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

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Wedge Peel Impact Test

Adhesive Peel Impact Test

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3 Point Bending Test

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Component/Finished Products Test

Component Test

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Efficient Drop Weight Impact Testing

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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

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

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
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
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 Wight Impact Testing for Enhanced Operators Safety

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

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

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
and Inserts

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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


		9310	9440	9450	9450 with High Energy	9450 with Large Base
Energy Range	J ft-lb	0.15 - 20.4 0.11 - 15.1	0.3 - 405 0.22 - 299	0.59 - 757 0.44 - 558	0.59 - 1800 0.44 - 1330	0.59 - 757 0.44 - 558
Impact Velocity	m/s ft/s	0.77 - 3.71 2.53 - 12.20	0.77 - 4.65 2.53 - 15.3	0.77 - 4.65 2.53 - 15.3	0.77 - 24 2.53 - 78.7	0.77 - 4.65⁽²⁾ 2.53 - 15.3⁽²⁾
Drop Height	m in	0.03 - 0.70 1.18 - 27.6	0.03 - 1.10 1.18 - 43.3	0.03 - 1.10 1.18 - 43.3	0.03 - 29.4 (equivalents) 1.18 - 1160 (equivalents)	0.03 - 1.10 1.18 - 43.3
Machine Dimensions (w x d x h)	mm in	400 x 300 x 1315 15.7 x 11.8 x 51.8	985 x 610 x 2620 38.7 x 24 x 103	1015 x 866 x 2720 40 x 34 x 107	1015 x 866 x 3180 40 x 34 x 125.2	1520 x 940 x 2870 60 x 37 x 113
Machine Weight	kg lbs	30 66	340 749	550 1212	775 1708
Test Area Dimensions (w x d x h)	mm in	250 x 150 x 145 9.8 x 5.9 x 5.7	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	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	Not available	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	Consult factory
Compressed air supply	bar psi	5⁽¹⁾ 72.5⁽¹⁾	6 to 10 72.5	6 to 10 72.5	6 to 10 72.5	1125 2480

1. With anti-rebound system only
2. High energy system can be included to reach 24 m/s / 78.7 ft/s

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