The new MB Vertical Pitch & Roll (VPR) shaker systems are designed to meet growing demand for realistic, multi-axis vibration testing of drones, gimbals, cameras, navigation equipment, and automotive components.

Unlike conventional single-axis shakers, VPR systems provide simultaneous motion in up to five axes. Vertical excitation is combined with pitch and roll rotations, and the special geometry of the shaker table generates coupled movement in the X and Y directions. This enables the laboratory simulation of highly realistic conditions such as uneven road surfaces, complex flight manoeuvres, engine and drivetrain vibrations, and superimposed shock loads—all under controlled conditions.

Four compact ALPHA MK2 shakers drive the system from the table corners, delivering vibration displacements up to 50 mm peak-to-peak and rotation angles up to 5.7°. Excitation forces reach 4 kN, yet the entry-level VPR 2825 occupies only 0.49 m². Payloads up to 300 kg can be tested, and low operating noise makes the system suitable for Buzz, Squeak & Rattle (BSR) investigations as well as endurance testing.

The VPR range is both compact and scalable. Initial models with 2.8 kN and 4 kN excitation are available now, with technology that can be expanded to 24 kN or adapted for larger mounting tables as required.

Options include climate-chamber testing from −40 °C to +80 °C, plus base masses designed for easy movement by pallet truck or forklift.

MB Dynamics is also developing a full five-axis excitation upgrade for even more complex load scenarios.

“Modern components face multidimensional vibration environments that cannot be captured by traditional test systems,” said Jim Flanagan, Managing Director of CentraTEQ. “With the MB Dynamics VPR series now available in the UK, our customers can replicate those conditions in the laboratory to accelerate development, improve robustness, and build greater confidence in product reliability.”

Applications include validation of sensors, cameras, and navigation systems; testing of gimbals and image stabilisation systems; endurance programmes with or without climate superposition; BSR investigations; packaging and transport simulations; and assessments of seat and ride comfort.