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TIRA Selection Guide 01/2022 (imperial units)

TIRA Selection Guide 01/2022 (imperial units)
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TIRA Selection Guide 01/2022 (imperial units)

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Overview: TIRA GmbH offers a comprehensive range of vibration test systems for industrial and research applications, including electrodynamic and servomotor-powered systems. These systems are used to test material properties and eliminate unwanted vibrations across various sectors such as industry, universities, and research institutes.
Product Range: The product line includes electrodynamic vibration test systems, modal systems, long stroke systems, calibration and inertial shaker systems, amplifiers, vibration control systems, slip tables, head expanders, and 3D vibration test systems. All systems adhere to CE and international standards, emphasizing quality and innovation.
Specifications: Detailed specifications are provided for various systems, categorized by force range. Key parameters include rated peak force, frequency range, maximum displacement, velocity, acceleration, suspension stiffness, effective moving mass, and power consumption. Features include automatic centering, electronic zero-point regulation, and multiple safety devices.
Energy Management: Energy-saving options are available for systems with forces from 607 lbf to 15737 lbf, featuring temperature-controlled cooling blowers and variable field power to reduce costs and environmental impact.
Advanced Features: Some systems offer low noise operation, stray magnetic field reduction, and maneuverability on rails or air cushions. They are supported by rugged frames with vibration isolators and provide automatic pneumatic load compensation for heavy test loads.
Applications: TIRA's systems are used for structural analysis, environmental simulation, component testing, and calibration, complying with standards like DIN, ISO, BS, MIL, IEC, and ASTM.
Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled Systems: Air-cooled systems have a rated peak force from 6070 lbf to 7868 lbf, while water-cooled systems range from 16636 lbf to 67443 lbf, designed for high force applications with hydrostatic guidance and closed water circuit cooling.
Calibration and Modal Systems: Calibration systems are designed for precise sensor calibration with a frequency range up to 25 kHz. Modal systems range from 22 lbf to 607 lbf, equipped with trunnions and various coupling options for enhanced mobility.
Inertial and Long Stroke Systems: Inertial exciters range from 28 lbf to 146 lbf, characterized by high lateral stiffness. Long stroke systems offer up to 3.94 inches of displacement for testing under extreme conditions.
Slip Tables and Head Expanders: Slip tables are designed for user-friendly handling and effective vibration isolation, available in various sizes. Head expanders extend the armature table for tests up to 2000 Hz.
Temperature/Climatic Test Systems: These systems integrate vibration exciters with climatic chambers for combined temperature and vibration testing, minimizing warranty costs by detecting defects early.
Blowers and Noise Reduction: Side channel blowers provide superior cooling performance, with acoustic enclosures and silencers available for noise reduction.
Water Cooling Units: Designed for TIRA water-cooled shakers, these units feature a closed primary circuit to prevent water loss and pollution, offering reduced water consumption and integrated demineralization.
Power Amplifiers: TIRA offers power amplifiers with output power ranging from 60 VA to 240 kVA, featuring high signal-to-noise ratio, low distortion, and adaptability to different shakers.
Vibration Control Systems: These systems support comprehensive vibration testing modes and integrate with conditioning cabinets and other test equipment for extensive signal analysis.
3D-Shaker Systems: Developed for automotive industry standards, these systems feature energy-saving modes and high cross-axial stiffness.
3-Axis Simultaneous Vibration Tester: Servo-motor driven systems offering precision, low maintenance, and energy efficiency, suitable for testing electrical equipment and automotive components.
Conclusion: TIRA's vibration test systems and amplifiers are versatile and adaptable, designed to meet rigorous industry standards and provide reliable performance across various applications.
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Selection Guide (Imperial units) Vibration Test Systems TIRA Vibration Test Systems

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System overview TIRA Vibration Test Systems – Vibration Testing Equipment System overview (with imperial units) TIRA GmbH supplies measuring and testing systems for industry and research worldwide. At the Thuringia business location, we develop and manufacture modern plant engineering including application-specific software for testing the properties of materials and recording and eliminating undesirable vibrations. Our product- and delivery range: · Electrodynamic vibration test systems, 2 lbf - 67442 lbf · Modal systems from 22 - 3372 lbf · Long stroke systems from 899 lbf - 3372 lbf, max....

