The MT-163 Modal Thruster's compact size and extra long stroke armature make it well suited for all types of modal testing. The MT-163 Thruster has a compression collet stinger attachment and features a central through-hole suitable for modal stinger and pre-tensioned wire testing applications. The MT-163 trunnion base facilitates bolting the shaker in place for rigid applications or the use of adjustable mounting feet. Four mounting holes located on each side of the universal trunnion base provide a convenient method for hanging the thruster for suspended applications and a large hole through the base bottom allows long stinger rods and wires to pass completely throught the thruster and trunnion base in virtually any thruster angle position.

Reliability is assured through the use of the unique, dual linear ball bearing armature suspension design. This design provides for very low axial stiffness while retaining very high lateral stiffness. Cushioned rolling components insure against unwanted harmonics and distortion. The Thrusters low force recentering spring helps to keep the armature centered for low compliance test setups. When combined with the correct Labworks linear power amplifier, the resulting system is unmatched for reliability, performance and cost.