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Drop Weight Impact Testing Machine

Horizontal Testing Machine is engineered for accurate tensile testing of long specimens such as cables, chains, rods, and structural components.

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This type of machine is especially designed for drop-weight test of pipe and plate (including plastics, ceramic, Nylon, fabric and building materials). Equipped with force transducer, precise data sampling and measurement system, it fully satisfies instrumented impact tests complying with international standards.

  • Main frame consists of seat, top plate, guidance columns and support columns. Seat is made of 45# steel plate and 4 support rods.
  • The seat can accommodate different fixtures for different specimens test.
  • Support columns are steel pipe to guarantee the whole main stiffness.
  • The connection among support columns, top plate and seat is flange with high stability.
  • Guidance columns are precise smooth columns with chrome plated.
  • Upper and lower ends are connected with screw to ensure high stiffnes 
  • For drop-weight test of pipe and plate (including plastics, ceramic, Nylon, fabric and building materials).
  • Equipped with force transducer, precise data sampling and measurement system, it fully satisfies instrumented impact tests complying with international standards.
  • The seat can accommodate different fixtures for different specimens test. Automatic setup of drop height, striker mass, lift/release, and data acquisition. Optical sensor to detect impact speed before/after impact.
  • Automatic safety features: Anti-rebound, zero-point adjustment, striker clamping, door detection, dedicated control panel with touch screen.
  • High-speed instrumentation: Precision transducer, force-displacement curve plotting, 2 MHz sampling, 6000-point storage, <2% error.
  • Lifting system: High precision, power-off protection to prevent accidental drop.
  • Clamp/release mechanism: Safe operation with alarms to prevent loosening.
  • Safety enclosure: Full shield and interlock door for operator protection.
 
  • Work at ambient temperature between 0℃ and 40℃
  • Relative humidity can be up to 80%
  • Work on single phase, 220V±10%, 50Hz
  • Work without shaking and caustic medium around
  • Keeping space between 0.7 m and 1 m from UTM to other objects
  • Keeping neat and clean working environment

Accessories

Striker lift mechanism:

It consists of servo motor, speed reducer, convoy belt, lead screw, and crosshead. Panasonic servo motor provides control with high accuracy to 1mm.

Test fixture: Composite impact fixture, Comply with ASTM D7136

Anti-rebound device:

This device is to prevent secondary impact on specimen when tup rebounds after impact.It consists of link mechanism, pneumatic cylinder, cushion block and pad.

Drop Weight Impact Testing Machine Specification Sheet
Drop Weight Impact Testing Machine Specification Sheet
Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification
Impact Energy 6 ~ 1800J
Impact Velocity 1.6 ~ 20m/s
Drop Height 0.1 ~ 1.2m (Simulated to 20m)
Pendulum Lift Speed 1m/min ~ 3m/min Adjustable
Striker Positioning Accuracy 1mm
Force Transducer 100kN
Force Transducer Static Linearity Accuracy ±1% of Full Scale (10%~50%FS), ±2% of Reading (50%~100%FS)
A/D Sampling Resolution 16 Bits
Sample Frequency 2MHz
Frequency Response 500kHz
Channel Storage Capacity (Bandwidth) 60000 Points
Dynamic Error < 2%
Test Space 720mm × 660mm × 580mm
Dimensions (W × D × H) 920mm × 860mm × 3300mm
Weight 1200kg
Power Supply 3kW, 220V ±10%, 50Hz
Striker Specifications
Parameter Specification
Mass of Weight 5kg (×2)
Striker & Weight Accuracy ±1%
Medium Weight Striker 5 ~ 30kg
Striker Customized Impact Strikers Available as per Test Standards

Important FAQs – Horizontal Testing Machine

What is Drop Weight Impact Testing?

Drop Weight Impact Testing is used to determine a material's ability to withstand sudden impact loads by dropping a specified weight from a controlled height onto the test specimen.

What materials can be tested using a Drop Weight Impact Tester?

Metals, plastics, composites, pipes, packaging materials, automotive components, and construction materials can be evaluated for impact resistance.

What parameters are measured during the test?

It provides accurate testing of long specimens while ensuring stability, safety, and precise load measurement.

What standards are followed for Drop Weight Impact Testing?

Common standards include ASTM International ASTM D7136, ASTM E23, ASTM D2444, ISO 6603, and other industry-specific standards.

Why is Drop Weight Impact Testing important?

It helps manufacturers assess product durability, safety, and performance under real-world impact conditions, ensuring compliance with quality standards.

How is the impact energy determined in a Drop Weight Impact Test?

Impact energy is calculated based on the mass of the falling weight and the drop height, allowing precise evaluation of a material's impact resistance.

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