Mechanical Testing Machine

ASTM D1709 Falling Dart Impact Tester

Brand: SZBONAD

Product Number: BND-FDIT

The ASTM D1709 falling dart impact tester is a specialized testing machine designed to evaluate the impact resistance of various materials. This equipment simulates the effect of a free-falling dart on materials such as plastic films, coated papers, and more, to determine their durability and resistance to impact. Understanding the impact resistance is crucial for ensuring the quality and performance of materials used in packaging and other applications.

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ASTM D1709 Falling Dart Impact Tester – BONAD Impact Testing Machine

Standards:

The Falling Dart Impact Tester complies with several international standards, ensuring accurate and reliable results. These include:

  • ASTM D1709: This standard outlines the test methods for determining the impact resistance of plastic films.
  • ISO 7765: An international standard specifying the method for determining the impact resistance of films under specified conditions.
  • BS 2782: A British standard detailing methods for testing plastics, including impact resistance.

Applications:

The versatility of the Falling Dart Impact Tester makes it suitable for a wide range of applications:

  1. Film and Sheet Testing: Ideal for assessing the impact resistance of plastic films, sheets, and composite films with thicknesses less than 1mm. This includes:
    • PE film
    • Cling film
    • PET sheets
    • Various food packaging bags
    • Heavy-duty packaging bags
  2. Aluminum Foil and Composite Films: The tester is also suitable for evaluating the impact resistance of aluminum foil and aluminum-plastic composite films, which are commonly used in packaging.
  3. Paper and Paperboard Testing: It can determine the impact resistance of paper and paperboard materials, which is essential for products requiring durable packaging solutions.

Technical parameters:

Item Specification
Equipment Model BND-FDIT
Impact Height 0-1500 mm, adjustable
Hammer Mass 50-2000 g (adjustable)
Rod Diameter 86.5 ± 0.1 mm
Head Diameter 838 ± 1 mm, 850 ± 1 mm
Sample Fixture Inner Diameter 125 ± 2 mm
Counterweight Method Method A (Counterweight diameter 30 mm) + Method B (Counterweight diameter 45 mm)
Power Supply AC 220V, 50Hz

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