UK distributor for MB Dynamics, CentraTEQ, launches new MB vertical Pitch and Roll (VPR) shaker systems, created to provide realistic, multi-axis vibration testing of drones, gimbals, cameras, navigation equipment and automotive components

Differing from traditional single-axis shakers, the VPR systems provide simultaneous motion in up to five axes. Vertical excitation has been combined with pitch and roll rotations, while the special geometry of the shaker table creates coupled movement in the x and y directions. This enables the simulation of realistic conditions under controlled laboratory conditions.

The system is powered by four compact Alpha MK2 shakers positioned at the corners of the table, capable of achieving vibration displacements up to 50mm peak-to-peak and rotation angles reaching 5.7°. With excitation forces that can go as high as 4kN, the entry-level VPR 2825 system occupies a footprint of just 0.49 m². It is designed to test payloads of up to 300kg, and its low operational noise makes it ideal for Buzz, Squeak & Rattle testing as well as endurance assessments.

VPR systems combine compactness with scalability. Currently, models with excitation forces of 2.8kN and 4kN are available, with the capability to expand the technology for forces up to 24kN or to adapt to larger mounting tables as necessary. There are options available for climate chamber testing within a temperature range of -40°C to +80°C, and base masses facilitate easy transportation using pallet trucks or forklifts. Additionally, MB Dynamics is working on enhancing the system to include true five-axis excitation, allowing for more intricate loading scenarios.

Jim Flanagan, Managing Director of CentraTEQ, said, "Modern components face multidimensional vibration environments that cannot be captured by traditional test systems. With the MB Dynamics VPR series now available in the UK, our customers can replicate those conditions in the laboratory to accelerate development, improve robustness, and build greater confidence in product reliability."