Accessories For CEAST Impact Systems
Accessories For CEAST Impact Systems
Accessories For CEAST Impact Systems
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Drop Tower Accessories
The CEAST 9300 Series Drop Tower Impact Systems share the same state-of-the-art
technology: reliability, safety, high-end technical specifications, and modularity. All models
are designed to accomplish different testing needs whether the testing is performed on
components or in accordance with a standard. The CEAST 9300 Series drop towers consist
of the tabletop CEAST 9310, and the floor-standing CEAST 9340 and 9350. Frame options
are available for retrofitting, including an anti-rebound system, environmental chambers,
and loading systems. Various sizes and capacities of the tups and inserts can be fitted
and changed. These accessories are available for many applications including puncture,
compression after impact (CAI), tensile impact, and wedge peel testing.
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2 4
2 5
1 3
1 Anti-Rebound System • • •
2 Environmental Chamber • •
Additional Height • •
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Optional Frame Features
Anti-Rebound System
The absorbed kinetic energy of the falling crosshead can cause a rebound during drop
events. The anti-rebound system prevents secondary impacts on the sample and can
catch even the heaviest crosshead.
Environmental Chamber
Many components and materials are subjected to conditions above or below ambient
temperatures. To simulate impact performance under these environmental conditions, the
CEAST 9300 Series can be fitted with an environmental chamber, which cools specimens
to -70°C (-94°F) or heats them up to 150°C (302°F). Air is circulated throughout the
chamber, providing uniform temperature distribution to eliminate hot or cool spots.
Additional Height
We offer a steel base that lifts the drop tower by 300 mm (12 in). This extra height allows
easier access to the test space.
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Tup Holders
A range of tup holders and additional weight sets are available for the CEAST 9300 Series
Drop Towers. Used to tailor the energy requirements to meet your needs, they reduce the
minimum energy or add to the maximum energy available.
Tup Holder
30.0 66.0 329 243 4.65 15.3
Additional Weight Set
0.77 2.53
for Standard and Up to Up to
7520.026 154 558 1800 1330 to to
Reinforced Tup 70.0 757
4.65 15.3
Holders
Note: The weight range includes an average tup and insert weight of 0.2 kg (1.10 lbs)
10
1 2
3 4
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Tups and Inserts
The tup is the heart of the drop tower; it’s the piece that impacts the sample or component.
This mechanical component comes in diverse shapes, sizes, and weights. Most tups
can be purchased with sensors to perform instrumented impact tests, as well as
interchangeable inserts (the head of the tup). The required capacity is dependent on the
application and based on the expected maximum load, not the machine’s energy capacity.
Instrumented Tups
Instrumented tups are designed with either a strain gauge or piezoelectric sensor
embedded in the tup insert. These devices capture the impact and transform it into an
electric signal, which is collected by a data acquisition system so the user can see a picture
of the impact.
Instrumented tups are available in a range of shapes and sensors to comply with various
testing standards.
Un-Instrumented Tups
Un-instrumented tups are used for tests where “break” or “no break” type results are
required. These devices have a geometrical shape that is defined by a test standard.
In cases where un-instrumented tups are designed to work with tensile-impact and
adhesive-impact fixtures, the force sensor is installed in the application-specific fixture.
Piezoelectric Sensor
These higher-frequency tup inserts are ideal when testing fairly brittle or light-load
materials, such as thin films.
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Strain Gauge Tups and Inserts
Catalog Capacity Minimum Insert Diameter
Number (For Puncturing Test)
kN lbs mm in
Gauge (Type 1) Tups
CEAST 9350 Strain
kN lbs mm in
7529.694 4.5 1,000 12.7 0.50
CEAST 9350 Piezo
(Type 2) Tups
kN lbs mm in
7519.694 4.5 1,000 12.7 0.50
CEAST 9340 Piezo
(Type 2) Tups
Test fixtures, a key component of the CEAST 9300 Series Drop Towers, are designed to
test to a wide range of standards, components, and products. The fixture set includes
a stand, where the specimen rests, and clamping mechanisms that push the specimen
against the stand and hold it securely in place during an impact test.
