Vertical Vibration + Pitch & Roll Testing System
The innWave vertical vibration + pitch & roll testing system is an advanced equipment that replicates vertical vibrations and pitch and roll motions to simulate real transportation conditions by road, rail, sea, or air. It ensures precise, safe, and realistic testing for packaging stability and product reliability validation.
Engineering true-to-life motion for packaging reliability
The vertical vibration + pitch & roll system transforms vibration testing into a complete 3-axis simulation. Designed for precision and control, it allows engineers to reproduce realistic transportation conditions, evaluate products and packages durability and performance—while ensuring safety, accuracy, and full compliance with global testing standards.
The system operates at high frequency ranges and supports random vibration profiling to recreate real shipping environments. This enables more realistic simulations and highly accurate results. Designed with the end user in mind, the system provides independent control for a more intuitive and streamlined testing experience.
- 3-axis motion control: simulates vertical, pitch, and roll movements simultaneously for full transport realism
- High-frequency range: up to 200 Hz vertical and 25 Hz for pitch and roll, ideal for road, rail, sea, and air transport simulation
- ±5° pitch & roll stroke: provides controlled inclination and balance for accurate dynamic testing
- Independent module operation: pitch & Roll module can be managed separately for flexible test configurations
- Dual isolation system: eliminates external vibration interference—no special foundation required for installation
Benefits of Pitch and Roll Vibration Testing
Key features
- Vibration system: hydraulic servoactuator
- Motion axes: vertical vibration + pitch and roll (three-axis operation)
- Types of vibration tests: vertical, sine, random, and pitch & roll motion
- Vertical frequency range: 0.5–200 Hz (vertical vibration only, with pitch & roll locked)
- Pitch & roll frequency range: 0.1–25 Hz (pitch & roll operation only)
- Combined frequency range (vertical + pitch & roll): 0.5–100 Hz
- Maximum payload: up to 3000 kg (6614 lbs)
- Vertical displacement: variable, up to 150 mm
- Pitch & roll movements: controlled angular motion up to ±5°
- Vibration isolation: dual damping system; no specialized foundation required
- Construction: steel seismic mass with integrated damping for superior vibration absorption
- Load securing: matrix hole pattern for flexible and secure load fastening
- Safety features: protective barriers and reinforced platform design
- Optional accessories: servo-hydraulic components available for extended testing (resonance, fatigue, durability, quality control)
Inside the engineering of a three-axis vibration system
Wide frequency range for maximum flexibility
The vertical vibration + pitch & roll testing system is engineered to operate across a versatile and configurable frequency range, enabling users to replicate a wide variety of transportation scenarios and conditions. When used in vertical vibration mode only, with pitch and roll locked, the system reaches frequencies from 0.5 to 200 Hz. In pitch & roll mode only, it operates between 0.1 and 25 Hz, while combined multi-axis operation (vertical + pitch & roll) supports frequencies from 0.5 to 100 Hz.
This adaptable frequency spectrum allows precise reproduction of both low-frequency oscillations—such as road irregularities, ship motion, or rail sway—and higher-frequency vibration environments typical of air transportation or conveyor handling. As a result, the system delivers reliable, high-fidelity data for packaging optimization, load stability verification, and component performance analysis.
Motion axes: vertical, pitch, and roll (three-axis operation)
Unlike conventional vibration systems, this patented system combines vertical motion with pitch and roll to deliver full three-axis testing, allowing engineers to recreate complex transportation dynamics where products experience simultaneous vertical shocks and angular displacement. This configuration provides a much closer representation of real distribution-chain conditions—such as vehicle ride quality, road irregularities, ship wave motion, and air turbulence—making it especially valuable for mid-range and heavy-duty applications or high-risk sectors like pharmaceuticals, electronics, and defense.
The system helps assess shock-absorption performance, vibration dampening behavior, and overall load stability under everyday distribution stresses. By replicating the most realistic transportation conditions and force interactions, it enables more accurate predictions of packaging resilience and product safety across global supply chains.
Supported test modes: random, sine, and recorded PSD sibration profiles
The system supports a comprehensive range of test modes, including random, sine, and recorded Power Spectral Density (PSD) vibration profiles. These options enable users to perform both standardized and field-replicated tests with high precision. Engineers can reproduce real-world vibration data recorded during actual transportation, analyze structural resonance, or conduct fatigue studies — all within a controlled and repeatable laboratory environment using the Vibration Research controller.
Patented motion technology by Safe Load Testing Technologies
The combination of the pitch & roll module with the vertical vibration system is a patented technology developed by Safe Load Testing Technologies. This unique system enables synchronized control of vertical, pitch, and roll movements, providing a true three-axis simulation that accurately reproduces the dynamic conditions of real transportation. Its patented design ensures superior precision, repeatability, and reliability, setting a new benchmark in vibration and motion testing innovation.
Optional add-ons
The system can be enhanced with optional add-ons that extend its testing and analytical capabilities. It is compatible with Safe Load Testing’s environmental data recorders, which capture real-world shock, vibration, GPS, temperature, and humidity conditions throughout the distribution cycle. These devices allow users to generate highly accurate vibration and pitch & roll profiles based on actual transportation routes.
Additionally, the system integrates seamlessly with the Analyze App, a powerful software tool designed to process, visualize, and interpret test data. Together, these add-ons enable users to close the loop between field data and laboratory simulation, ensuring maximum realism, improved test repeatability, and deeper insight into packaging and product performance.
Vibration testing applications
Engineered by top-tier specialists in packaging and transport simulation, this innovative machine is designed to provide exceptional results, ensuring your satisfaction with every use.
- EN, ASTM, ISTA Procedures,
MIL-STD, and ISO.
* This is a representative list of standard tests the machine can perform. Others may be available – contact our sales team for more information.
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Products of the innWave family
During distribution, products and packaging are continuously exposed to vibration that can compromise their performance and integrity. The innWave family is designed to simulate real-world vibration conditions, assess structural resilience, and ensure packaging reliability throughout the supply chain.
Industries
Our equipment are designed to meet the testing needs of a wide range of industries, helping ensure product safety, quality, and performance thanks to their versatility and precision.
