Comprehensive Vibration Testing
Exposure to vibration can cause cracking, material fatigue, electrical malfunction and progressive structural damage. Our team uses controlled laboratory conditions to conduct accredited vibration testing programs that replicate the forces products experience in transit, during operation and in harsh environments.
Random Vibration Testing (Simulating Reality)
The most realistic method for evaluating durability is random vibration. Our engineers use a shaker table for vibration testing and apply broad frequency vibration profiles consistent with aerospace and transport environments. This type of vibratory test is used for avionics, electronic assemblies, enclosures, automotive components and packaging.
Sine Vibration Testing (Fixed Frequency)
At our laboratory, we use sine vibration, which uses fixed frequencies to identify resonance, structural weaknesses and component instability. Our facilities enable us to perform both low and high-frequency testing on a calibrated vibration test table. This offers precise control for research, qualification or failure diagnosis.
This method supports compliance with standards that require defined frequency sweeps and directional control in a control vibration test program.
Mechanical and Transit Shock Testing
Mechanical shock evaluates a product’s ability to withstand sudden impact, acceleration or deceleration.
At EMC Technologies, our shock testing machine can replicate real world events such as:
- Handling drops
- Emergency stops
- Structural collision
- Sudden impacts / crash hazard shocks
- Impacts encountered in transport
These shock testing programs help to identify failure modes quickly and guide design improvements.
Compliance with Global Defence and Transport Standards
At EMC Technologies, we support a wide range of international and defence requirements, including:
- MIL-S-901
- Naval shock testing profiles for maritime equipment
- NASA GEVS dynamic environment requirements
- BV043 vibration and shock criteria for military vehicles
- Aerospace, rail and automotive vibration test standards
Environmental Testing - Shock & Vibration Testing
MIL-STD-810D Method 514.3
MIL-STD-810E Method 514.4
MIL-STD-810F Method 514.5
MIL-STD-810G Method 514.7
MIL-STD-810H Method 514.8
MIL-STD-202H Method 201
MIL-STD-202H Method 204
MIL-STD-202H Method 214
RTCA/DO-160G Section 8
IEC 60068-2-6
IEC 60068-2-64
IEC/EN 50155 (Table 12, Test 12)
AS4428.6 (Clause 17.7, 17.11)
IEC/EN 60945 (Clause 8.7)
Combined Environment Testing Capabilities
At our laboratory we can combine many real-world applications that include more than one stress factor, including:
- Thermal cycling with vibration
- Humidity with vibration shock
- Electrical load monitoring during a vibration test
- Integrated vehicle vibration testing profiles
- Realistic transport simulation
Our combined sequences provide a more comprehensive picture of long-term reliability.
Industries We Serve
At EMC Technologies, our vibration testing and shock capabilities support a wide range of industries, including:
- Aerospace and avionics
- Defence and naval systems
- Automotive and transport
- Rail and heavy vehicles
- Industrial electronics / telecoms / medical devices
Why Choose EMC Technologies?
At EMC Technologies, our team combines decades of shock and vibration testing experience with accredited laboratory capability to support both compliance and product development.
- Accredited laboratory with decades of mechanical testing expertise
- Multiple shaker platforms, including high force shaker table for vibration testing systems
- Full shock and vibration simulation for complex mechanical environments
- Capability to run control vibration test sequences and custom profiles
- Engineering support for root cause analysis and failure investigation
- Reliable reporting suitable for regulators, certification bodies and internal validation
FAQs about Shock and Vibration Testing
Why is shock and vibration testing important?
Shock and vibration testing programs help to reveal structural, mechanical and electrical weaknesses early. This ensures products can withstand dynamic forces encountered during handling, operation and transport.
What is the maximum weight or size you can test on your shaker?
The maximum weight and size that can be tested on a shaker depend on the selected vibration test table and force rating. Our experienced team can advise on suitable fixture design and available capacity for each system.
Why is random vibration considered more important than sine vibration?
Random vibration replicates real-world conditions more accurately because operational and transport vibration rarely occur at a single frequency. It is a more realistic vibratory test for long-term durability.