Products
Low Force Shakers
LDS Low Force Shakers from HBK are advanced electrodynamic vibration systems engineered to accurately reproduce real-world vibration environments in controlled laboratory conditions. Designed for payloads ranging from small electronic components to medium-sized automotive and aerospace assemblies, these systems deliver high force, excellent acceleration, and superior repeatability.
Widely used across automotive, aerospace, defense, and electronics industries, LDS low force shakers provide reliable solutions for product validation, durability testing, and quality assurance.
V555 – 940 N LOW-FORCE SHAKER
Compact Air-Cooled Shaker for Small Payload Testing
The LDS® V555 is a dependable and cost-effective electrodynamic shaker designed for vibration testing of payloads up to 25 kg. Ideal for automotive, aerospace, defence, and electronics industries, it reproduces real-world vibration environments within controlled laboratory conditions.
Key Specifications
- Peak Sine Force: 940 N
- Maximum Random Force RMS: 636 N
- Peak Acceleration: 100 g
- Peak Velocity: 1.5 m/s
- Displacement: 25.4 mm pk-pk
- Frequency Range: 5 Hz – 6.3 kHz
- Moving Element Mass: 0.94 kg
- Payload Capacity: Up to 25 kg
V650 – 2200 N LOW-FORCE SHAKER
Versatile Electrodynamic Shaker for Medium Payload Applications
The LDS® V650 is designed for high-performance vibration testing of payloads up to 50 kg. Widely used in automotive, aerospace, defence, and electronics industries, it delivers reliable vibration simulation for product qualification and quality assurance.
Key Specifications
- Peak Sine Force: 2.2 kN
- Maximum Random Force RMS: 1.54 kN
- Peak Acceleration: 100 g
- Peak Velocity: 1.5 m/s
- Displacement: 25.4 mm pk-pk
- Frequency Range: 5 Hz – 4 kHz
- Moving Element Mass: 2.24 kg
- Payload Capacity: Up to 50 kg
V721 – 2900 N LOW-FORCE SHAKER
High-Performance Shaker for Medium-Sized Payload Testing
The LDS® V721 is a compact yet powerful air-cooled shaker designed for vibration testing of payloads up to 100 kg. It is widely used for product qualification, durability testing, and structural analysis across demanding industrial sectors.
Key Specifications
- Peak Sine Force: 2.9 kN
- Maximum Random Force RMS: 4.23 kN
- Peak Acceleration: 111 g
- Peak Velocity: 1.9 m/s
- Displacement: 25.4 mm pk-pk
- Frequency Range: DC – 4 kHz
- Moving Element Mass: 4.7 kg
- Payload Capacity: Up to 100 kg
V780 – 5120 N LOW-FORCE SHAKER
Powerful Air-Cooled Shaker for Advanced Vibration & Shock Testing
The LDS® V780 is the most powerful shaker in the low-force range, engineered for advanced vibration and mechanical shock testing of payloads up to 100 kg. It is ideal for aerospace, automotive, defence, and electronics applications requiring high-force performance and testing reliability.
Key Specifications
- Peak Sine Force: 5.12 kN
- Maximum Random Force RMS: 4.23 kN
- Peak Acceleration: 111 g
- Peak Velocity: 1.9 m/s
- Displacement: 25.4 mm pk-pk
- Frequency Range: DC – 4 kHz
- Moving Element Mass: 4.7 kg
Payload Capacity: Up to 100 kg
Key Features
- High Force & Acceleration Capability
Delivers up to 5.12 kN force with excellent dynamic performance - Wide Frequency Range
From DC to 6,300 Hz depending on the model - Pneumatic Load Support System
Enables stable testing of heavier payloads - Advanced Suspension Design
Improved axial stiffness and reduced cross-axis interference - Air-Isolated Trunnion Mounting
Minimizes vibration transfer to surrounding structures - Multi-Axis Operation
Supports both vertical and horizontal testing configurations - Versatile Test Capabilities
Compatible with sine, random, and shock test profiles
LDS Low Force Shakers – Model Selection Guide
Model | Force Capability | Frequency Range | Payload Capacity | Best Use Case | Ideal For |
V555 | Up to 940 N | 5 – 6,300 Hz | Up to 25 kg | Entry-level precision testing | Electronics, small components |
V650 | Up to 2.2 kN | 5 – 4,000 Hz | Up to 50 kg | General-purpose testing | Automotive & aerospace subassemblies |
V721 | Up to ~3 kN | DC – 4,000 Hz | Up to 100 kg | Medium payload testing | Structural & modal analysis |
V780 | Up to 5.12 kN | DC – 4,000 Hz | Up to 100 kg | High-force applications | Advanced R&D, aerospace, defense |