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APS 113-AB Air Bearing Vibration Exciter
Precision Long-Stroke Vibration Exciter for Low-Frequency Sensor Calibration
The APS 113-AB Air Bearing ELECTRO-SEIS® vibration exciter is designed for low-frequency vibration testing, seismic simulation, and precision calibration applications. Its air-bearing guided system ensures smooth and highly accurate motion performance for laboratory, research, and industrial environments.
Applications
- Calibration and testing of seismic instruments
- Accelerometer and motion transducer calibration
- Sensor characterization and evaluation
- Seismic simulation for components
- Structural dynamics analysis
- Determination of natural frequencies
- Mode shape analysis
- Damping ratio measurements
- Stress distribution studies
- Measurement of decay rates in lightly damped structures
Features & Benefits
- Precision air-bearing guidance system
- Long-stroke vibration capability
- Smooth low-distortion motion
- Rugged and reliable armature construction
- Suitable for low-frequency testing applications
- Flexible horizontal and vertical operation
- High repeatability and testing accuracyor low frequency sensors and sensor charcterization.
Key Specifications
- Peak Force: 133 N (30 lbf)
- Stroke: 158 mm (6 inch)
- Frequency Range: DC – 200 Hz
- Horizontal and Vertical Operation
- Adjustable Armature Re-Centering
- Supports:
- Sine Wave
- Swept Sine
- Random Excitation
- Impulse Excitation
APS 129 Air-Bearing Long Stroke Vibration Exciter
High-Payload Long Stroke Vibration Exciter for Seismic Sensor Calibration
The APS 129 Air-Bearing ELECTRO-SEIS® Long Stroke Vibration Exciter is specially designed for calibration and testing of large and heavy low-frequency sensors, including geophones and seismic instruments. Its precision air-bearing system supports high payload capacities while maintaining excellent waveform purity and minimal transverse motion.
Applications
- Calibration of geophones
- Testing of heavy seismic sensors
- Seismic instrument calibration
- Sensor characterization and evaluation
- Accelerometer calibration
- Motion transducer testing
- Seismic simulation for components
- Geological and geophysical testing
- Scientific and physics research applications
- Low-frequency vibration analysis
Features & Benefits
- Precision air-bearing guidance system
- Supports high payloads with low transverse motion
- Excellent waveform purity
- Long-stroke low-frequency performance
- Efficient electrodynamic drive system
- Suitable for seismic and geophysical applications
- High stability and repeatable testing performance
- Ideal for laboratory and research environments
Key Specifications
- Peak Force:
- 133 N (30 lbf)
- 186 N (42 lbf)
- Air Bearing Table Size:
- 254 mm × 254 mm (10 in × 10 in)
- Payload Capacity:
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Excitation Types:
- Sine
- Random
- Transient Waveforms
- Peak Force:
APS 500 Air-Bearing Long Stroke Vibration Exciter
Compact Long Stroke Exciter for Low-Frequency Sensor Calibration
The APS 500 Air-Bearing ELECTRO-SEIS® Long Stroke Vibration Exciter is designed for calibration and testing of compact low-frequency sensors and motion transducers. It delivers high acceleration performance with excellent waveform purity, making it ideal for precision laboratory and seismic applications.
Applications
- Calibration of seismic instruments
- Testing of acceleration sensors
- Position sensor calibration
- Motion transducer evaluation
- Sensor characterization
- Low-frequency vibration testing
- High-acceleration sensor evaluation
- Laboratory and research testing applications
Features & Benefits
- Precision air-bearing guidance system
- Excellent waveform purity
- Very low cross-axis motion
- Long-stroke low-frequency performance
- Efficient electrodynamic drive system
- Supports higher acceleration testing
- Compact and stable mounting platform
- Suitable for vertical and horizontal operation
Key Specifications
- Vector Force: 95 N (21 lbf)
- Maximum Displacement: 152 mm pk-pk
- Frequency Range: DC – 200 Hz
- Mounting Table Size:
- 79.5 mm × 79.5 mm (3.1 in × 3.1 in)
- Payload Capacity:
- Up to 3 kg (6.6 lb)
- Excitation Direction:
- Horizontal or Vertical
- Excitation Types:
- Sine
- Random
- Transient Waveforms
APS 600 Air-Bearing Long Stroke Vibration Exciter
High-Payload Long Stroke Exciter for Heavy Seismic Sensor Calibration
The APS 600 Air-Bearing ELECTRO-SEIS® Long Stroke Vibration Exciter is designed for calibration and testing of heavy seismic sensors, geophones, and low-frequency vibration applications. Its large mounting table and high payload capability make it ideal for demanding seismic and laboratory testing environments.
Applications
- Calibration of geophones
- Testing of heavy seismic sensors
- Seismometer calibration
- Seismic instrument testing
- Low-frequency vibration testing
- Seismic simulation for components
- Motion transducer evaluation
- Research and laboratory vibration studies
Features & Benefits
- Precision air-bearing guidance system
- Very low cross-axis motion
- Excellent waveform purity
- High payload handling capability
- Long-stroke vibration performance
- Efficient electrodynamic drive system
- Stable and accurate low-frequency excitation
- Designed for demanding seismic applications
Key Specifications
- Peak Sine Force: 215 N (48 lbf)
- Stroke: 450 mm pk-pk
- Frequency Range: DC – 50 Hz
- Mounting Table Size:
- 254 mm × 254 mm (10 in × 10 in)
- Payload Capacity:
- Up to 25 kg (55 lbs)
- Operation:
- Horizontal
- Excitation Types:
- Sine
- Random
- Transient Waveforms