Damper Performance & Quality Test Systems
Conduct a broad range of single specimen damper testing, ranging from characterization and in-line production quality to custom applications such as NVH, high-velocity testing and road profile playback. The MTS damper testing portfolio features a selection of compact and portable electric and hydraulic solutions that are ideal for evaluating the vehicle dynamics of prototypes at the proving ground or tuning racecar dampers at the track.
Applications
- Quality Audit
- Characterization
- NVH
Test Specimens
- Dampers
- Struts
Key Product Features
Accurate / Repeatable
MTS damper performance solutions employ high precision encoders (electric systems) or velocity preservation compensators (servohydraulic systems) to track command signals with very low distortion.
Easy, Intuitive Use
MTS damper testing software is designed for ease-of-use, featuring wizard-based guides for test creation and execution and Excel-based macros for easy analysis and reporting.
Versatile
Performance damper test system can generate a full spectrum of waveforms, including sinusoidal, triangle, square, sine-on-sine, variable sine, random and frequency sweep.
Innovative Technology
The EMA product line combines the latest linear electric actuator technology and high-performance FlexTest controls to deliver superior performance and highly precise results.
Model Comparison
SYD Systems (Crank Dynos)
- Performance Characterization (Sinusoidal)
- 15.5 -20.0 kN
- Rotary Servoelectric Actuation (Scotch Yoke Dyno)
- Shock 6 Software
EMA Systems
- Performance Characterization (Programmable)
- 8.9 – 26.7 kN
- Linear Electro-Magnetic Actuation
- Shock 6 (Standard) or MTS Damper Software
Model 849 Systems
- Performance Characterization (Programmable)
- Durability (single specimen)
- 15.0 – 25.0 kN
- Linear Servohydraulic Actuation
- MTS Damper Software
LEMA Systems
- Quality Assurance/Control
- 8.9 kN
- Linear Electro-Magnetic Actuation
- Line Test Software
Featured Case Studies
Technical Overview
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Units |
10VS |
10VS HV |
20VS |
20VS HV |
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Peak Force |
kN |
15.5 |
15.5 |
20 |
20 |
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lbf |
3500 |
3500 |
4500 |
4500 |
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Maximum Displacement |
mm |
150 |
150 |
150 |
150 |
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in |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
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Maximum Velocity |
m/sec |
2 |
2.5 |
2 |
2.5 |
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in/sec |
78 |
98 |
78 |
98 |
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Stated Performance |
m/sec @ kN force |
2.0 @ 3.8 |
2.5 @ 6.0 |
2.0 @ 7.5 |
2.5 @ 6.0 |
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Power Supplies |
Voltage |
Phase |
A in |
A out |
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SYD-10VS |
200-240 |
3 |
46.1 |
33 |
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380-500 |
3 |
26.6 |
17 |
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SYD-20VS |
380-500 |
3 |
41 |
28 |
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Units |
EMA-2K |
EMA-4K |
EMA-6K |
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Dynamic Force |
kN |
8.9 |
17.8 |
26.7 |
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lbf |
2000 |
4000 |
6000 |
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Static Force |
kN |
2.1 |
4.2 |
6.2 |
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lbf |
475 |
950 |
1400 |
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Static Force with Static Load Compensation |
>kN |
7 |
13 |
20 |
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lbf |
1475 |
2950 |
4400 |
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Peak Velocity |
m/sec |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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in/sec |
157 |
157 |
157 |
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Velocity at Peak Force |
m/sec |
2.5 |
2.5 |
2.5 |
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in/sec |
98 |
98 |
98 |
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Stroke |
mm |
203 |
203 |
203 |
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in |
8 |
8 |
8 |
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Frequency Response |
Hz |
100 |
100 |
100 |
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Temperature Monitoring |
Specimen |
Non-contacting IR with software monitoring |
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Motor |
Non-contacting IR with process meter monitoring |
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Digital Encoder Accuracy |
μ |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Noise Level – Typical |
dbA |
<60 |
<60 |
<60 |
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Load Cell |
lbf |
2000 |
5000 |
10000 |
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Type |
Interface |
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Waveforms Supported |
Type |
Sine, Triangle, Square, Frequency Sweep, Custom Profile |
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Software |
SHOCK™ Test Control and Damper Analysis Software |
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Bearing Material |
Type |
Dry Linear Bearing – Maintenance Free Replacement Interval: 2-5 yrs |
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Facility Requirements1 |
V |
220 |
220 |
220 |
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A |
30 |
60 |
100 |
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Air Supply |
PSI |
100 |
100 |
100 |
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BAR |
7 |
7 |
7 |
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CFM |
35 |
35 |
35 |
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Specifications subject to change |
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Units |
Model 849.15 |
Model 849.25 |
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Actuator Maximum Dynamic Force |
kN |
15 |
25 |
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>kip |
3.3 |
5.5 |
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Actuator Rod Diameter |
mm |
70 |
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Actuator Stroke |
kN |
250 |
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Actuator Hydrostatic Bearing |
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Standard |
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Actuator Anti-Rotate |
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Standard |
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Servovalve |
lpm |
126 |
188 |
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gpm |
33 |
50 |
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Friction Force Servovalve |
lpm |
3.8 |
3.8 |
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gpm |
1 |
1 | |
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Servovalve Shutoff |
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Manual |
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Hydraulic Low Flow |
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Standard, limits actuator to 10 mm/s |
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Friction Force Load Cell |
kN |
7 |
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lbs |
1500 |
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Sideload |
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Hydraulic, dynamic (optional) |
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Pneumatic, static (optional) |
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Accumulators |
liters |
8 |
15 |
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Test Space |
mm |
1200 |
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HSM |
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Integral to accumulator manifold |
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Performance:
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m/s @ kN |
3.2 @ 0 |
2.9 @ 0 |
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2.3 @ 5 |
2.5 @ 5 |
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0.7 @ 10 |
2.0 @ 10 |
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1.4 @ 15 |
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0.6 @ 18 |
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Units |
LEMA-2K |
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Dynamic Force |
kN |
8.9 |
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lbf |
2000 |
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Static Force |
kN |
2.1 |
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lbf |
475 |
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Static Force with Static Load Compensation |
kN |
7 |
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lbf |
1475 |
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Peak Velocity |
m/sec |
4 |
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in/sec |
157 |
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Velocity at Peak Force |
m/sec |
2.5 |
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in/sec |
98 |
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Stroke |
mm |
203 |
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in |
8 |
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Frequency Response |
Hz |
100 |
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Temperature Monitoring |
Specimen |
Non-contacting IR with software monitoring |
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Motor |
Non-contacting IR with process meter monitoring |
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Digital Encoder Accuracy |
μ |
1 |
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Noise Level – Typical |
dbA |
<60 |
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Load Cell |
lbf |
2000 |
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Type |
Interface |
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Waveforms Supported |
Type |
Sine, Triangle, Square, Frequency Sweep, Custom Profile |
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Software |
SHOCK™ Test Control and Damper Analysis Software |
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Bearing Material |
Type |
Dry Linear Bearing – Maintenance Free Replacement Interval: 2-5 yrs |
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Facility Requirements1 |
V |
220 |
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A |
30 |
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Air Supply |
PSI |
100 |
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BAR |
7 |
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CFM |
35 |
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Specifications subject to change |
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