Durability and Impact Testing: with Presto’s Izod/Charpy Tester

Presto’s Izod/Charpy Tester
  • Gaurav Malhotra
  • 24-07-2024

Does your packaging have weak resistance?

In industries such as PET bottles and electronics, plastic and polymer products are extensively used. Thus, it becomes crucial for manufacturers to test the quality of the materials used. Ensuring their efficiency and durability to withstand sudden forces and varied environmental conditions to avoid any shortcomings in the future. 

To solve this problem, Presto brings to you its Izod/Charpy Impact Tester. Intelligently designed to meet all your testing requirements and yield both accurate and efficient results. These results provide insights to the manufacturers and highlight any drawbacks in the quality of materials used. Ensuring better longevity and performance of your products for you and your customers.

Working mechanism
The Izod and Charpy procedures are two key plastic impact testing methodologies. The Izod technique is commonly used for brittle polymers, whereas the Charpy approach is utilized for ductile plastics. Both procedures entail presenting a specimen to a controlled impact to determine its resistance to abrupt force.

 

A) Izod Impact Testing:

 

  1. Preparing Sample
    The specimen is prepared by ASTM standards, including a V-cut notch at the impact site.

  2. Clamping
    The specimen is held vertically in a specialized gripper to ensure no movement during the test.

  3. Izod Testing
    A hammer is released from a brake pedal at the top and swings in a pendulum motion, striking the specimen with energy varying from 1.7J to 21J, depending on the weight of the hammer.

  1. Results
    A digital meter shows the angular energy created and the displacement induced by the impact, giving an exact estimate of the material's durability.



B) Charpy Impact Testing:

  1. Preparing Sample
    The specimen, which is often bigger and more ductile, is laid horizontally.

  2. Charpy Testing
    The hammer strikes the specimen in the same way as the Izod test does, but the horizontal location alters the Angular Force Dynamics.

  3. Results
    The method assesses the material's impact resistance, with findings shown on a digital meter.

By having four decades of expertise, Presto is committed to delivering efficient and quality instruments to yield better results for you and your product.

Features

 

Certain key features make the Izod/Charpy Impact tester a class apart in testing the durability and strength of materials- 

 

  1. Clamping mechanism
    The specimen's stability during the test is an important component of proper impact testing. The Izod Charpy Impact Tester overcomes this issue with a high-quality gripper for strong gripping. This device guarantees that the specimen stays entirely motionless during the test, preventing any movement that may bias the results. The robust clamping mechanism ensures the impact force is applied precisely, resulting in accurate and reliable measurements of the material's impact resistance.

  2. Notch Cutter
    The Izod Charpy Impact Tester has an optional notch cutter for standardized testing. This tool allows operators to make accurate V-cut notches in specimens by ASTM requirements. The existence of a standard notch is critical for reliable impact testing since it guarantees that the point of impact is consistent across all specimens.


  1. Pendulum method
    This technique of Izod Impact Tester involves using a pendulum to hit the sample, leading to consistent and repeatable measurements of the material's impact resistance. The pendulum method is commonly used in various testing scenarios because of its ease and dependability, providing accurate and consistent results.

  2. Microprocessor-based display
    The Izod Charpy Impact Tester has a microprocessor-based display and delivers precise and accurate test results. This innovative function displays the impact energy and angle of the test specimen, providing operators with specific insights into the material's performance. The digital display improves the user experience by providing clear and rapid feedback, making it easier to comprehend and analyze the data. 

  3. LED display
    The tester has a bright LED display to ensure that test results are visible. This capability is especially beneficial in low-light circumstances, allowing operators to read and comprehend data with ease. The colorful display makes the instrument more accessible and user-friendly.

Benefits

 

 User friendly The Izod Charpy Impact Tester's simple operation, aided by features such as feather touch controls and a bright LED display, makes testing easier. These characteristics make the instrument accessible to operators with varied degrees of skill, shortening the learning curve and enhancing operating efficiency. The user-friendly interface guarantees that tests are completed quickly and properly, reducing the chance of operator mistakes and increasing overall testing efficiency.



Cost-effective
Detecting possible material flaws early in the manufacturing process may drastically minimize costs associated with product failures and recalls. The Izod Charpy Impact Tester enables producers to identify problems before finalizing products, avoiding costly rework and waste. Manufacturers may avoid the expenditures and reputational harm associated with faulty goods by using only materials with acceptable impact resistance, resulting in overall cost savings and enhanced profitability.

Versatility
The Izod Charpy Impact Tester's ability to perform both Izod and Charpy tests makes it appropriate for a broad variety of plastic materials. This adaptability enables producers to test a wide range of polymers, from brittle to ductile, guaranteeing an accurate assessment of impact resistance.

FAQs

 

  1. What Industrial standards does the Presto Izod/Charpy Tester comply with?
    Industrial standards such as ASTM (ASTM D-256-10 and ASTM D6110-10) are met by the model ensuring all industry and customer requirements. Thus providing accurate and reliable test results for the manufacturers.

  2. What are some specifications of the Model?
    With a release angle of 150 degrees, the model is engineered with a capacity of 21.68 joules. The scale range is from 0-2.17 to 0-21.68 joules. It is powered by a single-phase 220 V 50 Hz power source and has a dimension of 855x521x753mm

GRAB YOUR IZOD/CHARPY IMPACT TESTER  NOW!

 

To know the IZOD/CHARPY IMPACT TESTER get a quotation now. You mayreach out to us at +919210903903 or email us at info@prestogroup.com.

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