L.A.B. Equipment Inc.

L.A.B. Equipment, Inc., was established in 1933 and has been recognized for decades as the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of product reliability and package testing equipment. This includes drop testers, shock testers, hydraulic vibration, mechanical vibration, incline impact testers; and through our sister company, Techlab Systems, compression testers. All of our equipment meets a large variety of testing standards including ISTA, ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, and MIL-STD, to name a few. We are a team-based organization committed to manufacturing quality products on a consistent basis while maintaining a work ethic and attitude directed towards continuous improvement.

L.A.B.’s HV Hydraulic Vibration Test Systems help you design high quality, cost-effective products and shipping containers by accurately measuring sensitivity to vibration. HV Systems are specifically designed to meet a wide range of ASTM, DOT, ISTA, ISO and federal standards for vibration testing. HV Systems are ideal for a wide spectrum of testing applications ranging from sine sweep tests to the most complex data real time simulation, or random reproduction applications.

 HV Series Spec

Models with Vertical Table (Type HV-xx)

  • 24 x 24 inches (610 x 610mm) - 24
  • 36 x 36 inches (914 x 914mm) - 36
  • 48 x 48 inches (1.2 x 1.2M) - 48
  • 60 x 60 inches (1.5 x 1.5M) - 60
  • 72 x 72 inches (1.8 x 1.8M) - 72
  • 84 x 84 inches (2.1 x 2.1M) - 84
  • 88 x 60 inches (2.2 x 1.5M) - 88
  • 160 x 90 inches (4.0 x 2.3M) - 160

Model with Horizontal Tables (Type HVH-xx)

  • 39 x 39 inches (1.0 x 1.0M) - 39
  • 60 x 60 inches (1.5 x 1.5M) - 60

Standard features

Reaction Mass 3,000lbs (1,360Kg) to 30,000lbs (13,600Kg)
Maximum Stroke 4 inch (102mm) standard, 6 inch (152mm) plus optional
Frequency Range 1-300Hz standard on tables up to 60 inches (500Hz optional)
1-200Hz standard on tables 72 inches to 160 inches
   

L.A.B. Transportation Simulators are used to determine the ability of packages and products to withstand shocks and vibrations encountered during in-plant handling and warehousing, shipping and distribution warehousing. Our transportation simulators use three methods of motion; rotary or circular synchronous motion, non-synchronous motion, and vertical linear motion to deliver the precise results you expect.

 

V Series Specs

Standard features

- Rotary (Synchronous) Motion (Standard)
- Digital LCD speed display
- Meets ASTM, TAPPI, ISO, and ISTA standards
- Digital timer with test settings and expiration
- Infinitely variable frequenct adjustment throughout the 2-5 Hz range
- Adjustable high back fences
- Low front fences
- Convientely mounted standard controls
- Moveable floor stand
- Motor controls pre-wired per customer specifications
- Hard decking for Excellent wear resistance
- Load capacities availble in 100, 250, 400, 1250, 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000, and 8000 lbs.

Options:

- Non-Synchrounous Motion (N/S)
- Vertical Linear Motion
- International power source
- Water or fire proof wiring
- Expanded Table
- CE Compliance

ADDITIONAL OPTION TEST LAB PROFESSIONAL > DATA ACQUISITION

- Professional grade data acquisition and analysis system
- Up to 4 channels
- Automatic sampling rate
- Minimum pulse duration capture is 0.1 ms
- Automatic or manual triggering
- Low pass data filtering
- 16 bit A/D
- Multi-tool data manipulation

 


Model AD-160A is one of three models in the TRUEDROP Series. It helps determine the ruggedness of packages and the effectiveness of their interior cushioning when exposed to impact during material handling. The effects of dropping are easily duplicated in a laboratory setting using controlled and precise at, corner, and edge drop tests.

 

TrueDrop™ 160A

 
 
Payload Capacity 160 lb (75 kg)
Drop Height 12-72 in (305-1829mm)
Maximum Package Depth 32 in (813mm)
Impact Zone 36x32 in (914x813mm) - WxD
Utility Requirement (Air) 100-220VAC / 1Ph / 50-60Hz / 7Amp
Machine Weight 90 PSI (620 kPa) / 2 cfm (60 lpm)
Machine Dimensions 103x36x69 in (2616x914x1753mm) - HxWxD
 
 
Standard Features
 
  • 160 lbs (75 kg) payload capacity
  • 15″ to 72″ (305 mm to 1829 mm) drop height
  • 32″ (813 mm) deep, package size
  • Precision servo ballscrew drive system
  • Adjustable limit switches
  • Digital counter tracks
  • Adjustable air control valve
  • Dual unit flow gauge
  • Exclusive hand-held operator control
  • LCD digital readout
  • Versatile corner and edge holding device
  • Meets ASTM, TAPPI, ISO, JIS and ISTA standards

Optional features

  • Safety fence
  • Wooden base plate
  • CE compliance
  • Enlarged base plate
  • Non-standard voltage
  • Test Lab Professional data acquisition system

Precision drop testing at an affordable price. We call it the TRUEDROP 500 drop tester. This drop tester represents the ultimate in product and package performance testing and is designed to meet a wide variety of global testing needs.

