ETL Facility and Equipment Matrix
The following chart describes the full range of facilities and equipment offered by ETL. Descriptions are linked to PDF's of the corresponding test resource. Click here to view the entire list of data sheets.

DYNAMIC TESTING – ELECTRODYNAMIC SHAKERS
Description Capabilities Characteristics Miscellaneous Manufacturer
Vibration Room 1
19K Electrodynamic Shaker Facility
19,000 lbf sine

16,000 lbf random

150 g max acceleration (armature and payload)
Frequency: 5-3000Hz

Stroke: 1 dbl amplitude

Armature table: 17 diameter

Max velocity: 70 in/sec

Deguassing coil: <4 guass 6 above table
4' x 4' unibase slip table with 2 hydrostatic bearings

1 ton cyclone hoist

Up to 40 instrumentation data line channels
Ling Electronics Exciter type: B335

Amplifier type: 8024-24 32 KVA rating
Vibration Room 2
9K Electrodynamic Shaker Test Facility
8,100 lbf sine

5,700 lbf random

100 g max acceleration

(armature & payload)

1,200 lb max payload with air centering
Frequency: 10-2,000 Hz

Stroke: 2 dbl amplitude

Armature Table:13 diameter

Max velocity: 79 in/sec sine, 110 in/sec bump

Degaussing coil: <2 gauss 5 above table
30 x 30 slip table, free floating on oil film

1 ton cyclone hoist

Up to 16 instrumentation data line channels
Ling Dynamic Systems Exciter type: V954LS Mk II

Ling Electronics Amplifier type: 8024-24, 48 KVA rating
Vibration Room 3
9K Electrodynamic Shaker Facility
8,100 lbf sine

5,700 lbf random

100 g max acceleration (armature and payload)

1,200 lb max payload with air centering
Frequency: 10-2,000 Hz

Stroke: 1 dbl amplitude

Armature table: 13 diameter

Max velocity: 79 in/sec sine, 110 in/sec bump

Deguassing coil: <2 guass 5 above table
30 x 30 slip table free floating on oil film

1 ton cyclone hoist

Up to 16 instrumentation data line channels
Link Dynamic Systems Exciter type: V954LS Mk II

Ling Electronics Amplifier type: 8024-24, 48 KVA rating
Vibration/Shock
Stations 1&2 32K Electrodynamic Shaker Test System
32,000 lbf sine

70 g max acceleration (armature & payload)
Frequency: 10-2,000 Hz

Stroke: 1 dbl amplitude

Armature table: 25.25 diameter

Degaussing coil: <10 gauss 6 above table
Patriot dedicated station - flight vert. & lat. vibration

5 ton overhead hoist

Up to 40 instrumentation data line channels
Unholtz-Dickie Company Exciter type: T4000-24

Amplifier type: TA345
Vibration/Shock
Station 3 36K Electrodynamic Shaker Test System
36,000 lbf sine

32,000 lbf random

150 g max acceleration (armature & payload)
Frequency: 10-3,000 Hz

Stroke: 1 dbl amplitude

Armature table: 25.25 diameter

Max velocity: 85 in/sec

Degaussing coil: <10 gauss 6 above table
4 x 4 Mg slip table on 16 hydraulic bearings

5 ton overhead hoist

Up to 40 instrumentation data line channels
Unholtz-Dickie Company Exciter type: T4000-24

Amplifier type: TA360

TEAM reaction base & slip table
Vibration/Shock
Station 4 32K Electrodynamic Shaker Test System
32,000 lbf sine

70 g max acceleration (armature & payload)
Frequency: 10-2,000 Hz

Stroke: 1 dbl amplitude

Armature table: 25.25 diameter

Degaussing coil: <10 gauss 6 above table
Hawk flight vert. & lat. vibration/Patriot, Hawk, Aegis, SPS-49

5 ton overhead hoist

Up to 40 instrumentation data line channels
Unholtz-Dickie Company Exciter type: T4000-24

Amplifier type: TA345
Vibration/Shock
Station 5 18K Electrodynamic Shaker Test System

18,000 lbf sine

70 g max acceleration (armature & payload)
Frequency: 5-3,000 Hz

Stroke: 1 dbl amplitude

Armature table: 15.75 diameter

Degaussing coil: <10 gauss 6 above table
4 x 4 hydrostatic slip table

5 ton overhead hoist

Up to 40 instrumentation data line channels
Ling Dynamic Systems Exciter type: LDS-964

