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Dynatup® 8100 Series High Capacity Impact Test Machines
Dynatup® 8100 Series High Capacity Impact Test Machines

Dynatup® 8100 Series impact test instruments are for general purpose testing where either high impact energies are required or large specimens are to be tested.

Features
  • Impact energies up to 27,800 Joules (20,500 ft lb)
  • Impact velocities up to 7 m/s (22 ft/s)
  • Maximum drop height of 2.4 m (96 in)
  • The distance between the guide columns is a full 58.4 cm (23 inches)
  • T-grooved base plate for mounting fixtures
  • Operator panel for crosshead control
  • Automatic return to drop height for next test
  • Safety brakes to prevent accidental crosshead release
  • Interlocked safety barrier and doors surrounding test area
Range of Models
Model 8120
  • Basic model for single impact applications
  • 100 kg (220 lb) standard crosshead
  • Pneumatic rebound brakes to prevent secondary impact
  • Optional shock absorbers
Model 8140
  • Mid-range system
  • 283 kg (625 lb) standard crosshead
  • Hydraulic crosshead stops
Model 8150
  • Highest energy system
  • 454 kg (1,000 lb) standard crosshead
  • Hydraulic crosshead stops
System Options
  • Suited for use with instrumented tups and Dynatup® Impulse data acquisition and analysis system
  • Optional lead weight set to increase impact energy
  • Standard and custom strikers and fixtures
Applications
Dynatup® 8100 Series drop towers can be found in the automotive, aircraft, and shipbuilding industries as well as in government test facilities. Commonly used for testing components or large panels of virtually any material, these versatile drop towers are also used for high-energy three-point bend testing of metal specimens. Standard test configurations include:
  • ASTM E-604
  • ASTM E-436
  • ASTM E-208
  • API-5L3
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