Head Expanders, Custom Fixturing & Shaker Peripherals
Head Expanders are the most common fixture for vertical motion, as they provide larger surfaces to which test specimens may be attached. Most head expanders are fabricated from magnesium to provide the optimum combination of light weight, rigidity and strength.
They are available in round, square or rectangular shapes and are usually manufactured as a weldment, although cast head expanders are also available. Optional features include damping treatment, corrosion protection, thermal barrier, thermal treatment, shaker guidance/ support and a choice of insert locations.
Other standard fixtures are available for mounting product to the shaker, such as cubes, L fixtures and T fixtures. These fixtures provide a means to position the test specimen to allow for multi-axis testing without rotating the shaker head from the vertical to horizontal position. TestSmart uses the latest advances in software to evaluate the performance characteristics of each design. All TestSmart head expanders are designed to customer specifications.