Amplifier type: MPA Series
DYNAMIC TESTING – HYDRAULIC SHAKERS
Description Capabilities Characteristics Miscellaneous Manufacturer
Vibration/Shock
Station 6 Hydraulic Shaker Test System
1,200 lb max payload

Transportation vibration simulation
Frequency: 3-300 Hz

Stroke: 1 dbl amplitude
3 x 6 hydrostatic slip table

5 ton overhead hoist

Unholtz-Dickie 400AT or VWIN controller

Up to 24 instrumentation data line channels
MT Labs Exciter type: HV-36-72 Shaker Model 8837

Amplifier type: hydraulic power supply HPS-7

Table type: 10551
DYNAMIC TESTING – PORTABLE ELECTRODYNAMIC SHAKERS
Description Capabilities Characteristics Miscellaneous Manufacturer
Portable Shakers
(Two each)

 

400 lbf sine

180 lbf random

Frequency:
5-4000 Hz

Stroke:
0.75 pk-to-pk max

Table size: 11 x 11 mounting surface (slip table & head expander)

Field test capable Bruel & Kjaer

Exciter type: Model 4802

Head type: Model 4818

Amplifier type: Model 2708

DYNAMIC TESTING SHOCK MACHINES
Description Capabilities Characteristics Miscellaneous Manufacturer
DT-1 Drop Shock Impact Machine

 

Pulse amplitude:
150 g max


Pulse duration:
1.5 to 40 msec

Half sine and terminal peak saw tooth pulse

Accelerated free fall table Table size: 3' x 3'

Weight capacity: 1,000 lb max load (600 lb specimen)

Unholtz Dickie 400AT or UDVWIN for pulse capture

Up to 24 instrumentation data line channels
Impac
Model 3636
DT-2 Shock Machine Pulse amplitude:
3,000 g max

Pulse duration:
0.3 to 30 msec

Half sine and terminal peak saw tooth pulse

Pneumatically accelerated table Table size: 12 x 12

Weight capacity:
250 lb max load

Unholtz Dickie 400AT or UDVWIN for pulse capture

Up to 24 instrumentation data line channels
Avco
Model SM-110

DYNAMIC TESTING CENTRIFUGES
Description Capabilities Characteristics Miscellaneous Manufacturer
ACC-1 Large Centrifuge
Acceleration:
0-100 g

RPM level:
0-225
Singe channel rotary R.F. joint (50 ohm input)

Single channel rotary pres. joint (3000 psi max)

Slip rings:
20 power rings at 20 amps, 220V

Instrument rings:
10 shielded 5 amps, 110V
20 non-shielded 5 amps, 110V
Test space: 5' x 5'

Max capacity:
500 lb to 100 g; 1,000 lb max load

Accessibility:
8' x 8' opening

Pit size:
17.5' dia x 8' D
Schaevitz Engineering
Model T-16-A
ACC-2 Small Centrifuge

 

Acceleration:
0-30,000 g

RPM level:
0-19,000
Rotor: 10" diameter

Acceleration time: approx 90 sec to 20,000 g level

Deceleration time: approx 60 sec from 20,000 g level
Assortment of fixtures for DIP and various hybrid packages Centrisafe
Model G385-4D
STRUCTURAL TESTING UNIVERSAL TEST (LOAD) MACHINES
Description Capabilities Characteristics Miscellaneous Manufacturer
WS-1
Universal Test Machine
Load test: up to 120,000 lb max Structural load machine

Max capacity: 120,000 lb Range: 0-120 klb

Tension/compression

Loading rate:
0.15 in/sec

Crosshead opening: 2W x 4H x 1D
Computer controlled/partner (Instron) software

Warner and Swasey

Model Universal test machine 120 BTE
UL-1 Universal Tester Load test: 20,000 lb max Crosshead rate: 0.02-20 in/min Interface w/quartz lamps for rapid heating to 2,500°F

Accepts convection oven for temps to 1,000°F
Instron
Model 1125
UL-2 Universal Tester

 

Load test: 55,000 lb max Crosshead opening: 18W x 36H x 12D

Closed loop servo control (load, strain & displacement)

