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404D Series machines are designed per ASTM D1709 standard test for impact resistance of plastic film by a free falling dart. TestResources 404D Series machine is designed according to ASTM D1709 standard test for impact resistance of plastic film by a free falling dart. The machine can used to test according to the practices of ASTM D1709 method A and method B. Method A uses an aluminum drop dart and Method B uses a stainless steel drop dart. Materials used with this machine include plastic film, plastic sheet, and lamination materials. The 404D Series test machine also meets the requirement of ISO 7765-1, which has very similar content to ASTM D1709. Impact resistance of plastic films is determined by dropping a hemisphere dart head directly into the film from a specific height. The weight of the dropped dart is changed until a 50% failure rate of the film occurs. FEATURES & BENEFITS Falling Height: 66 ± 1 cm (ASTM D1709 Method A) Falling Height: 152.4 cm (ASTM D1709 Method B) Drop Dart Diameter: 38.1 mm (Both Method A and Method B of ASTM D1709) Method A Drop Dart Weight: 32 ± 2 g (min) to 300 g (max) Method B Drop Dart Weight: 320 ± 2 g (min) to 1310 g (max) Specimen Frame: ID 120 mm, OD 150 mm

These drop weight impact test machines are designed to test glass and plastic products to determine impact shatter resistance. TestResources’ 404-ANSI-Z87.1 drop weight impact test machine is designed to test glass and plastic products to determine impact shatter resistance per ANSI Z87.1 specifications for the safety of the end user. It is equipped with an electromagnet to automatically release the weighted projectile. The automatic release of the electromagnet reduces the likeliness of test errors due to manually releasing the projectile. ANSI Z87.1 defines a drop test of a 68 gram steel ball and a similar drop test of a 500 gram pointed steel projectile. The drop projectile is held at drop height by the electromagnet. The drop height can be adjusted from 5 to 200 cm. The specimen is placed on an ANSI-certified head form, within a catch box. The test is initiated by the test operator by pushing a button to disengage the electromagnet and allow the projectile to drop onto the target test specimen such as safety glasses, goggles and faceshields. This is a simple destructive test: the specimen passes the test if it does not shatter; it fails if it shatters.

The 810E4-15 all-electric test machine is optimized for both dynamic and static testing and is the ideal solution for a wide range of materials and components. This system delivers high performance without the need for expensive hydraulic or pneumatic air supplies.

The 316 floorstanding dual column electromechanical test machine is one of the most popular universal test machines on the market. Ideal for mechanical tests including tensile, compressive, bend, bond, flexural, fracture, peel, shear, tear, stress relaxation, and short term creep tests.