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Puncture Testing
Clamping plates for the CEAST 9350 and
CEAST 9340 use a pneumatic system to push
the sample against the test stand, holding it
securely in place during the impact test. For
the CEAST 9310, clamps are manually operated.
Customized plates are available upon request.
3
mm in
Clamping Plates for Rigid
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CAI Testing
Compression After Impact (CAI) testing is common for composite materials and standards
including Boeing BMS-7260, SACMA 2R-94, ASTM D7136/M, and Airbus AITM 1.0010.
The fixture and insert varies for each test, and the crosshead weight is very important.
The anti-rebound system is required for all standards, while a tup and insert are required
to complete the configuration and must be chosen based on the expected maximum load.
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Pipe Testing
Our pipe testing fixtures feature a V-grooved design to hold cylindrical specimens up to
160 mm (6.30 in) and it complies with ASTM D2444. A tup and insert are required
to complete the configuration and must be chosen based on the expected maximum load.
mm in
9350 and CEAST 9340
3 7520.215 Small Pipes and Fittings ASTM D2444 Type B 7520.035 and 7520.039
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Tensile Impact Testing
This instrumented vice is designed to meet ISO 8256 A for tensile impact tests. The fixture
is suitable for specimen types 1-2-3-4-5 and equivalents, and includes fixed-height vice
supports. The complete fixture requires the selection of a piezoelectric force sensor, a
clamping device, and a vice.
1 7520.250 Instrumented Vice for ISO 8256 A Tensile Impact Tests ISO 8256 A
7520.255 Clamping for Rigid and Film Specimens Types 1 and 3 ISO 8256 A
3 7520.256 Clamping for Rigid and Film Specimens Types 2 and 4 ISO 8256 A
Tensile Impact Accessories for CEAST 9350 and CEAST 9340
4 7520.260 Striker for ISO 8256 A Tensile Impact Test (CEAST 9350) ISO 8256 A
4 7510.260 Striker for ISO 8256 A Tensile Impact Test (CEAST 9340) ISO 8256 A
5 7520.271 Tensile Grips - 30 g for Rigid Specimen Types 1, 2, 3 and 4 ISO 8256 A
7520.272 Tensile Grips - 60 g for Rigid Specimen Types 1, 2, 3 and 4 ISO 8256 A
7520.273 Tensile Grips - 120 g for Rigid Specimen Types 1, 2, 3 and 4 ISO 8256 A
7520.278 Tensile Grips - 120 g for Rigid Specimen Type 5 ISO 8256 A
7520.281 Tensile Grips - 30 g for Film Specimens Type 1, 2, 3 and 4 ISO 8256 A
7520.282 Tensile Grips - 60 g for Film Specimens Type 1, 2, 3 and 4 ISO 8256 A
7520.283 Tensile Grips - 120 g for Film Specimens Type 1, 2, 3 and 4 ISO 8256 A
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Wedge Peel Testing
The impact wedge peel test is an ISO test method used to measure the resistance of
structural adhesives to cleavage fracture at various temperatures and test speeds
of 2 and 3 m/s. This common test is used in both the development of new adhesives
and the quality control of product batches.
1 2 3
Wedge Peel Accessories for CEAST 9350 and CEAST 9340
3 7520.310 Striker for ISO 11343 Testing (CEAST 9350) ISO 11343
3 7510.310 Striker for ISO 11343 Testing (CEAST 9340) ISO 11343
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Component Testing
Fixtures can be custom designed to test a wide variety of uniquely sized parts and
components. Please ask about options for your application if a standard product is
not available.
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Charpy Testing
Fixtures are available for testing to ASTM D6110 (formerly ASTM D256), ISO 179, and
ASTM E23 Charpy standards. The tup chosen is based on the maximum load expected
and is not related to the energy absorbed by the sample.
