Drop Weight Impact Testers

Drop Weight Impact Testers

 

The Physical Test Solutions IT Series of impact testers offers turn – key solution packages. No need to decipher what hammers, tools, and other “recommended” accessories have to be ordered, PTS has it all included! Furthermore, all PTS impact testers offer automatic release and return mechanism, as well and a brake mechanism. All PTS impact testers are manufactured in an ISO 9001 certified facility

There are three types of pendulum impact tests; Izod, Charpy and Tensile Impact. The first two are the most common. Typically, Izod tests are most used in low energy applications for plastics and non-metallic materials, whereas Charpy tests are usually seen in high energy tests in metallic materials.