TC and TCH Series Chamber

Sentek Dynamics’ TC (temperature only) and TCH (temperature/humidity) Series Environmental Test Chambers expand a test chamber product line that includes the THV (temperature/humidity and vibration) Series AGREE (Department of Defense’s Advisory Group on Reliability of Electronic Equipment) chambers.  The TC and TCH Series from Sentek Dynamics are uniquely designed and built for long-life performance and enhanced functionality to suit the needs of global testing standards.

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Vibration Testing of Medical Devices

Medical device manufacturers are aiming to improve healthcare and automate surgical processes. The exponential leap in innovation made by medical device manufacturers and the quick adoption of their technology and products by the healthcare industry, has led to the need of ensuring that their products not only serve their purpose, but are also extremely safe and reliable

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REPLACEMENT POWER AMPLIFIERS

Sentek Dynamics’ PA Series replacement power amplifiers are available for most other vibration test equipment manufacturers obsolete, inefficient power amplifiers.  The PA Series amplifiers are nearly twice as efficient as older air and water-cooled amplifiers and provide a significant savings in power consumption and electrical bills.  So significant, in fact, that the savings can offset the cost of a replacement amplifier in a very short period. 

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200 kN (44,000 lbf) Water-Cooled Shaker Installed

This past week, the Sentek Dynamics’ Field Service Team completed installation of Sentek Dynamics’ third-largest water-cooled electrodynamic shaker! This extra-high force Model E20064A shaker with a PA4200 power amplifier offers a rugged and proven solution for large payloads and demanding testing requirements.  It will be used by an exciting new leader in energy generation for product development and qualification testing.

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Modal Testing using Modal Shakers

Modal Testing is carried out to understand the dynamic behavior of structures. The procedure is to excite the structure or device under test (DUT) with a force of known frequency and amplitude. The response is then analyzed by measuring the output of strategically placed accelerometers. Using the data acquired from the accelerometers, a modal model of the structure or DUT can be constructed. From the derived model, modal parameters, including resonant frequencies, mode shapes, and damping values can be determined.

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Hydraulic Lift Option

Sentek Dynamics offers head expanders for applications where larger mounting surfaces are required for vertical vibration testing. Head expanders with load support and guidance options increase the payload capacity without damaging the shaker armature and suspension system. The hydraulic lift option is an additional option which eases the lifting and lowering of the head expander to facilitate shaker rotation. The system utilizes hydraulic cylinders to raise the load support structure and significantly reduces the setup time between vertical and horizontal tests and vice versa.

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Sentek Dynamics Permanent Magnet Shakers

Sentek Dynamics is pleased to announce its extensive product offering of high quality, lab grade permanent magnet shakers for “desktop” and “modal” vibration testing applications. Sentek Dynamics’ permanent magnet shakers are based on years of vibration testing experience and offer a proven solution to demanding vibration testing requirements.

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