Company Profile

History

APS DYNAMICS, INC. specializes in designing, manufacturing and marketing vibration systems for modal test excitation, low frequency calibration, and component test. The company began operations in Anaheim, California in 1971 and now operates out of its facilities in San Juan Capistrano, CA and Dresden, Germany.

Since 2008, APS has been a brand of SPEKTRA Vibration and Acoustics Engineering, the leading developer and manufacturer of calibration systems for vibration and acoustics. SPEKTRA continues the long-established tradition of producing high-quality, high-performance shakers that has made APS Dynamics the leader in the industry for more than 50 years.

The company markets its equipment world-wide through independent sales representatives and agents. Our extensive customer base in the United States includes major U.S. Government contractors, the Defense Department, NASA and other Government Agencies, universities and research organizations, numerous manufacturers and engineering firms. Internationally, the Company base includes manufacturers, universities and research firms in eighteen countries.

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An APS shaker in free body mode mounted on a ladder for vibration testing on a mast.

Product Applications

For modal testing applications, ELECTRO-SEIS® ball bearing shakers are characterized by their long stroke capacity and very high force:

APS 113 Series
APS 400 (higher force)
APS 420 (highest force)

Product overview

For sensor calibration applications, the APS DYNAMICS Long Stroke Shakers feature Air Bearing armature guidance for exceptionally clean waveforms with wide dynamic range and very low cross-axis motion:

APS 113-AB for testing small sensors and components
APS 129 with a large air bearing table coupled to the shaker for heavy test loads
APS 500 a small air bearing table for high-frequency, high-acceleration testing
APS 600 shaker for the longest stroke length

More details

We have developed the DUAL-MODE amplifier models specifically to increase the performance of the shakers. They provide a voltage and a current mode and are equipped with safety features.

Amplifier product range

A variety of shaker accessories are offered to provide test application flexibility. These include Auxiliary Tables, Reaction Mass Assemblies, Vertical Mounting kits, an Over-Travel switch, and a High Temperature switch.

All accessories