Pendulum Impact Testing Machine

Pendulum Impact Testing Machine for Plastics and Composite Materials

The Instron CEAST 9050 impact pendulum enables to determine the impact resilience of plastics and composites, easily and safely. The Instron CEAST 9050 impact pendulum tests comply with all the main ISO and ASTM impact testing methods, ranging from 0.5 – 50J and including Charpy, Izod and Tensile Impact.

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Charpy Pendulum Impact Test and Other Testing Methods

Charpy, Izod and Tensile pendulum impact tests are the most popular methods of determining the impact strength of a material. Understanding a material’s energy absorption properties is critical. It predicts the level of plastic deformation the material will be able to withstand. While both the Izod and Charpy pendulum impact test methods measure similar properties, the crack propagation differs. This is due to variations in specimen design and testing configuration.

Efficient Testing

SIMPLER

Pendulum Impact Hammers
The ergonomic set-up of the hammers and specimen supports enable the user to work safely and efficiently.

Pendulum Impact Energy
Switching from high (50J) to low (0,5J) energy hammers and from Charpy to Izod configurations is quick and easy.

Integrated Control Panel
The integrated touch panel PC enables you to take control of your testing and maximize lab efficiency with an extensive set of test parameters stored for prompt use.

Double Braking Mechanism
The hammer disk brake on the manual pendulum assures high torque, low effort and smooth operations, along with double braking surface and convenient position.

SMARTER

Tester Display
The touch panel PC displays critical information, such as percentage of the absorbed energy, so that each test is run according to the testing standards.

Patented Hammer Design
The “one piece” patented hammer structure, specifically designed to reduce the energy wasted in vibration, ensures incomparable rigidity and superior accuracy.

Advanced Software
With the optional software, add value to results and export data post-test, from a professional report with graphs and tables to customized text files.

Thermal Conditioning Chamber
The optional thermal conditioning chamber, positioned to enclose the specimen vice, guarantees quick time to impact when testing at low temperatures.