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Vibration test systems from 2 lbf to 90 lbf Our products are subject to strict quality control in accordance with the requirements of CE and national and international standards. The same care is given to the maintenance and modernisation of our traditional TIRA test and measurement technology, which has been proven over many years. In close cooperation with our customers, we maintain the progress, efficiency and quality of TIRA products and invest in the future of this potential. Our quality management has been certified according to DIN ISO 9001 since 1995 and according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015...

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Vibration test systems from 225 lbf to 607 lbf TIRA Vibration Test Systems Vibration test systems from 225 lbf to 607 lbf · Automatic centering of the armature · LS-shakers with up to 1.77 inches displacement and electronic zero-point regulation with adjustable stiffness · Optional degauss kit to reduce stray magnetic field · Multiple safety devices · Coarse filter unit · Squeak&Rattle Option (Low noise operation without blower) TIRA Energy Management System The TIRA Energy Management System enables for all vibration test systems with a force of 607 lbf to 15737 lbf two possible energy saving...

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Vibration test systems from 899 lbf to 1798 lbf · Clamping table ø7.09 inches with 21 threaded inserts or ø13.39 inches with 25 threaded inserts · Long-time operation · Minimum maintenance effort · High cross-axial stiffness · Supported by rugged frame with combined rubber/air isolators · Automatic centering of the armature · Fully automatic pneumatic load compensation for heavy test loads · 2 inches displacement · Standard degauss kit to reduce stray magnetic field · Optional low degauss kit to reduce stray magnetic field to <0.8 mT · Multiple safety devices · Coarse filter unit · Squeak&Rattle...

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Vibration test systems from 2473 lbf to 3372 lbf TIRA Vibration Test Systems Vibration test systems from 2473 lbf to 3372 lbf · Long-time operation · Minimum maintenance effort · High cross-axial stiffness · Supported by rugged frame with vibration isolators · Fully automatic pneumatic load compensation for heavy test loads · Coarse filter unit · 2 inches displacement · Standard degauss kit to reduce stray magnetic field · Optional low degauss kit to reduce stray magnetic field to <0.8 mT · Wheels&Rails Option (Shaker is maneuverable on rails) · Squeak&Rattle Option (Low noise operation without...

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Vibration test system 4946 kN Frequency range (Hz) Max. displacement (inch) Sine/Random/Shock Pk - Pk Max. velocity (inch/s) Suspension stiffness (lbf/inch) Effective moving mass (lb) Main resonance frequency (Hz) Total shaker mass (lb) Stray magnetic field (mT) Armature (ø/inch) Max. power consumption at 480 V (kVA) Amp./Blower Interlocks The transmission of vibrations to the installation site can be reduced by means of a corresponding trunnion mount ("RIT"=Rigid Isolated Trunnion).The frame is equipped with vibration isolators as standard. TheTIRA AIT-System ("AIT" =Air Isolated Trunnion) is...

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Vibration test systems from 6070 lbf to 7868 lbf TIRA Vibration Test Systems Vibration test systems from 6070 lbf to 7868 lbf · Energy-saving mode (Field power reduction) · Optional Dual Bearing-System for enhancement of cross axial stiffness and reduction of wear · Airglide option (Shaker is maneuverable on air cushions) · Multiple safety devices · Clamping table ø13.4 inches, ø17.3 inches or ø25.2 inches · Long-time operation · Minimum maintenance effort · High cross-axial stiffness · Supported by rugged frame with vibration isolators · Automatic centering of the AIT-System and the armature...

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Vibration test systems from 11128 lbf to 15737 lbf · Clamping table ø18.9 inches · Other clamping table sizes on request · Long-time operation · Minimum maintenance effort · High cross-axial stiffness · Supported by rugged frame with vibration isolators · Automatic centering of the AIT-System and the armature · AIT-System fixable to use the full displacement also at low frequencies and heavy loads · Fully automatic pneumatic load compensation for heavy test loads · Air-cooling blower with optional fan speed control · Up to 3 inches displacement · Degauss kit to reduce stray magnetic field · Energy-saving...

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TIRA · Vibration Test Systems Water-cooled vibration test systems from 16636 lbf to 28101 lbf 10 TIRA Vibration Test Systems Water-cooled vibration test systems from 16636 lbf to 28101 lbf Water-cooled TIRA shakers are guided hydrostatically and cooled by a closed water circuit. The external cooling unit also supplies the lubricant for the hydrostatic bearings, which enables frictionless positioning of the vibration armature. Water-cooled shakers have the advantage of generating high forces for testing heavy loads with high accelerations. Specimen masses up to 2006 lb are possible. A fully automatic...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.