Zwick has developed a high frequency pulsator with electromagnetic drive up to 1000kN – the Vibrophore 1000.

Zwick Vibrophores can be used to determin the fatigue life and fatigue limit of materials and components. For example, durability is determined in the fatigue test to DIN 50100 (S-N curve) in the tensile, compression, pulsating and alternating load ranges. Typical ranges of application are fatigue tests on materials and components (e.g. bolts/screws, chains, connecting rods and reinforcing steel), as well as production control and quality control of components which are subjected to dynamic loads during their lifetimes.

Added to this are fracture mechanics investigations on CT (Compact Tension) and SEB (Single Edge Bending) specimens, together with tests in an extended temperature range and in liquid media, as well as dynamic torsion and flexure tests.