Drop Weight Impact Testing Machine

Impact Tester for Plastics, Composite, Light Alloys and Components

Instron Dynatup drop weigh impact testing machine next generation is the Instron 9400 Series. A drop weight impact testing machine is used to determine the energy required to break or damage a material in which a defined weight falls onto a specimen or a component from a specific height and with a specific impact energy and velocity.

The Instron® 9400 Series drop weight impact testing machine complies with all the main impact testing standards ranging from 0.3J - 1800J


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Puncture Test Method and Other Impact Test Methods

Puncture resistance test, CAI test (Compression After Impact), Tensile Impact Test, 3 Point Bending Test and Wedge Peel Impact Test are the most common drop weight impact test methods. They determine the toughness of polymers, load-deflection curves and total energy absorption of impact events. The main ISO and ASTM standards for impact test of plastics are: ASTM D3763 multi-axial impact test, ISO 6603 for the puncture resistance test method, ASTM D7136 for the CAI test method, ISO 11343 for the wedge peel impact test method, ISO 8256 for the tensile impact test method.


Puncture Test

Puncture Resistance Test

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Compression After Impact (CAI ) Test

Compression After Impact Test

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Tensile Impact Test

Tensile Impact Test

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Wedge Peel Impact Test

Adhesive Peel Impact Test

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3 Point Bending

3 Point Bending Test

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Component/Finished Products Test

Component Test

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SIMPLER
Efficient Drop Weight Impact Testing

 



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Start Testing Faster
The intuitiveness of Bluehill® Impact software with the touchscreen dashboard simplifies day-to-day activities: users are guided through the entire testing process with step-by-step instructions, ensuring tests remain repeatable, simple, and error-free
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Simplified Flexibility
Enhance your Instron drop weight impact testing machine's versatility with a wide range of easily changed supports, masses, fixtures and accessories for puncture resistance test, tensile impact test, and wedge peel impact test along with compressive and component test
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Speed up Collaboration
Move from task to task: easily share test methods and results within your Company or your Customers with Bluehill Impact file management system




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Drop Weight Impact Testing Integrated Innovations for Advanced Performances

 


Extended Capabilities

Extended Capabilities
Instron drop weight impact testing machine energy capacities and test space meet the most commonly performed impact test methods specific in Raw Materials Industries, Automotive, Aerospace-Aviation, Defense, Electronics and Consumer Products over a wide range of materials


Handle to Most Demanding Analysis

Handle the Most Demanding Analysis
The 9450 drop weight impact testing machine capabilities can be expanded to include 24 m/s impact velocity, extra wide test chambers and high-speed cameras to never miss an impact test event


Faster time to market

Faster Time to Market
With automated testing, newly developed materials can be continuously tested and validated. The reduction in testing cycles allows your Company to bring your products to market faster



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Drop Weight Impact Testing for Enhanced Operators Safety

 



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Built to Last
Your investment is safe: components have been designed for a long service life and life tested to withstand thousands of impacts at the most severe condition without damage
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Accuracy of Measurements
High resolution data acquisition chain – engineered by Instron - ensures the accuracy of the force measuring system. It can be verified at the customer site and is verified at the factory following accredited procedures
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Fully Enclosed
A fully enclosed design with integrated safety circuits that disable the system automatically whenever an enclosure door is open protect operators


Impact Testing Machine Parts, Accessories and Options

Instron's impact test fixtures and tups are designed to meet the requirements of a wide range of applications. All our drop weight impact testing machines are all-in-one solutions that allow for maximum flexibility. They are compatible with a variety of carriage, masses, tups, and supports that optimize ease of setup and adaptability.


Supports, Tup Holder and Inserts

Supports, Tup Holder
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Low/High Temperature Chambers and Large Impact Areas

Low Temperature Impact Testing Chambers and
Large Impact Areas

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Bluehill Impact Software

Bluehill® Impact Software

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Available Models
9440 9450 with High Energy 9450 with Large Base


9440
9450
9450 with Large Base
Energy Range
 J
ft-lb		 0.3 - 405
0.22 - 299		 0.59 - 1800
0.44 - 1330
 0.59 - 1800
0.44 - 1330
Impact Velocity
 m/s
ft/s
 0.77 - 4.65
2.53 - 15.3
 0.77 - 24
2.53 - 78.7
 0.77 - 24
2.53 - 78.7
Drop Height
 m
in
 0.03 - 1.10
1.18 - 43.3
 0.03 - 29.4 (equivalents)
1.18 - 1160 (equivalents)
 0.03 - 29.4 (equivalents)
1.18 - 1160 (equivalents)
Machine Dimensions
(w x d x h)
 mm
in
 985 x 610 x 2620
38.7 x 24 x 103
 1015 x 866 x 3180
40 x 34 x 125.2
 1520 x 940 x 3330
60 x 37 x 132
Machine Weight
 kg
lbs
 340
749
 775
1708
 1200
2646
Test Area Dimensions
(w x d x h)
 mm
in		 490 x 450 x 565
19.3 x 17.7 x 22.2
 700 x 720 x 570
27.5 x 28.3 x 22.4
 1200 x 730 x 745
47.2 x 28.7 x 29.3
Test area dimensions with
thermostatic chamber
(w x d x h)
 mm
in		 370 x 300 x 495
14.6 x 11.8 x 19.5
 550 x 540 x 500
21.6 x 21.3 x 19.7
 550 x 540 x 500
21.6 x 21.3 x 19.7
Compressed air supply
 bar
psi		 6 to 10
72.5
 6 to 10
72.5
 6 to 10
72.5






Extras
Drop Weight Impact Tester Know How



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