An impact testing equipment used in the plastic industry evaluates the effect of varying degrees of impact on plastic materials and components. The instrument also determines the resistance of plastic to impact like cracking, elongation or peeling. It is a very useful instrument designed for testing the capacity of plastic to cope with changing or adverse physical conditions.

Important Features

The important characteristics associates with an impact testing equipment include:

• The equipment has a solid base along with a graduated guide tube.
• There is a quick release clamping device that can be used for quick insertion and removal of the test specimen.
• Comes with an adjustable collar device for setting the falling height.
• The machine has a stepped rotated stop ring, which allows the penetration to a limited depth.
• There is a punch, which carries the anvil.

Applications

The equipment has wide applications in various industries like:

• Plastic Industry
• Paint Industry
• Rubber Industry
• Chemical Industry
• Automobile Industry