PIT 4
 Pendulum Impact Tester 4J |
The IT 4 J offers a unique solution for generating, filing and displaying quality data. It is built around an
instrumented impact tester and offers a fast and effective way of generating and presenting data for quality
reports for products such as fibre-cement boards. It comes with a version of TRAM-QA, Windows-based
QA-software, which offers a data filing and retrieving system providing instant access to reports on
previously tested boards. It is ideally suited to quality assurance and process control as well as research
and development. It can easily be set-up for relevant national standards.
The compact, table mounted Impact tester operates with a pendulum-hammer principle. Testing is controlled
from the computer. During testing, the angular-velocity/angular-movement curve is generated and displayed
on the monitor. The computer converts the velocity of the hammer-head, just before and after hitting the
sample, to kinetic energy. By using this unique principle, the actual kinetic energy absorbed by the sample
is measured, enabling very precise recording of impact-energy. A further advantage is that there is no need
for calibration of the equipment.
The machine can be supplied with several set of supports for different sample sizes, and with several sizes
of hammer-head for different impact energies. The supports are designed to ensure parallel contact
between the edge of the hammer and the surface of the sample, even for a warped sample. The pendulum
is then manually moved to the vertical position. When released, the hammer swings down on the sample.
Like others in the range of Tram Testers, the IT 4 J offers an easy-to-use environment, and the possibility
to create instant product-quality reports.
Specifications
| Supply Voltage | Via computer control system. |
| Control system | PC with MS Windows - and USB connection. |
| Impact energy | 4 Nm |
| Speed at impact | 3.3 m/sec. |
| Impact energy resolution | 0.001 Nm |
The test machine is based on stiff frame construction, with an anglular/velocity sensor connected to the
impact-hammer.The addition of TRAM-QA Quality Assurance software for Windows makes the system a
powerful "automatic machine" for generating, filing and displaying quality data from impact testing. The
software is simple to use and the operator will grow familiar with the test machine after a very short time,
even if he has no experience in operating a computer. The software can be supplied in national languages
if required.
The unique principle of recording the kinetic energy of the
hammer during the testing gives a “picture” of the energy
absorbed during the different stages of the fracture. This
feature is ideal for research and development of composite
materials. At the same time the impact energy is calculated
according to standards. The software even include a calibration
procedure.
The equipment offers a great opportunity to improve quality
management through instantaneous data generation. In spite
of the highly advanced automatic testing procedure, operation
is easy.
Due to the modular design of the software, a customized
system can also be supplied.
Please contact Bent Tram A/S or your local distributor for additional
information.
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