Izod/Charpy Impact Tester Digital

Overview

An Izod tester is a laboratory instrument used to measure the impact resistance or toughness of materials, including primarily plastics and metals. A specimen is struck by a pendulum hammer, and the amount of energy absorbed by the specimen is measured, all in accordance with an established test method.

In the test, a notched specimen is oriented vertically and impacted by a known energy on a pendulum that is suspended directly above the specimen, and the strength of the impact is accurately derived from the energy absorbed by the notched specimen, which is directly observed by a loss of kinetic energy of the pendulum. The results of this testing, therefore, are a vital measure of quality control, material selection, and product development in industry.

How Does an Izod Tester Work?

An Izod impact tester operates by swinging a pendulum of a certain mass and height to strike a vertically clamped notched specimen and break it. The energy absorbed by the specimen is determined by measuring the difference between the pendulum's initial potential energy relative to its residual kinetic energy as it swings past the specimen. The resulting energy absorption value, or impact strength, gives a measure of the material's resistance to impact. 

The Izod test is extremely useful in understanding any material's response to instantaneous stress, and therefore its value to qualification and research is unrivaled. It provides an opportunity for manufacturers to evaluate materials or demonstrate differences in brittleness or toughness, or can help to provide predictability if a material is going to be reliable. 

Importantly, the results will be useful for different industries: plastics, automotive, aerospace, or construction, for example, any industry where a material is going to be installed in a tough or high-impact application. Impact strength can help engineers select the best-performing materials, which elevates safety and the overall performance of the application itself.

Benefits of an Izod tester  

Here are the benefits of an Izod tester:

Correct Material Measurement

The Izod tester provides precise evaluations of a material's impact strength for an assessment of its toughness and ductility. The accuracy of the device allows for the identification of possible weaknesses, as well as meaningful comparisons between materials. Only impact-resistant materials, proven to match the highest standards, will make their way into the production cycle, ensuring a safe and reliable final product.

Quality Control and Uniformity

The use of an Izod tester results in a quality relationship between production lots. It can show differences in the characteristic properties of materials ahead of time, so we don’t put faulty products onto the market. This leads to increased quality in the manufacturing process, less garbage, and increased compliance with regulations and customer expectations.

Cost and Time Efficiency

The Izod test is fast and inexpensive, producing critical information regarding material performance in a matter of minutes. The very simplicity of setup and reproducibility allows the Izod test to become the go-to test when conducting repetitive tests, where an extensive evaluation is unnecessary, while materials are guaranteed to pass performance expectations before fabrication in mass or tried for use.

Research and Development Support

In R&D, the Izod tester assists in creating new materials and improving existing materials. By measuring impact behavior, scientists and engineers can change compositions, increase toughness, and create new, improved-performing materials suitable for demanding environments or advanced industrial applications.

Broad Industrial Applications

The Izod tester is widely used in the automotive, aviation, plastic, pots of metal, and building industries. It is safe, as the Izod tester is applicable for testing different types of materials with product safety and performance maximized, and it also easily complies with international standards, which makes it a reference-sized device in laboratories and in industry.

Applications? 

Plastic and Polymer Industry

The Izod impact tester in the plastic and polymer industry is utilized to analyze the toughness and brittleness of molded and extruded products. It is utilized to identify how plastics react under abrupt forces, checking if the material is fit for use in automotive components, packaging, and consumer products.

Metal and Alloy Testing

For alloys and metals, the Izod tester determines the material's resistance to impact without breaking. This test is critical in the choice of metals utilized in construction, machinery, and transport, where materials are required to retain integrity under dynamic loads and austere working conditions.

Automotive Industry

The automotive industry depends on Izod testing to make sure components such as bumpers, dashboards, and under-the-hood products can withstand collisions or vibrations. It assists vehicle manufacturers in the design of lightweight yet strong vehicles, improving passenger safety while adhering to strict industry performance requirements.

Aerospace Industry

In aerospace engineering, the Izod impact test is essential for assessing the mechanical strength of composite materials, metals, and polymers in aircraft and spacecraft. The test assures these materials are capable of withstanding harsh impact forces in flight, landing, or takeoff, ensuring structural stability and safety.

Construction and Infrastructure

The Izod tester is utilized in testing materials like pipes, panels, and building and infrastructure structural components. It checks for the resistance of materials to withstand accidental blows, temperature changes, and environmental stress, making them durable for the long term and safe for use in construction projects.

Why choose Presto Instruments Izod Tester?

Presto Izod Testers are the leader in accuracy, robust and simple to use, always providing accurate materials impact resistance testing. As a part of the flexible Izod/Charpy combo machine, Presto Izod/Charpy gives you many options for testing all materials, including polymers and composite materials, as per international standards such as ASTM D256. 

Utilizing the Presto Instruments Izod Tester provides you with consistent, reliable, and precise impact testing. Built with sophisticated technology and a long life, you can depend on accurate toughness and sudden impact resistance measurements. Presto's Izod Tester features control simplicity, a digital readout, and high safety standards, allowing for laboratory or industrial use.

Presto Instruments is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Izod/Charpy Impact Tester Digital. For the best price, contact us for a quote or call now!