Zwick has enhanced its Hit230F instrumented drop weight tester to meet demands from the fields of research and development and quality assurance.
Complete with new electronics and Testxpert II testing software the drop weight tester has been optimised for two specific types of test: for multi-axial penetration tests on plastics (to ISO 6603-2, ASTM D 3763, ASTM D 3029 Method B) and for pre-damaging long-fibre-reinforced composites for the Compression After Impact test (CAI) to Airbus Standard AITM 1.0010 and Boeing BS 7260.
The Hit230F features a specimen clamping system that allows quick loading of specimens and ensures high specimen throughput.
Environmental tests can be accomplished using external specimen temperature-conditioning equipment, eliminating the need to install an expensive temperature chamber in the test frame.
The accessible test area makes fixture and accessory changing simple and a servo-motor allows adjustment of variable fall heights from 0.1m to 1m.
The combination of new electronics with a powerful measuring amplifier and new load cells provides high sensitivity throughout the load measuring chain and allows reliable determination of material characteristics.
