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Impact Testing
 | Impact testing is used to measure an objects, material, or coatings ability to resist high-rate loading, normally thought of as two objects colliding at high relative speed. A coating's ability to resist impact is one of the major determining factors in the service life of a part and/or it's suitability for an application. The ability to quantify this property is a great advantage in product liability and safety.
There are two methods primarily used to determine a material or objects resistance to impact. A weight with a punch attached falls on a coated metal sheet or a weight falls on to a punch which is resting on the coated metal sheet. In either test, the damage caused is observed and evaluated. These methods are used to identify how a coating performs under a rapid deformation process. |
The Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester is a simple to use gauge ideal for evaluating the resistance of a coating to impact (elongation, cracking or peeling).
There are two impact test methods: either a weight with a hemispherical punch attached falls on a coated metal sheet or a weight falls on to a hemispherical punch which is resting on the coated metal sheet.
The Elcometer 1615 Impact Tester comes as one universal assembly with the option of six different kits providing the functionality for various impact testing methods.
The test specimen is fixed into position by the quick release clamp. The weight is lifted to the predetermined height and can be set by the adjustable collar device. The weight is then released and the resulting deformation is observed.
The base unit is common to all tests. Simply select the appropriate impact tester kit to meet your requirements.
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In order to test a sample in accordance with a specified standard, a number of kits have been created to provide a single Impact Tester which, by using the appropriate kit, the user can work in accordance with a wide range of national and international standards. For more information on the Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester click here. Scroll down through our wide range of Impact Testing kits and find the kit that suits the specific standard you are working to.
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