Ray-Ran Advanced Pendulum Impact Tester

Benefits

• Can test Izod, Charpy, or Tension impact, as well as carry out small diameter pipe testing and component impact & puncture tests.
• Ideal for production, research and development labs, and teaching institutions.
• Touch membrane Alpha / Numeric keypad.
• Self-calibration procedure for wind and bearing resistance.
• Sequence logic menu auto prompt selection.
• Mini USB.
• Ethernet Interface connector for LAN Networking.
• High resolution positional encoder.
• Variable pendulum velocity up to 3.8 m/s.
• Hammer energies up to 50 Joules Results in KJ/M and KJ/M².
• Batch statistics of mean, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation are automatically updated after each test.
• Results are shown in graphical and tabular format for analysis when downloaded to the supplied Techni-Test PC software.
• High and low limits can be defined when test results are downloaded, showing you instantly if the material is a pass or fail.
• Electronic levelling device.
• Safety guard.
• Solenoid pendulum release with audible pre-warning.
• Product user manual.
• CE declaration certificate.
• Traceable Calibration Certificate.

Testing methods available

Izod Test

Notched or Un-notched specimens can be tested using the Izod method. Complies with International Test Standards ASTM D256, ASTM D4812, and ISO 180. Impact hammer energies are available from 0.5 J up to 25 J

Charpy Test

Complies with International Test Standards ISO 179, ASTM D256, ASTM D6110, DIN 53453, DIN 53753, and BS 7413. Impact hammer energies are available from 0.5 J up to 50 J

Tension Impact

Complies to International Test Standard ISO 8256 Method A. Impact hammer energies are available from 0.5 J up to 50 J.

Pipe Testing

Sample diameters up to 25 mm can be tested with hammer energies of 7.5 – 15 J. The test specimen is supported as a horizontal beam similar to Charpy test conditions and complies with International Test Standards ISO 7628 and ISO 9854.

Component Test

The component test examines the influences of both the design and the manufacturing processes of a component by measuring the impact energy in Joules, required to break a complete or part of a section of a finished component. If a component has a critical cross-sectional area that needs to be tested, then by entering this area into the microprocessor the energy in KJ/M² can be obtained. The apparatus is supplied as standard with Ray-Ran’s Techni-Test Windows-based PC software. Test results can be printed directly from the Techni-Test software or can be saved and exported. CSV files which can be opened with Microsoft Excel.

Suitable Applications & Materials

Applications: Impact testing, sample testing, strength testing.

Materials: Aluminium, composites.