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PLASTIC IMPACT TESTER

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Types of Plastic Impact Testers

  • Izod Impact Tester

  • Charpy Impact Tester

  • Combined Izod & Charpy Impact Tester

  • Pendulum Type Impact Tester

  • Digital / Computerized Impact Tester

Applications

  • Thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics

  • PVC, PE, PP, ABS, Nylon, Polycarbonate

  • Plastic sheets, molded components

  • Automotive plastic parts

  • Electrical & electronic plastic components

Technical Specifications (Typical)

  • Impact Energy Range: 1 J, 2.75 J, 5.5 J, 11 J, 22 J

  • Pendulum Capacity: Up to 25 Joules

  • Display Type: Analog / Digital / Computerized

  • Test Method: Izod / Charpy

  • Resolution: 0.01 J

  • Specimen Size: As per ASTM / ISO standards

  • Clamp Type: Vice-type specimen clamp

  • Machine Body: Heavy-duty cast iron / steel frame

  • Safety Guard: Full protective enclosure

Standards Supported

  • ASTM D256

  • ISO 180

  • ISO 179

  • BS EN standards

Salient Features

  • High accuracy pendulum mechanism

  • Easy pendulum change for multiple energy ranges

  • Digital energy loss calculation

  • User-friendly operation

  • Robust and vibration-free construction

  • Calibration certificate traceable to national standards

Accessories (Optional)

  • Notching machine for plastic specimens

  • Extra pendulums (different energy ranges)

  • Computerized data acquisition software

  • Safety enclosure

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IZOD IMPACT TESTING MACHINE

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đŸ“Œ What an Izod Impact Testing Machine Is

An Izod impact testing machine is a pendulum-based impact resistance tester used to determine how much energy a material absorbs when impacted suddenly — a measure of the material’s toughness. In the test:

  • A notched specimen (usually plastic or metal) is held vertically in a clamp.

  • A pendulum hammer is raised to a fixed height and then released.

  • It swings down and strikes the specimen, breaking it.

  • The energy absorbed in breaking the specimen is measured from how far the pendulum swings after impact.

Standards: Many machines conform to internationally recognized standards such as ASTM D256 (Izod methods) and ISO 180 (plastic impact testing).

đŸ§ª Why It’s Used

  • Material toughness assessment: Determines how materials behave under sudden shock loading.

  • Quality control: Ensures consistency and safety for products experiencing impacts in real use.

  • R&D: Helps in material selection and design validation in industries like plastics, automotive, aerospace, and consumer products.

đŸ§  Key Features to Look For

  • Energy range: Typically from a few joules up to several dozen joules depending on material and application.

  • Display: Analog dial or digital interface with read-out.

  • Automatic data handling: USB/PC connectivity on digital models.

  • Dual test capability: Some models support both Izod and Charpy tests.