F10

The F10 vibration generator is a reaction-type
shaker generating very large dynamic forces for
structural excitation in vibration research and testing.
The reaction principle of operation and compact
configuration allow this generator to be stud mounted
in any position, directly to structures, without external
support or critical shaft alignment problems.
The F10 is designed for operation over a wide range
of audio frequencies. The relatively light coil and
bobbin are rigidly attached to the structure under test,
while the heavy cylindrical magnets are suspended
by two rubber diaphragms. The dynamic weight
added to the test structure is relatively low, since the
rubber suspended weight does not affect axial or
rotational inertia of the vibration generator’s coil and
bobbin above the 25 Hz resonance frequency of the
system.
The F10 can be supplied with a sensing transducer
containing an accelerometer and a force gauge
(model Z820WA impedance head), a piezoelectric
vibration generator/impedance head combination
(model F7), or a solid core with a 3/8-16” tapped
mounting hole (model F4/F10 dummy plug).