What is BS 6140-2 - Auxiliary tables for test equipment about?
BS 6140-2 is an International Standard that discusses the field applications for test equipment for generating vibration.
BS 6140-2 defines the content of the information flow which is established between manufacturers and users of auxiliary tables with a view to working out related specifications.
BS 6140-2 specifies the characteristics advertised by the various manufacturers of auxiliary tables and associated guidance systems.
Who is BS 6140-2 - Auxiliary tables for test equipment for?
BS 6140-2 on auxiliary tables for test equipment is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of test equipment for generating vibration
- Installers of test equipment for generating vibration
- Mechanical engineers
- Electrical engineers
- Vibration testing authorities
- Quality assurance personnel
Why should you use BS 6140-2 - Auxiliary tables for test equipment?
An auxiliary table is a mechanical system intended for transmitting vibration which is generated by one or more vibration generators to equipment under test.
BS 6140-2 lays out the methods to describe the characteristics of the auxiliary table as per the global standards. It is composed of:
- The moving table that includes the test table and the coupling to the vibration generator
- The guidance system
- Levelling blocks
BS 6140-2 provides you with the physical, mechanical, and operational characteristics of auxiliary tables and reference axis systems. BS 6140-2 also provides the characteristics for installation and mounting for test equipment for generating vibration. BS 6140-2 aids the users in several types of test methods and their procedures.
BS 6140-2 provides guidance on the methods of describing characteristics of auxiliary tables for test equipment for generating vibration that helps in computing the relevant data.