High-Frequency DMA Testing with VHF104
Direct Mechanical Testing of Materials at High Frequencies – Fast, Accurate, and Efficient
The viscoelastic properties of materials under high-frequency loading are critical in many advanced applications – especially in the automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries.
Most conventional DMA systems are limited to just a few tens of hertz, making it necessary to extrapolate data using the WLF equation to estimate high-frequency behavior.
With the VHF104, Metravib offers an innovative dynamic mechanical analyzer that enables direct experimental measurement of viscoelastic properties in the 100 Hz to 10 kHz range – without extrapolation.
Key Benefits of the VHF104:
- Direct high-frequency measurement: 100 Hz to 10,000 Hz
- No need for WLF modeling – real data instead of calculated estimates
- Fast frequency sweeps completed in just a few minutes
- Significant time savings compared to traditional DMA testing, which can take hours
- High throughput for analyzing large numbers of material formulations
- Ideal for laboratories with tight timelines and fast-paced development cycles
With the VHF104, you can maximize productivity while gaining more accurate, real-world testing insights in the high-frequency range.
| High frequency testing range | From 100 Hz to 10 kHz |
| Direct measurement | without extrapolation |
| Temperature range | from -50°C to 110°C |
| Strain range | up to 30% |
| Frequency sweep | short test duration (a few minutes) |
Metravib VHF104 applications
Metravib VHF104 – Applications
Direct High-Frequency Analysis of Viscoelastic Properties up to 10 kHz
The Metravib VHF104 is the ideal solution for direct analysis of the viscoelastic properties of rubber and polymer materials in the high-frequency range up to 10 kHz – with no need for approximation or modeling.
Thanks to its advanced technology, it allows for precise simulation of real-world conditions, especially in applications involving high-frequency vibrations or rapid loading cycles, such as in the automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries.
Typical Applications:
- Fast frequency sweeps for material characterization
- Analysis of damping and stiffness behavior under high-frequency loads
- Optimization of rubber compounds for dynamically stressed components
- Extrapolation up to 1 MHz using integrated WLF calculation for extended performance prediction
With the VHF104, you gain a powerful tool for combined high-frequency analysis and lifetime prediction – accurate, efficient, and aligned with real industrial demands.
