In space there is no room for error. A mission is dependent on the quality and reliability of key components, and these need to be tested vigorously for their integrity. Dawton are a key partner in test system production.
Dawton were trusted to manufacture what was the worlds largest vibration testing rig in the world for B&K VTS Ltd as part of the Arianne Space Rocket programme.
Our horizontally bored housings accomodate the B&K VTS Ltd vibration test hardware, and shake components vigorously to assess durability.
Curiosity after being vibration tested
Steel body shown with bore copper cladding ready for despatch to B & K VTS Ltd
Kit ready for despatch.
Largest body and centre pole ready for despatch after horizontal and vertical boring
Internal component of vibration rig being pressure tested.