Products
Electrodynamic Test Systems
STEP Lab Electrodynamic Test Systems are advanced linear motor-based testing solutions designed for high-dynamic, fatigue, and durability testing of materials and components. These systems deliver exceptional acceleration, speed, and force control, making them ideal for demanding research, product development, and quality validation applications.
With load capacities ranging from 1 kN to 100 kN, speeds up to 6.5 m/s, and frequencies up to 500 Hz, STEP Lab systems provide precise and repeatable performance for both standard and specialized testing requirements.
Applications
- Dynamic fatigue testing
- High-cycle fatigue testing
- Tensile and compression testing
- Material characterization
- Component durability testing
- Crack propagation studies
- Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
- High strain rate testing
- Shock absorber testing
- Research and development
Key Features
- Load capacity from 1 kN to 100 kN
- Maximum speed up to 6.5 m/s
- Frequency range up to 500 Hz
- High acceleration linear motor technology
- Precise force and displacement control
- Up to 8 synchronized control axes
- High-resolution data acquisition
- Compatible with extensometers and climatic chambers
- Low maintenance and high efficiency
- User-friendly Test Center software
Available Series
UD Series
Designed for continuous dynamic and fatigue testing, ideal for long-duration endurance tests involving millions of load cycles.
HUD Series
Developed for high-dynamic applications requiring high continuous forces and exceptional endurance performance.
XUD Series
Optimized for high-acceleration and short-duration tests, supporting advanced dynamic analysis and high-frequency testing applications.
Benefits
- High dynamic performance
- Excellent testing accuracy and repeatability
- Flexible multi-actuator configurations
- Energy-efficient operation
- Reduced maintenance requirements
- Suitable for laboratory and industrial environments
STEP Lab Electrodynamic Test Systems provide a reliable and versatile platform for advanced material and component testing, enabling accurate evaluation of product performance under real-world dynamic loading conditions.
Damper Test Systems
- Based on linear motor technology
- Economical and easy to use
- Green products suitable for testing dampers of cars, motorcycles, trucks etc.
- Supports peak dynamic loads of up to 30kN and continuous dynamic loads of up to 8kN.
- Offers customizations on both hardware and software depending on your demands
- Dynamic test frequencies up to 250Hz and test speeds from 0.01mm/s up to 6000mm/s
Website link: Step Lab – Damper testing machine (step-lab.com)
Electrodynamic Actuators and Load frames
- Closed loop control of force and displacement by Test Center control system
- Force ranging from 1kN to 40kN
- Loop control and data acquisition up to 16 kHz
- High resolution data acquisition (24 bit)
- Ideal to use in clean room areas
- Velocity ranging from 0.01mm/s to 2000mm/s, also configurable on request
- Dynamic test frequencies up to 125Hz
- Simple installation requiring only one electrical socket
Website link: https://www.step-lab.com/en/products/electrodynamic-actuators/
Climate Chambers
- Inner temperature adjustable from -40°C to +180°C with ± 1°C accuracy
- Available with glass doors with heated glass for a perfect visibility of the ongoing tests
- Option to control relative humidity up to 95%
- Option to customize both temperature and dimensions of the chamber
Website link: https://www.step-lab.com/en/products/climatic-chambers/