Ensure your product's safety and durability. Our advanced vibration testing services replicate real-world scenarios, revealing potential issues before they occur. As a global single-source provider, we deliver unparalleled testing, guaranteeing your product excels in even the most challenging conditions.
What is Vibration Testing?
Vibration testing helps detect performance issues and potential failures in your products before they start. Controlled laboratory settings are used to simulate the actual conditions that a product or structure might encounter in the real world. By testing the response, you can ensure that your products are robust and will perform safely during operation or transit.
Key Benefits of Partnering with ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ for Vibration Testing Services
- Cutting-Edge Equipment: We have the largest commercially available shaker in the UK, servicing up to 2 tons, with 160kN thrust and 3kHz testing. We offer enhanced durability for large aero engines servicing companies worldwide.
- Increased Capabilities: We can offer extended test runs and faster delivery times, helping your products get to market efficiently.
- Customizable Accelerometer Placement: Our specific accelerometer laboratories can strategically place accelerometers on your product, ensuring comprehensive vibration data. Request this option if you require more tailored testing.
- Expert Three-Step Process: Step 1 - identify your crucial test areas, Step 2 - address fixtures, Step 3 - stringent monitoring. Our vibration experts support you at every stage of our three-steps for successful vibration testing.
- Comprehensive Test Data: Receive a range of resources to support your test – from data and certificates, to test photos, logs, and equipment details. Stay informed with calibration dates, ensuring transparency and reliability.
- Worldwide Presence, Local Excellence: Access worldwide industry expertise through our global laboratories. Gain access to a broad spectrum of standards, ensuring your tests meet the highest levels of accreditation.
Precision Vibration Testing for Your Unique Requirements
Accurate measurements are paramount, from aerospace engines to railway components. The challenge lies in acquiring precise data that requires specialized equipment. We understand the frustration of managing these complexities. That's why our vibration testing service employs advanced techniques, and tools facilitated by experts, ensuring accurate measurements for testing and detailed reporting for peace of mind.
Bespoke Solutions for Your Industry
Navigating the complexities of vibration testing can be challenging, especially when industry specifications and standards are required. We recognize the need for testing tailored to your specific needs. Our service offers bespoke solutions by Element experts who understand the complexity of your industry. Whether you operate in aerospace, defense, transportation, or other sectors, our commitment to meeting and surpassing strict compliance standards ensures your peace of mind.
Your Vibration Testing Experts
Chris Stone
Department Head of Testing Solutions.
Vibration Testing Services and Capabilities
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s vibration testing services span across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, helping companies meet the latest defense, aerospace, automotive, transportation, and commercial requirements, including:
- Random Vibration
- Sinusoidal
- Resonance Search & Dwell
- Narrow Band Random on Random
- Sine-on Random
- Combined Temperature and Vibration
- Helicopter Rotor Frequency Simulation
- Gunfire Simulation
- Shock Response Spectrum (SRS)
- Sustained engine imbalance (SEI)
- HCF Testing
- Crack Propagation Measurement
- Blade-off vibration (engine fan blade loss and windmilling)
- Windmilling
- Crash safety
- Modeshape Analysis
- Frequency Checks
We use a three-step process to identify the decisions that need to be made for a productive and cost-effective vibration test, to save money, improve reliability, and reduce time to market.
Further Capabilities include:
- Multi-axial simulation table (MAST) testing for squeak and rattle.
- Random vibration testing and shock testing help ensure material stability under vibration conditions in a variety of environments.
- Servo-hydraulic systems simulate high displacement, low-frequency events, such as windmilling, tire bursts, and seismic events.
- Shock and bounce testing services provide the data you need to simulate transportation conditions.
- Seismic simulation ensures that critical equipment can operate accurately and safely.
- Combined environmental simulations combine extreme temperature conditions and vibration patterns simultaneously, we can test for real-world conditions faster and more accurately.
- Finite ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Analysis during the design phase to ensure that the optimum vibration testing conditions are selected.
Why Choose ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½?
Choose our vibration testing services for unparalleled excellence. Benefit from global collaboration and tailored test plans for diverse projects, spanning on-engine aerospace to automotive components. Our cutting-edge equipment, including the largest UK shaker, guarantees precision, reliability, and versatility across industries, with capabilities up to 2 tons, 160kN thrust, and 3kHz testing.
For more information about our global vibration testing services or to request a quote, contact us today.
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