Model IT504 Impact Tester for Plastics
Model IT504 includes the Model 104 Digital Display/Controller for a high degree of flexibility, accuracy & test data resolution to meet all testing needs. Pick and choose optional fixtures and weights to meet the testing requirements of your material.
This system does not require a separate PC and software in order to operate. However, a data acquisition/machine control software package is available as an option.
The model IT 504 continues to set the industry standard for accuracy, versatility, ease of operation, and display of information with high resolution.
As with the model IT 503, Izod and Charpy impact fixtures can be easily added and removed via the T-slotted block, making the IT 504 one of the most versatile machines available.
Key Features:
- Aerodynamic compound pendulum
- Selectable energy units of J, in.lbf, ft.lbf, kgf.m and kgf.cm
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Selectable strength calculations in ft.lbf/in, J/m, in.lbf/in, kgf.m/m, ft.lbf/in2, kJ/m2, in.lbf/in2, or kgf.m/m2
- Break type input options of Complete, Hinge, Partial, Non-break, and Necking
- Automatic or manual Toss correction
- Auto calibration for bearing windage and friction
- Automatic or manual update of specimen number
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Real time display of energy is available for verifying the display accuracy against traceable measurements of pendulum height and weight
Optional Features:
- Hot and cold chambers
- Instrumentation package for impact testing
- Separate 1J and 0.5Jhammers
Model IT503 Impact Tester
This system does not require a separate PC and software in order to operate. However, a data acquisition/machine control software package is available as an option.
The new model IT 503 plastics impact tester, together with the model 92T, continues to set the industry standard for versatility, ease of operation, and display of information with high resolution.
These machines are capable of determining the impact strength using either a Charpy or Izod configuration, without changing the pendulum. The user attaches the appropriate striking tup on the pendulum and the specimen clamp or anvils in the base of the unit, to test plastics in accordance with ASTM D256 (Izod impact), ISO 179 (Charpy impact), ISO 180 (Izod impact), ASTM D6110 (Charpy Impact), ASTM D4812 (Unnotched Cantilever Beam Impact), ASTM D4508 (Chip Impact), ASTM D950 (Adhesive Bond Impact), and other similar standards.
The aerodynamically designed compound pendulum provides maximum rigidity in the direction of the impact and virtually eliminates any windage losses. Pendulum capacity is easily changed by adding on any one of seven optional weight sets.
The energy absorbed in breaking the specimen can be configured in SI, metric, or English units and is determined by an optical encoder mounted on the shaft of the machine and is based on the latched height of the hammer (relative to the zero potential energy point), the maximum post-impact height of the hammer, and the frictional losses of the machine. Energies of less than 0.03% of the pendulum capacity can be resolved and this resolution is vastly superior to dial type displays and other currently available displays.
Both the IT 503 and 92T come with a standard “low blow” feature. This provides a convenient and reliable means for releasing the pendulum from a lower than usual height, allowing testing at lower impact velocities and energy levels. Additionally, the model IT 503 is supplied with all necessary safety shielding to protect the operator and bystanders from the broken samples.
To make impact testing on plastics easier and more flexible, the machines can be connected to a pc running Tinius Olsen’s impact software.
Key Features:
- Aerodynamic compound pendulum that can accommodate weights to increase test capacity
- Interlocked safety doors to ensure pendulum cannot be released with these doors open
- Simple and rapid change between Izod and Charpy test setup
- Conforms to all applicable European CE Directives
Optional Features:
- Automatic braking system for increased safety and higher throughput
- Motorized pendulum return for added safety
- Pneumatic Izod clamping system for higher test repeatability
- Pneumatic specimen rack and feed system for more automated testing
- Hot and cold chambers for testing at different temperatures
