Pendulum Impact Tester
Pendulum Impact Tester – Versatile Impact Testing up to 50 Joules
The Pendulum Impact Tester is a robust and precise solution for standardized impact tests on plastics
- ideal for quality assurance, research, and development applications -
Key Product Benefits at a Glance
✅ Test methods: Charpy, Izod, Tensile Impact, Dynstat
✅ Impact energy: up to 25 / 50 joules
✅ Electric brake – high safety, no compressed air required
✅ Freely adjustable starting angle for flexible test settings
✅ Optional motorized pendulum return for high test throughput
✅ CE-compliant safety enclosure – partial or full version
✅ Operation via PC or optional touch panel
✅ Automatic display & storage of all test results
✅ Optional: Integrated sample feeder for up to 20 specimens
✅ Easy cleaning via built-in specimen collection drawer
✅ Precise and quick-change test fixtures (Charpy, Izod, tensile impact)

Applicable Standards – Pendulum Impact Tester
The pendulum impact tester complies with a wide range of international testing standards:
- ASTM D256 – Izod impact resistance of plastics
- ASTM D6110 – Charpy impact resistance of plastics
- ASTM D4812 – Unnotched impact resistance of plastics
- DIN 53435 – Impact testing of plastics
- DIN EN ISO 179-1 – Charpy impact test
- DIN EN ISO 180 – Izod impact test
- DIN EN ISO 8256 – Instrumented impact testing
These standards cover the most common test methods for plastics, making the device ideal for research, development, and quality assurance.
Technical Specifications – Pendulum Impact Tester
Parameter | Value |
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Impact Energy | 0.5 to 50 Joules |
Impact Velocity | 0 to 3.8 m/s (continuously adjustable) |
Angle Resolution | 0.0225° |
Pendulum Detection | Available |
Color Touch Panel | Available |
Motorized Pendulum Return | Available |
Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1,070 × 431 × 1,078 mm |
Weight | 350 kg |
Power Supply | 230 V, 50 Hz, 1000 W |