Calibration is not optional
Vibration Testing & Calibration
If you can’t verify your sensor, you can’t trust your data. Electrodynamic shaker systems, portable calibrators, and power amplifiers from The Modal Shop — designed for labs that hold themselves to standards.
THE MODAL SHOP · VIBRATION TESTING & CALIBRATION
Metrological traceability
The chain of trust
National Metrology Institute
NIST (USA) or PTB (Germany) holds the primary physical reference. The ultimate authority.
Reference Standard
Certified reference accelerometer calibrated directly against the national standard. Uncertainty documented.
Your Calibrator
Modal Shop shaker system or portable calibrator. Transfers traceability to your working sensors in the lab or field.
Your Working Sensor
Accelerometer or transducer now carries a verified sensitivity value with a documented uncertainty budget.
Trustworthy Data
Measurements with a known, documented uncertainty. Defensible in audits, reports, and certifications.
Every link in this chain must be verified. That’s what calibration is. A broken link anywhere propagates uncertainty into every measurement downstream — silently, invisibly, and expensively.
Product families
The product range
Click any product to enquire. Our engineers will help you configure the right system for your application.
Shaker Systems
Excitation equipment
SmartShaker™ Systems
All-in-one with built-in amplifier — plug in any BNC signal source and start testing. 4.5–7 lbf.
Modal Shakers
Through-hole armature for easy stinger setup. 13–60 lbf, up to 9 kHz. Small to large structures.
Vibration Test Shakers
Dual-purpose for vibration testing and modal analysis. 75–500 lbf for environmental and production testing.
Miniature & Inertial Shakers
2002E inertial shaker: 0.56 lb for hard-to-reach locations. Mini shakers for component testing up to 11 kHz.
Amplifiers & Accessories
Power & system completion
Power Amplifiers
SmartAmplifier™ 2100E series (100–400 VA) and 2050E linear amplifiers. Voltage and current mode with built-in signal source.
Shaker Accessories
Stingers, lateral stands, air ride supports, head expanders, Modal-Pod™ CubeSat fixtures, horizontal table kits, and isolation mounts.
Every shaker ships as a complete kit
Matched amplifier, stinger, and mounting accessories are included. Connect to your analyzer and start testing the same day.
Applicable standards
Specifications
Quick comparison
Column headers link directly to our sales team with the product type pre-filled. Click any header to enquire.
| Parameter | MI Mini / Inertial | SS SmartShaker™ | MS Modal Shakers | VT Vibration Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Models | 2002E, 2004E, 2007E | K2004E01, K2007E01 | 2025E, 2060E | 2075E, 2110E, 2500E |
| Force Range | 2–7 lbf | 4.5–7 lbf | 13–60 lbf | 75–500 lbf |
| Max Frequency | 3–11 kHz | 9–11 kHz | 6–9 kHz | 4.5–6.5 kHz |
| Stroke (pk-pk) | 0.2–0.5” | 0.2–0.5” | 0.75–1.4” | 1.0” |
| Amplifier | External req. | Built-in | External req. | External req. |
| Weight | 0.56–6 lb | 7 lb (w/ amp) | 13–37 lb | 35–475 lb |
Need help selecting? Send us your force and frequency requirements and we will recommend the right system.
Applications
Where they’re used
Modal Analysis
Controlled excitation of structures for frequency response measurements, mode shape identification, and structural dynamics characterization.
Sensor Calibration
NIST-traceable verification of accelerometer sensitivity. Essential for ISO 17025 accreditation and maintaining a defensible measurement chain.
Environmental Testing
HALT, HASS, and MIL-STD vibration qualification on electronic assemblies, connectors, and packaged goods to uncover early-life failures.
Automotive NVH
Shaker-based excitation for transfer path analysis, body panel response characterization, and component resonance mapping in vehicle development.
Aerospace Qualification
Vibration testing to DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and NASA qualification standards for flight hardware and CubeSat structures.
Research & Education
University teaching labs and research programs using shaker systems for structural dynamics fundamentals, vibration courses, and experimental modal analysis.
Traceable Accuracy
Configure your shaker system.
Whether you need a portable calibrator for field verification or a 500 lbf system for aerospace qualification, our engineers will specify the right excitation solution.