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Dynatup® 8100 Series High Capacity Impact Test Machines

Impact Testing Machines > Drop Weight Testers > 8100 Series

Dynatup® 8100 Series impact test instruments are for general purpose testing where either high impact energies are required or large specimens are to be tested.

Features

Impact energies up to 27,800 Joules (20,500 ft lb)
Impact velocities up to 7 m/s (22 ft/s)
Maximum drop height of 2.4 m (96 in)
The distance between the guide columns is a full 58.4 cm (23 inches)
T-grooved base plate for mounting fixtures
Operator panel for crosshead control
Automatic return to drop height for next test
Safety brakes to prevent accidental crosshead release
Interlocked safety barrier and doors surrounding test area

Range of Models
Model 8120 Basic model for single impact applications 100 kg (220 lb) standard crosshead Pneumatic rebound brakes to prevent secondary impact Optional shock absorbers	Model 8140 Mid-range system 283 kg (625 lb) standard crosshead Hydraulic crosshead stops	Model 8150 Highest energy system 454 kg (1,000 lb) standard crosshead Hydraulic crosshead stops
System Options
Suited for use with instrumented tups and Dynatup® Impulse data acquisition and analysis system Optional lead weight set to increase impact energy Standard and custom strikers and fixtures
Applications
Dynatup® 8100 Series drop towers can be found in the automotive, aircraft, and shipbuilding industries as well as in government test facilities. Commonly used for testing components or large panels of virtually any material, these versatile drop towers are also used for high-energy three-point bend testing of metal specimens. Standard test configurations include: ASTM E-604 ASTM E-436 ASTM E-208 API-5L3
Literature: Component Testing