Testing Specimen Size Span Vice Shoulders Stands
Standards
mm in mm in
7520.063
(Flatwise)
ISO 179 4 × 10 × 80 1.57 62 2.44
7520.064
CEAST 9350 and CEAST 9340
Charpy Testing accessories for
(Edgewise)
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IZOD Testing
Fixtures are available for testing plastics to ASTM D256 and ISO 180 Izod standards.
0.16 × 0.39
ISO 180 4 × 10 × 80 7520.080 6545.250
× 3.15
CEAST 9350 and CEAST 9340
IZOD Testing Accessories for
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Pendulum Accessories
The CEAST 9000 Series Pendulum Impact Systems are designed to test a wide range of
samples, from bars/dumbbell to pipes, in accordance with specific standards. The CEAST
9050 is the advanced model of the series. It can be fitted with accessories for Charpy,
IZOD, Pipe, and Tensile Impact Testing. Each test requires a specific vice/fixture, specimen
adapters, and hammers, and most tests can be conducted either with an un-instrumented
or instrumented hammer.
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Charpy Testing | Polymers (ISO, BS, and DIN)
Accessories are available for ISO 179, BS 2782-359, DIN 53453,
and DIN 53753. Since the hammer energy determines the
velocity of test, the vice required and the shoulders should be
chosen based on the specimen size. Samples are aligned on
the fixture either by a notch alignment device or side alignment
device for un-notched specimens. Instrumented hammers are
available and, when combined with a DAS and Visual Impact
software, will provide load-displacement data for the test.
ISO 179-2,
7610.112 (Notch)*, 7610.121
BS 2782-359
7610.102 3.8 12.5 (Unnotched, 33-80 mm), 7610.122 7610.108
DIN 53453
(Unnotched. 80-127 mm)
and
7610.113 (Notch)*, 7610.121 DIN 53753
2.9 and 9.5 and
7610.103 (Unnotched, 33-80 mm), 7610.122 7610.107
3.8 12.5
(Unnotched. 80-127 mm)
* If used in combination with Cryobox Notch alignment device must be code 7610.115.
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Catalog Specimen Span Test Testing
Number Dimensions Direction Standards
mm in mm in
7610.130 0.16 × 0.39 Flatwise
4 × 10 × 80 62 2.44
7610.131 × 3.15 Edgewise
ISO 179-1,
Polymers (ISO, BS, and DIN)
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Charpy Testing | Polymers (ASTM)
The vice, shoulders, and hammers listed here are designed to meet ASTM D6110. The
test is conducted at 3.46 m/s (11.45 ft/s) and various hammer energies and specimen
shoulders are available.
m/s ft/s
Charpy Vice
7610.111 (Notch)*,
7610.105 3.46 11.35 7610.108 ASTM D6110
7610.122 (Unnotched, 80-127 mm)
* If used in combination with Cryobox Notch alignment device must be code 7610.115.
mm in mm In
7610.160 3.17 × 12.7 × 127 0.125 × 0.5 × 5.0 101.6 4.0 Edgewise ASTM D6110
7610.161 6.35 × 12.7 × 127 0.25 × 0.5 × 5.0 101.6 4.0 Edgewise ASTM D6110
7610.162 12.7 × 12.7 × 127 0.50 × 0.5 × 5.0 101.6 4.0 Edgewise ASTM D6110
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Charpy Testing | Metals
Accessories are available for metals Charpy Testing. Tests can be conducted to
ASTM E23, ISO 148, and DIN 50115 with hammer energies up to 50 J.
m/s ft/s
Charpy Vice
ISO 148,
7610.192 10 × 5 × 55 0.394 × 0.197 × 2.17 42 1.65 Edgewise
and DIN
Metals
For indirect verification to metals standards only low-energy specimens may be used.
7600.651 50.0 36.9 2 0.079 3.8 12.5 ISO 148 and DIN 50115
For indirect verification to metals standards only low-energy specimens may be used.
