MODAL SHAKERS
Modal Shakers Are Used to Excite a Structure Via the Central Spigot with a Connecting Rod (Stinger), So That Energy Can Be Input Without the Mass or Dynamics of the Shaker Affecting the Response of the Structure
Made in the UK: About the GW Range
In 2005, Data Physics acquired Gearing and Watson Electronics, Ltd., a renowned UK-based manufacturer of electrodynamic shakers, acoustic power generators, and underwater acoustic systems. The Gearing & Watson products comprise the “GW” range, proudly designed and manufactured in the UK by Data Physics.
Modal Shaker Range
Data Physics GW M-Series modal shakers use linear bearings, in place of the more common suspension systems, to produce virtually zero axial stiffness and virtually zero mechanical damping. When combined with Data Physics’ linear amplifiers, operating in current mode, the resultant system force output will exhibit typically less than 1% electrical damping and the phase shift between drive current and force output will be typically less than 1°.
- Linear bearings
- Near-zero axial stiffness
- Near-zero mechanical damping
- Airframe structural testing
- Automotive chassis testing
- Space laboratory structural testing
- Self-supported structural testing
Model GW-M150 shown
Shaker / Amplifier Performance Characteristics
| SHAKER | AMP | MAX SINE FORCE (PK) | MOVING MASS | ||
| lbf | N | lbs | kg | ||
| M20 | PA100EC | 18 | 80 | 0.4 | 0.19 |
| M50 | PA300EC | 54 | 240 | 1.0 | 0.45 |
| PA1000EC | 74 | 330 | 1.0 | 0.45 | |
| M150 | PA1000EC | 150 | 667 | 1.5 | 0.68 |
| M200 | PA1000EC | 275 | 1225 | 3.0 | 1.36 |
| M350 | PA1000EC | 475 | 2115 | 6.8 | 3.1 |
*Alternate spigot threads can be provided in SAE equivalents & must be specified upon order placement.
