Instron 9250HV Impact Test Machine

Instron Impact Test Machine (Dynatup drop tower)

Dynatup INSTRON 9250HV shock tower is gravity/spring falling weight type of tower, with the ability to electronically control the free fall height, weight or acceleration, as well as the simulated drop height (spring) up to 20.4 m.

Main Function:
determine material impact strength and energy absorption properties of such materials as metals, plastics, fabrics, composite materials, as well as minor components or components and design fragments, according to DIN, ASTM and other standards

Parameters:

• impact load power range: 2.6 …1603 J;
• max impact load speed: 20 m/s;
• impact load weight range: 2.7 … 80.5 kg;
• max height of fall: 1.25 m;
• load transducer max range: 90.7 kg;
• load transducer max load: 136 kg;
• operating temperature: +10 … +38 °C;
• relative humidity: 10…90 %

Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, Laboratory of Technology and Strength of Materials

References:
A. Johnson, G. Bingham, C. Majewski, Comparing the penetrative stab performance of the UK HOSDB P1/B and Stanley Tools 1992 trimming blades on certified body armour specimens, Police J. Theory, Pract. Princ. 90 (2017) 24–39. doi:10.1177/0032258X16671029.