Centrotecnica has announced the RT 2000 SP — a new slip table designed to extend lateral vibration test capability for large, heavy test specimens. The addition strengthens Centrotecnica’s already extensive fixture and accessory portfolio, reinforcing their position as a leading European manufacturer of precision vibration test tooling.
Lateral Vibration Testing with a Slip Table
Slip tables are a fundamental enabling technology in vibration testing. By converting the vertical force of an electrodynamic or hydraulic shaker into a horizontal drive, they allow specimens to be tested in the lateral axes without reorienting the shaker system itself. For large and heavy specimens, this is often the most practical — and sometimes the only — way to achieve full three-axis coverage within a reasonable test schedule.
The RT 2000 SP is designed to handle demanding lateral test requirements, with a construction optimised for stiffness, flatness, and low resonance interference. Centrotecnica’s slip tables are precision-manufactured in Italy to exceptionally tight tolerances, ensuring the mechanical interface between the shaker and the specimen remains consistent across long test campaigns.
Completing a Full Test Capability
The RT 2000 SP joins Centrotecnica’s established range of slip tables and head expanders, head expanders, guided head expanders, and custom test fixtures. Together, these products allow test laboratories to tackle virtually any vibration test geometry — from small electronic assemblies to large structural subframes — without compromise.
For test programmes that require random vibration testing, swept-sine vibration testing, or classic shock control testing in multiple axes, the right slip table is a critical investment. A poor fixture introduces unwanted resonances, cross-axis coupling, and inconsistency between test runs. Centrotecnica’s manufacturing heritage and accredited laboratory environment mean their products are validated to the standards that matter.
Centrotecnica Products Available Through THP Systems
THP Systems supplies Centrotecnica‘s full range of slip tables, head expanders, and custom fixture solutions in the UK. Our applications engineers can help you specify the right slip table for your shaker system and specimen characteristics, taking into account payload, centre of gravity, frequency range, and test standard requirements.
We also offer calibration services services and can support the integration of Centrotecnica hardware with your existing shaker and controller infrastructure.
Looking for a slip table or vibration test fixture? Contact THP Systems for expert advice and a competitive quotation.
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