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IZOD Testing | Polymers
An IZOD test consists of impacting a specimen in a cantilever bending mode while the
fixed end is clamped in a vice. This method gives a higher stress than a Charpy test, but
may require a controlled clamping force for good repeatability. The manual vice can be
tightened using the optional torque wrench (7610.204), while the clamping force can
be adjusted using the lever or pneumatically-operated vices. Instrumented hammers
are available and, when combined with a DAS and Visual Impact Software, will provide
load-displacement data for the test.
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Catalog Potential Hammer Impact Testing
Number Energy Velocity Standards
J ft/lb m/s ft/s
7600.265 0.5 0.37 3.46 11.35
7600.201 1.0 0.74 3.46 11.35
Un-Instrumented IZOD
Hammers - Polymers
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Pipe Testing | Polymers
According to ISO 7628 and ISO 9854, either complete segments or small sections of
pipes are ideal for testing on a pendulum in a 3-point bend configuration similar to the
Charpy tests. Sample diameter dimensions up to 25 mm (0.98 in) can be tested with
hammer energies of 7.5 - 15 J (5.6 - 11.1 ft-lbs) or 50 J (36.9 ft-lbs), as defined in the
ISO standards.
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2
m/s ft/s
1 7610.740 3.8 12.5 7610.110 ISO 9854-1
and 3
Diameter >25 Diameter >0.98
50 × 6, 1.97 × 0.24, Fig. 2,
6546.747 40 1.57 ISO 9854-1
Diameter >25 Diameter >0.98 Shape 2
120 × 15, 4.72 × 0.59, Fig. 3,
6546.748 70 2.76 ISO 9854-1
Diameter >75 Diameter >2.95 Shape 3
50 × 6, 1.97 × 0.24, Fig. 3,
6546.749 40 1.57 ISO 9854-1
Diameter >75 Diameter >2.95 Shape 2
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Tensile Impact Testing | Polymers
Hammer geometry, impact energy, specimen shapes,
and dimensions are defined in test standards, such 3
as ISO 8256 Method A and Method B. The specimen
is either held in the stationary anvil (ISO 8256
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Method A) or attached directly to the pendulum
hammer (ISO 8256 Method B). Hammer energies
are available from 0.5 - 50 J (0.37 - 36.9 ft-lbs)
depending on the type of the test. The Tensile
Impact Vice can be fitted in the crosshead with
an optional device to ensure specimen alignment.
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Catalog Impact Energy Wooden Case Testing
Number Velocity Range Standards
1 7610.304 - - - -
ISO 8256 -
Vice
mm in
Impact Clamps
Dependant on
Instrumented Tensile
Dependant on
7610.307 1, 2, 3 and 4 0.01 to 0.5 0.00039 to 0.02
Selected Force Sensor
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Instrumentation and Software
The addition of instrumentation to an impact system allows the engineer to “see” all
types of information that was previously unknown, including incipient damage points
and ductile-brittle transition zones. With instrumentation, the load on the specimen is
continuously recorded as a function of time and/or specimen deflection prior to fracture.
This gives a more complete representation of an impact than a single calculated value.
Because failures originate at the weakest point and propagate from there, samples don’t
have to shatter to be considered failures. Depending on the requirements, failure can be
defined by deformation, crack initiation, or complete fracture.
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Instrumentation and Software
The DAS 64K is the result of a complete re-design that enhances its versatility and testing
efficiency. This significant step forward is also accomplished by the simultaneous evolution
of Visual IMPACT, the dedicated software for instrument handling and data processing.
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CEAST 9350
Visual IMPACT v.6.00 For Analysis of Tests Conducted with CEAST 9340
2 0710.690.3
Instrumented Drop Towers Instrumented Tups on Drop Towers CEAST 9310
Dynatup Retrofitting
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Specimen Preparation
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Notching Machines 44
Manual and Motorized Notchvis 44
Automatic Notchvis 45 - 46
Punching Machines 47
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Notching Machines
Notching Machines are designed to notch specimens for impact resilience determinations
according to Izod, Charpy, and Tensile Impact methods. These instruments use a
linear knife cutting technique to avoid overheating and consequent stresses during the
specimens notching operations. Therefore, they are able to guarantee an accurate notch
preparation. Manual, motorized, and fully-automatic models are available to cover the
different testing needs.