Cyclic loading capability

Multiple waveforms
Interface w/quartz lamps for rapid heating to 2,500°F

Accepts convection oven for temps up to 1,000°F

Synchronized rapid heating/loading
MTS
Model 810
STRUCTURAL TESTING LARGE LOAD FRAME
Description Capabilities Characteristics Miscellaneous Manufacturer
Thermo-Structural
Load Frame

 

Multiple load directions to 20,000 lbs

Single plane capability: 60,000 lbs
Dimensions:
16W x 16H x 26L
Programmable transient high Temp profiles usingtailored (Temp/time/rate) quartz lamp furnace for moderate-to-very-hot transient air-to-air missile free flights, which can be combined with applied loading Raytheon
CLIMATIC TESTING TEMPERATURE/ ALTITUDE/ HUMIDITY CHAMBERS
Description Capabilities Characteristics Miscellaneous Manufacturer
M-25 Temperature/ Altitude Chamber Temp: -70to +177°C

Rate: avg 2°C/min with 100 lb load

Altitude: sea level to 140,000
Chamber:
2'W x 2'H x 2'D

Weight capacity:
50 lb/ft2 max

Access door: 2'W x 2'H

Penetration:
1 round 3" port
Instrumentation:

Versatenn II Programmer

Honeywell chart recorder

Tenney over/under temp safety
Tenney Engineering
Model T5ST
M-20 Temperature Cycling Chamber Temp: -100 to +350°F with 200 lb load

Rate: avg 15°C/min with 200 lb load
Chamber:
29W x 29H x 29D

Weight capacity:
50 lb/ft2 max

Access door:
3'W x 3'H

Penetrations:
2 round 8" ports
Instrumentation:

Thermotron controller

Honeywell chart recorder

Thermotron over/undertemp safety
Thermotron
Model HPS-16
G-5 High-Performance Temperature Cycling Chamber

 

Temp: -65 to +150°C

Rate: avg 10°C/min with 300-400 lb load
Chamber:
6'W x 5'H x 6'D

Weight capacity:
300-400 lbs max

Access door:
6'W x 5'H

Penetration:
1 round 6 port
Instrumentation:

Thermotron 6850 controller

Honeywell chart recorder

Honeywell over/undertemp safety
Richards Engineering
G-4 High-Performance
Temperature Cycling Chamber
Temp: -65 to +175°C

Rate: avg 20°C/min with 200 lb load/td>
Chamber:
4'W x 4'H x 4'D

Weight capacity:
200 lb max

Access door:
4'W x 4'H

Penetrations:
1 round 2 port; 1 rect. 4 x 12 window
Instrumentation:

Yokogawa 750 controller

Honeywell chart recorder

Honeywell over/under temp safety
Ransco
Model 1364M
G-20 Temperature Chamber Steady State Temp: +25 to +340°C Chamber:
46W x 30H x 22D

Weight capacity:
2 shelves @ 50 lbs each max

Access door:
46W x 30H
Penetration:
1 round 2 port
Instrumentation:

Blue-M Dial-a-Pak

Blue-M over/under temp safety
Blue-M Electric
Model POM1-1406B
G-2 Temperature Cycling/ Humidity/Solar Chamber Temp: -85 to +200°F

Rate: avg 2°F/min with 10,000 lb load

Humidity: 20-95% over +40 to +185°F

Solar: 360 BTU/ft2/hr max
Chamber:
12W x 15H x 25D

Weight capacity:

1,000 lb/ft2 max

Access door:

12W x 15H with 3W x 6.5H entry door

Penetrations:
2 round 3 ports, 2 round 6" ports, 4 rect 8 x 12 panels
Instrumentation:

Microstar digital controller

Honeywell truline chart recorder

Honeywell over/undertemp safety
American Research Inc.
Model WI121525
G-15 Temperature/ Humidity Chamber Temp: -100 to +200°F

Rate: avg 2°F/min with 2,000 lb load

Humidity: 20-95% over +35 to +200°F
Chamber:
9.5W x 9.5H x 8.5D

Weight capacity:
2,000 lb max

Access door:
6W x 8H

Penetrations:
4 round 2" ports, 2 round 6" ports
Instrumentation:

Thermotron 6850 controller

Honeywell chart recorder

Honeywell over/undertemp safety
Thermotron/Bally/Jamison
G-14 Temperature/ Humidity Chamber Temp:-18 to +93°C

