A pendulum impact tester, also known as a Charpy or Izod impact tester, is a device used to measure the impact resistance or toughness of materials, particularly metals and plastics.
Pendulum impact tester
HyTT CHARPY or IZOD for metals
Hoytom Lab Series
The Hoytom Lab pendulum impact tester has been designed to test metals according to the Charpy or Izod impact testing standards. It is available in capacities: 300, 450 and 750J. It can run tests automatically, and is operated via a simple and intuitive touch screen. Its guard includes a polycarbonate sliding door with an electrical interlock, which meets the requirements for CE marking and Standard ISO 13849.
- Fully automatic
- Ability to run quick test cycles
- Electromagnetic brake enables hammer to be launched safely
- Motorized hammer elevation with automatic return after each test, provides enhanced productivity and safety during use
- Automatic test initiation upon closure of guard door
- Manufactured using low friction rigid components
- Charpy impact blades according to ASTM and ISO
- Self-centring specimen placement grips (Per ISO 148-1 and ASTM E23)
- Foundation base according to standard EN ISO148-2 and ASTM E23
- Pendulum geometric characteristics verification template (Per ISO 148-2)
- HoyWin® software for material testing in multiple languages
- 21.5” touch screen
- Computer integrated in the machine
Pendulum impact tester
HyTT CHARPY or IZOD for plastics
Hoytom Pro 2-25 Joules
The Hoytom Pro tabletop pendulum impact tester has been designed to test plastics and composites according to the Charpy or Izod impact testing standards. It is available in capacities from 2 to 25J and operated via a simple and intuitive touch screen. Its octagonal guard includes a polycarbonate door, which meets the requirements for CE marking and Standard ISO 13802.
- Available capacities: ISO 2, 4, 5, 7.5, 15, 25 / ASTM 2.7, 5.4, 10.8, 21.6 / IZOD 2.75, 5.5, 11, 22
- Automatic brake
- Automatic test initiation upon closure of polycarbonate guard door
- Simple operation via touch screen
- Charpy impact blades according to ASTM or ISO
Pendulum impact tester
HYTT CHARPY or IZOD for plastics
Hoytom Pro 2 - 50 Joules
The Hoytom tabletop pendulum impact tester has been designed to test plastics and composites according to the Charpy or Izod impact testing standards. It is available in capacities from 2 to 50J and operated via a simple and intuitive touch screen. Its octagonal guard includes a polycarbonate door, which meets the requirements for CE marking and Standard ISO 13802.
- Available capacities: ISO 2, 4, 5, 7.5, 15, 25, 50 / ASTM 2.7, 5.4, 10.8, 21.6, 50 / IZOD 2.75, 5.5, 11, 22
- Fully motorized
- Ability to run quick test cycles
- Electromagnetic brake enables hammer to be launched safely
- Motorized hammer elevation with automatic return after each test, provides enhanced productivity and safety during use
- Automatic test initiation upon closure of guard door
- Manufactured using low friction rigid components
- Data acquisition software for connecting machine to a PC
- Simple operation via touch screen
- Charpy impact blades according to ASTM or ISO
- Languages: English, Spanish, French and German