Catalog Description
Number
CEAST Manual Notching Machine - Manually-Operated Notching Machine with Linear
1 6897.000
Movement of Cutting Knife
CEAST Motorized Notching Machine - Notching Machine with Motorized Linear Movement
2 6898.000
of Cutting Knife
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Automatic Model
The CEAST AN50 is designed for laboratories that need to perform a large number of impact
tests. Up to 50 specimens can be notched in a single cycle with the key parameters stored
for later use. The optional knife cooling system, double notch loader, and an adjustable
cutting speed allow for consistent time savings and accurate notching operations at the
same time.
Catalog Description
Number
CEAST AN50 - Microprocessor Controlled Unit to Notch a Set of Specimens and Optionally
3 6899.000
to Slice Their Ends
CEAST AN50 and Options
6899.000C2 Option for Knife Cooling Device - Based on an Adjustable Jet of Compressed Air
Option for Knife Cooling and Slicing Devices - Knife Cooling Based on an Adjustable Jet of
6899.000C3 Compressed Air - Equipped with Two Circular Saws to Automatically Cut Both Ends of the
Specimen to 80 or 63.5 mm
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Specimen Loaders
Loaders are used to hold specimens before notching and can be used for holding dumbbell
specimens that can be cut to the correct length when the optional slicing device is used.
Catalog Description
Number
Loaders for the CEAST AN50
Loader for Double Notching of Rectangular Specimens According to ISO 179-1, ISO 8256,
6867.005
and Equivalent Standards (size 4 × 10 × 80 mm)
Catalog
Number Notch Radius Testing Standards Material
ISO 179 A
6819.113 0.25 ± 0.05 mm Cobalt Steel
ISO 180 A
ASTM D6110
6819.100 0.25 ± 0.05 mm ASTM D256 Tungsten Carbide
BS 2782-359 A
Knives for the Automatic Notchvis
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Punching Machines
Clamping These machines are developed to obtain specimens by punching, using
hollow dies of different sizes and contours. Several hundreds of dies can be created
by interchangeable socket punches with different profiles and sizes according to the
standards and to the customer needs. Dies are made of steel with hand-finished
cutting edges and can be provided with the ejector for easily removing the specimen
after punching.
Catalog
Number Shape Dimensions Testing Standards
mm in
8057.020 Dumb-bell Single Radius 80 × 15 × 10 3.15 × 0.6 × 0.4 ISO 8256 Type 3
8058.020 Dumb-bell Single Radius 60 × 10 × 3 2.4 × 0.4 × 0.12 ISO 8256 Type 4
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Appendix
Standards
ISO ASTM
ISO 6603-1,-2, p17 ASTM D5628, p17
ISO 7765-1,-2, p17 ASTM D3763, p17
ISO 8256 A, p20, 36, 37 ASTM D1709, p17
ISO 179-1,-2, p24, 28, 29, 44, 45, 4 ASTM D7136/M, p18
ISO 179/A, B, p44, 46 ASTM D2444, p19
ISO 180/A, B, p25, 32, 33, 44, 46 ASTM D6110, p24, 30, 44, 46
ISO 148, p31 ASTM E23, p24, 25, 31
ISO 8256,-1, p45, 46 ASTM D256/D, p25, 32, 33, 44,46
ISO 9854-1, p35 ASTM D4812, p32, 33, 35
Boeing BSS 7260, p18
DIN
DIN 53453/C, -2, p28, 29, 44, 46 Other
DIN 53753, p28, 29 Montell Method MA 17238, p17
DIN 50115, p31 Airbus AITM 1.0010, p18
Boeing BSS 7260, p18
SACMA 2R-94, p18
PR EN 6038, p18
BS 2782-359/A, B, C p28, 29, 44, 45, 46
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