Rate: avg 2°C/min max

Humidity: 10-98% R.H.
Chamber:
34W x 36H x 32D

Weight capacity:
2 shelves @ 25 lbs each max

Access door:
34W x 36H

Penetration:
1 round 3 port
Instrumentation:

Microstar digital controller

Honeywell chart recorder

Partlow over/undertemp safety
Blue - M Electric
Model FRM-3660
G-1 Temperature/ Humidity/Altitude Chamber Temp: -100 to +350°F

Rate: avg 1°F/min with 6,000 lb load

Humidity: 20-95% over +35 to +185°F

Altitude:
sea level to 100,000
Chamber:
8.5W x 8H x 20D

Weight capacity:
1,000 lb/ft2 max

Access door:
8.5W x 8H with 3.5W x 6H entryway

Penetrations:

multiple round and square ports
Instrumentation:

VersaTenn II Programmer

Honeywell truline chartrecorder

Watlow over/undertemp safety
Tenney Engineering
Model STR-W1
CLIMATIC TESTING TEMPERATURE SHOCK CHAMBERS
Description Capabilities Characteristics Miscellaneous Manufacturer
G-8 Temperature Shock (Elevator) Chamber

Hot zone: 75-200°C

Cold zone:
-70°C to amb

Rate: thermal shock
Chamber:
25W x 23H x 25D

Weight capacity:

30 lbs max

Access door:

25W x 23H

Penetration:
1 round 2 port
Instrumentation:

JC Systems setpoint programmer

Honeywell chart recorder

Honeywell over/undertemp safety

Honeywell guaranteed soak
Ransco Industries
Model 7108-1

G-10 Thermal Shock (Elevator) Chamber Temp: -75 to +175° C

Rate: thermal shock
Chamber:
25W x 25H x 25D

Weight capacity:
40 lbs on 3 shelves

Access doors:

two, 25W x 25H

Penetrations:

2-2 vert. tubes
Instrumentation:

Honeywell chart recorder

Honeywell chart recorder

Thermotron digital programmer

Thermotron over/under temp
Thermotron Industries
ATS-900-V-25-25-LN2
G-12 & G-13 Temperature Thermal Shock Chamber Temp: -75 to +200°C

Rate: thermal shock
Chamber:
14W x 12H x 14D

Weight capacity:
15 lb max on 14 shelves

Access doors:
two, 14W x 12H each

Penetrations: 4 - 2 vert. tubes
Instrumentation:

Yokogawa 750 controller

Honeywell chart recorder

Partlow over/undertemp safety
Blue-M Electric
Model WSP-109C-MP3
CLIMATIC TESTING SALT FOG CHAMBERS
Description Capabilities Characteristics Miscellaneous Manufacturer
SF-1 Salt Fog Chamber Temp: amb to 92-97°F

Conforms to:
ASTM B117
MIL-STD-810
MIL-STD-883
MIL-STD-202

Chamber:
48W x 26H x 36D
Detailed analysis available on request; e.g., PH, specific gravity, distribution rates/td> Industrial Filter & PumpCompany
Model 411.1ACDN
CLIMATIC TESTING SOLAR RADIATION AND RAIN FACILITY
Description Capabilities Characteristics Miscellaneous Manufacturer
Solar Radiation and Rain Facility

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ELECTRICAL TESTING BURN-IN FACILITY
Description Capabilities Characteristics Miscellaneous Manufacturer
Burn-In Facility

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ELECTRICAL TESTING HERMETICITY AND LEAK TEST STATION
Description Capabilities Characteristics Miscellaneous Manufacturer
Hermeticity and Leak Test Station

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GENERAL TESTING

Description Capabilities Characteristics Miscellaneous Manufacturer
GB-1 Gimbal Balance Instrument Sensitivity:
0.1 g-cm high range
1.0 g-cm low range

Resolution: 0.018 g-cm high range
0.18 g-cm low range

Full scale moment:
5,300 g-cm high range
20,160 g-cm low range
Full scale weight: 9.1 Kg   Space Electronics Inc.
Model GM904S
Gross Leak Tester (Inert Liquid)

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Fine Leak Tester (Helium)

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Moment of Inertia Instrument

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Strain Gauging (Standard & Micro) Facility

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Mechanical Properties

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Rapid High Temperature Heating Facility

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Field Measurements & High Speed Video

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Road Mobility Testing Data Acquisition

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