Spiker®-ES | Controlled Needle Peening System
The only portable controlled pneumatic needle peening tool for on-engine repair, meeting AMS 2545.
Shockform designs and manufactures the Spiker®-ES in-house as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The “-ES” stands for E-Strip®, our integrated real-time peening intensity sensor, not a language or regional designation. Beyond AMS 2545, the system meets NADCAP 7117/6, J441, J442, J443 and J2597 requirements, making it suitable for engine repair programs across OEM and MRO operations.
Precision Needle Peening, Ideal for Engine MRO
The Spiker®-ES performs needle peening directly on the engine, using tungsten carbide needles, with every process parameter continuously monitored, controlled and recorded for repeatable results. Its compact handpiece reaches complex geometries where flapper peening is usually impossible, on hard-to-reach areas with zero risk of Foreign Object Damage (FOD), and is equally suited to aircraft wings, internal structures and landing gear.
The Spiker®-ES also carries Shockform’s E-Strip® technology for real-time peening intensity measurement.
AVAILABLE KITS
Choose the Spiker®-ES kit that matches your needs.
Spiker® - SPK-102-LH4-ES
- 1 Magnifier 10x (MAG-10X)
- 1 USB flash (PRO-044)
- 1 Electrical power cord (PRO-018)
- 1 Air filter (SPK-065)
- Allen keys (SPK-060-AK1.5 & SPK-060-1.3)
- 1 Certificate of Calibration traceable to NIST
- 1 User manual
Spiker® - SPK-104-LH4-ES
- 1 Magnifier 10x (MAG-10X)
- 1 USB flash (PRO-044)
- 1 Electrical power cord (PRO-018)
- 1 Air filter (SPK-065)
- Allen keys (SPK-060-AK1.5 & SPK-060-1.3)
- 1 Certificate of Calibration traceable to NIST
- 1 User manual
- 1 Almen gage TSP3B (FPG-1000)
- 100 Almen strips (A-1)
- 1 Magnetic block (FPM-1000)
Spiker® - SPK-105-ES
- 1 Magnifier 10x (MAG-10X)
- 1 USB flash (PRO-044)
- 1 Electrical power cord (PRO-018)
- 1 Air filter (SPK-065)
- Allen keys (SPK-060-AK1.5 & SPK-060-1.3)
- 1 Certificate of Calibration traceable to NIST
- 1 User manual
- 1 Almen gage TSP3B (FPG-1000)
- 100 Almen strips (A-1)
- 1 Magnetic block (FPM-1000)
- 1 single needle head
Certifications & Standards Compliance
The Spiker®-ES meets or exceeds the following aerospace, military, and OEM needle peening standards:
Process Advantages
- Fast and effective repair peening
- Reliable and repeatable
- Real-time peening intensity measurement
- Minimal risk of Foreign Object Damage (FOD)
- Very smooth surface finish
- Deep compressive residual stress
- Fatigue performance equivalent to,
and often better than, conventional shot peening technique - Easy application on aero-engine components,
with significant cost saving potential
Equipment Advantages
- Small head for hard-to-reach areas
- Each needle tracked individually
- User-friendly colour interface
- Process data saved to USB key
- Easy-to-print report
- Everything included in one small case
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Spiker®-ES Accessories (consumables)
Full carbide needle 0.60 mm tip
(equivalent to S230)
SPK-047-NEEDLE
Full carbide needle 0.60 mm tip
(equivalent to S230)
SPK-047-NEEDLES x4
Hand piece with 4 needles linear head
(radius,flat surface)
SPK-LH4-HEAD
Hand piece with (1) single
needle head (corner)
SPK-SH1-HEAD
Kit of 3 bottom cap for
Spiker Head (Flat, Inner Radius,
Corner Edge)
SPK-LH4-3CK
Separate bottom cap
for Spiker Head Flat
SPK-H104F
SPK-022
Separate bottom cap
for Spiker Head Inner Radius
SPK-H104R
SPK-020
Separate bottom cap
for Spiker Head Corner Edge
SPK-H104E
SPK-021
Additional hand piece
cable 25 feet (7.7 meters)
SPK-CABLE AIR/ELEC
Additional Air Filter
SPK-065
Magnetic Strip Holder
2″ X 7″ X 1″
FPM-1000
Almen Gage
FPG-1000
Almen Strips
Strips A-1
Specifications
| Controller Dimensions | L22.0″ × W14.0″ × H9.0″(L559mm × W356mm × H229mm) |
|---|---|
| Controller Weight | 21 lbs (9.5 Kg) empty, 34 lbs (15.4 kg) fully loaded |
| Protection | Weather proof Impact resistant NK-7 Resin Exterior |
| CPU | Intel® Atom N2600 Dual Core |
| Control Signal | Closed Loop Pressure Feedback using Proprietary Control Software |
| Response Time | 0.3 to 0.5 sec |
| Repeatability | +/- 1 PSI |
| Pressure Monitoring | Continuous |
| Alarm | Ajustable when pressure is out of range or needles not moving |
| User Input curves | Almen Intensity vs. RPM for 5 operators |
| Data Recording | Yes, through included 2 Gb. Memory key |
| Real-Time Clock | Yes |
| Brightness Adjustment | Yes |
| Calibration Setup | Yes |
| Memory | Flash = 2GB Standard |
| Display | 7 inch 800×480 Color Display |
| Keyboard | Touch Screen |
| Pressure Input | 0-120 Psi |
| Operating Temp. | 32°F to 122°F (0°C to +50°C) |
| Sensor Type | Integrated in head |
| Handpiece Cord Length | 25 Ft (7.7m) |
| Electrical Input | 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 3.0 A |
| Certification | CE |
| Specification | AMS 2545, Nadcap 7117/6 |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can the integrated E-Strip® technology in the Spiker®-ES replace Almen strips for peening intensity verification?
The E-Strip® technology for real-time peening intensity measurement offers a faster verification method, but Almen Gage and Strips remain a complementary option.
Does the Spiker®-ES require full engine disassembly for repair?
The Spiker®-ES is designed to perform peening repairs on the cold section of the engine (fan and compressor), without removing the engine from the aircraft. Depending on the repair, individual components may still need to be accessed, but full engine teardown is not required, minimizing downtime and FOD risk.
How does the Spiker®-ES prevent FOD during engine repair?
Unlike peening processes that rely on loose media (beads), needle peening uses no media that could become a foreign object. Every process parameter is also continuously monitored, controlled and recorded, with peening intensity measured in real time, engineered to leave virtually zero risk of Foreign Object Damage.
What happens if a needle breaks during peening; is there a FOD risk, and how do I replace it?
Under normal operating conditions, needles are securely retained in the head and do not fall out during use. Each needle is individually tracked for full traceability, and the handpiece head opens easily to allow quick needle replacement without special tools.
What intensity range can the Spiker®-ES achieve?
The Spiker®-ES achieves intensities from 0.004A to 0.014A inches, with real-time monitoring throughout the process.
How do I choose the right Spiker®-ES kit?
- Choose SPK-102-LH4-ES if you already own an Almen gage, strips and magnetic block.
- Choose SPK-104-LH4-ES for the complete Almen setup included.
- Choose SPK-105-ES if you also need a second handpiece.