198mm/278mm198mm/278mm198mm/278mm
Autom. Load Supportmanual
Yes
YesYes
Integrated CoolingYes, air coolingYes, air coolingYes, water coolingYes, air cooling
Quiet Water CoolingOptional, retrofittableOptional, retrofittableYesOptional, retrofittable
Overtravel ProtectionOptionalYesYesYes
Overtemp ProtectionYesYesYesYes
Dimensions198mm Ø * 465mm198mm Ø * 517mm198mm Ø * 517mm198mm Ø * 617mm
Weight26kg30kg30kg39kg
Recommended AmplifierMB A500 / MB A1000MB A500 / MB A1000MB A2500MB A1000 / MB A2500
ALPHA 2050 MK2ALPHA 3025 MK2ALPHA 4050 MK2ALPHA 6050 MK2
Max. Dynamic Force

Sine

2000N peak3000N peak4000N peak6000N peak

Random

1200N rms1800N rms2400N rms3600N rms

Time History

3600N peak4500N peak6000N peak9000N peak
Max. Static Force2000N2000N2000N2000N
Operating Noise

Noise Rating Curve (NR)

NR18, typischNR18, typischNR18, typischNR18, typisch

Sound Pressure Level

<28dB(A)<28dB(A)<28dB(A)<28dB(A)

Time Varying Loudness

<0,2Sone<0,2Sone<0,2Sone<0,2Sone
Max. Displacement50mm pk-pk25mm pk-pk50mm pk-pk50mm pk-pk
Max. Velocity1,5m/s1,5m/s1,2m/s1,2m/s
Frequency RangeDC-1000HzDC-2000HzDC-1000HzDC-1000Hz
Max. Payload Vertical90kg90kg130kg130kg
Max. Payload Horizontal12kg12kg16kg16kg
Ø Mounting Table198mm/278mm198mm/278mm198mm/278mm198mm/278mm
Autom. Load SupportYesYesYes
Yes
Integrated CoolingYes, air coolingYes, water coolingYes, air coolingYes, water cooling
Quiet Water CoolingOptional, retrofittableYesOptional, retrofittableYes
Overtravel ProtectionYesYesYesYes
Overtemp ProtectionYesYesYesYes
Dimensions198mm Ø * 712mm198mm Ø * 617mm270mm Ø * 803mm270mm Ø * 803mm
Weight45kg39kg92kg92
Recommended AmplifierMB A2500MB A2500MB A2500MB A2500-2
  • 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.

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