 

TrueDrop™ 500

 

Payload Capacity 500 lb (227 kg)/TrueDrop™ 750+ (350 kg)
Drop Height*  Machine Dimensions***
Maximum Package Size Dependent on impact surface and drop tines
Impact Zone** 

48x30 in (1219x762 mm) - WxD

**expandable as required

Utility Requirement (Electrical)

220-240 VAC/3 Ph/50-60Hz/15 amp or

380-460 VAC/3Ph/50-60Hz/10 amp

Machine Weight  2,000 lb (970 kg)
Machine Dimensions***

96x48x44 in (2.4x2.1x1.1 m)

HxWxD-***Standard mode

 

Standard features

  • 500 lbs (227 kg) maximum payload capacity 42” (1067 mm) deep, package size
  • Hand-held pendant switch
  • 2 to 48” (50 mm to 1200 mm) drop height 
  • 30” (762 mm) deep, package size
  • Meets ISTA, ASTM, and ISO standards
  • Massive, three-tined support carriage
  • Exclusive tine style platen lifts
  • Adjustable package positioning bracket
  • Versatile carriage assembly

Optional features

  • Extended drop height
  • Safety fence
  • CE compliance
  • Enlarged base plate
  • Non-standard voltage
  • Enlarged package support tines
  • Test Lab Professional data acquisition system

Extra large free-fall drop testing is now available; introducing the MAXDROP SERIES. Designed to provide repeatable drop testing on the largest test products and packages ever.

 

TrueDrop™ 1200

 

Payload Capacity 1323 lbs / 600 kg
Drop Height 2-48 in / 51-1250 mm
Impact Zone Usable Area 64x 62 in / 1625x 1574 mm (WxD)
Utility Requirement

3Phase 200-230 VAC

3 Phase 380 VAC

Approximate Weight 12,000 lbs /5443kg
Approximate Dimensions 85 x 64 x 74 in /2159 x 1626 x 1880mm (HxWxD)

 

 

Standard features

  • Capacity: 600 Kg (1320lbs)
  • Drop height: 2-48″ (51-1250 mm)
  • Screw drive lift system
  • Massive 4 tine support carriage
  • Accelerated drop thrusts carriage ahead of payload
  • Meets ISTA, ASTM, and ISO standards
  • Remote control panel can be located in convenient location
  • Performs flat, edge and corner drops
  • International power configurations

Optional features

  • Safety fence
  • CE compliance
  • Enlarged base plate
  • Non-standard voltage
  • Extended Drop Height 60″ (1500mm)
  • Test Lab Professional data acquisition system

 

The AccuDrop 125 provides the same precision drop testing technology as the other AccuDrop series products but is meant for smaller packages. The AD-125 is an intuitive and affordable option for package performance testing.

 

AccuDrop™ 125

 

Payload Capacity 125 lbs / 57 kg
Drop Height 8-84 in / 203-2134 mm
Base Plate 36x36 in / 914x914 mm (WxD)
Product Impact Zone 36x26 in / 914x660 mm (WxD)
Utility Requirement 100-120V/1PH/50 or 60Hz, 10 Amp
Machine Weight 1,000 lbs / 454 kg
Machine Dimensions 108x60x36 in/2.7x1.5x0.9 m (HxWxD)

 

 
Standard features
 
  • 125 lbs (56 kg) payload capacity
  • 0.5” (13 mm) leaf center gap
  • Automatic leaf reset
  • 8″ to 84″ (203 mm x 2134 mm) drop height
  • 36″  x 26″ (914 mm x 660 mm) package size
  • Package holding fixture (PHF)
  • Hand-held control pendant
  • Drop height indicator scale
  • Disable drop switch
  • Meets ISTA, ASTM, and ISO standards
Optional features
 
  • Drop height extension
  • Safety Fence
  • Wooden base plate
  • CE Compliance
  • Enlarged Base Plate
  • Non-standard voltage
  • Increased drop leaf width (consult factory for sizes)
  • Test Lab Professional data acquisition system
 

Incline Impact testers are used to simulate the handling of crates, palletized loads, and rail car carriers. Several sizes are available for testing palletized loads and single products up to 12,000 lbs. (5,454 kg). Our complete line of impact recording instrumentation will also provide you with the qualitative results and documentation required to substantiate the performance of your product or packaged system.

 Incline Impact Testers

Features

  • L.A.B. offers standard models of 1,000, 2,000, 4,000, 6,000 and 8,000 pounds. Extended payloads up to 12,000 pounds available.
  • Backstops (impact walls) range from 4 x 4 feet up to 10 x 10 feet.
  • Dolly sizes of 48 x 48 inches up to 108 x 108 inches
  • Maximum velocity 8 ft/sec (2.4 m/sec)


VM1200 Velocity Meter

VM1200 Photo
  • Product velocity can be displayed in either English or Metric units
  • Optical gate system measures velocity of guided moving objects such as shock machine carriages, horizontal and incline impact testers, cushion testers etc.
  • System consists of digital readout timing device, optical gate and trigger blade
  • Special mounting bracket design specific to each application. Customer specify model if ordering for existing unit

L.A.B. VibraTest Series of mechanical shakers with a frequency range of 8-60 Hz, provide an effective approach for testing electronic products, batteries, and parts for loose components and hardware failures. Advance Machine Control(AMC+) comes standard with our VibraTest Series, which expands the capabilities of the machine even further.

 

Vibratest Specs

Standard features

- 10G Maximum Acceleration
- Insulated table top
- V-Groove Casters for Chamber Interface
- Height risers
- Track for Chamber Interface
- Diaphragm Support Brackets
- Stainless Steel Drip Pan
- Non Standard Voltage
- CE Compliance

- Reaction type machine performs vertical sinusoidal test.
- Test Frequency is infinitely adjustable between 8 and 60 Hz under operation.
- Various combinations of frequency and displacement can be configured to result in up to 3.2G or 10G acceleration.
- Self contained, built in isolation system eliminates the need for special foundations.
- Advanced design pneumatic system provides low frequency isolation and payload stability that is far superior to steel spring isolators.
- System displacement is manually adjustable.
- Once set, displacement is maintained at a constant level regardless of the test frequency.
- Standard utility requirements: 70-psi air for suspension adjustments (low volume).