Vibration Testing - Automotive

Shaker testing is a critical process in the automotive industry, used to simulate real-world vibration that vehicles and their components experience during operation. This type of testing helps manufacturers assess durability, reliability, and performance under various conditions.

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Purpose of Shaker Testing of Automotive and Ground Vehicles

Shakers simulate the vibrational stresses that automotive parts encounter in real-world driving conditions, including:

Road-induced vibration (bumps, potholes, rough terrain)
Engine and drivetrain vibration
Aerodynamic forces (wind resistance, turbulence)
Operational vibration (braking, acceleration, and handling dynamics)

Shakers allow precise control over frequency, amplitude, and acceleration to reproduce these conditions accurately.

We have years of experience with automotive and ground vehicle testing. Please contact us if you wish to learn more.

Why is it Used in the Automotive Industry?

Key Objectives:

Reliability Testing

Ensures components can withstand long-term vibration exposure without failure

Fatigue & Durability Testing

Identifies weak points that could lead to premature wear

Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) Analysis

Helps to reduce unwanted vibration and noise to improve comfort

Regulatory Compliance

Ensures products meet industry standards (for example,, ISO 16750, SAE J1455, IEC 60068)

Product Development

Allows engineers to fine-tune designs before mass production

Automotive Components Tested with Shakers

Powertrain Components (engine mounts, transmission cases)
Suspension Parts (control arms, bushings, shock absorbers)
Vehicle Chassis & Body Parts
Infotainment & Electronic Modules
EV Batteries & Battery Management Systems (BMS)
Headlights & Interior Fixtures

Industry Standards & Compliance

Automotive manufacturers follow strict guidelines for vibration testing, including:

ISO 16750

Environmental testing for road vehicles

SAE J1455

Electronic equipment testing for heavy vehicles

IEC 60068

General environmental testing procedures

MIL-STD-810

Military-grade testing (used for off-road and defence vehicles)

ECE R100

Homologation for lithium batteries installed on 4-wheel electric vehicles for the transport of persons or goods of road vehicles of categories categories M and N with electric traction.

UN38.3

An international standard for testing and transporting lithium-ion batteries

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Our Customer Stories

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Transportation vibration testing with a V9x shaker system at TÜV SÜD

TÜV SÜD wanted to expand their range of shakers so they could conduct transportation testing of heavier objects, particularly sub-assemblies for cars and trains.

The Novares Laboratory

Innovation first! The Novares Group, a supplier of plastic solutions for the automotive industry, is driven by innovation – also reflected in its name. The company defines itself with the great phrase “We are a multi-specialist supplier”.

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Vibration Testing - Automotive

Purpose of Shaker Testing of Automotive and Ground Vehicles

Why is it Used in the Automotive Industry?

Automotive Components Tested with Shakers

Industry Standards & Compliance

Our Customer Stories

Transportation vibration testing with a V9x shaker system at TÜV SÜD

The Novares Laboratory

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