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Product impact resistance tests
Reference samples or entire products are subjected to impact tests:
- falling weight method with a weight of specified dimensions and mass from a suitable height,
- hitting (shooting) method with stones/shot of specified dimensions, mass and pressure,
- dynamic ball impact method with a specified force (Pistol Test)
- single impact method with guided stricking element
In order to determine the type of damage and the influence of damage caused on the functionality of the element or/and its coating.
Equipment
Erichsen Impact Testing Device - Model 305 (range: 0-90 N)
The laboratory has various weights of specified mass, shape and dimensions, meeting customers’ varying requirements. The laboratory also has a mobile hitting (shooting) stones/shot device, meeting various customer requirements, together with the possibility to adapt the equipment to meet new requirements.
Testing norms
- ISO 6272-1
- ISO 20567-1
- ISO 20567-2
- ISO 4532
- DIN 55996-1
Customer norms
- Ford, CEVT, Volvo, VW, Renault, GMW, PSA, Audi, BMW, Daimler, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Kia, Fiat, Jaguar Land Rover
| Document No. | Title/Description |
|---|---|
| ISO 6272-1 | Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impact resistance) tests - Part 1: Falling-weight test, large-area indenter |
| ISO 20567-1 | Paints and varnishes - Determination of stone-chip resistance of coatings - Part 1: Multi-impact testing |
| ISO 20567-2 | Paints and varnishes - Determination of stone-chip resistance of coatings - Part 2: Single-impact test with a guided impact body |
| ISO 4532 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels - Determination of the resistance of enamelled articles to impact - Pistol test |
| DIN 55996-1 | Paints and varnishes - Stone chip resistance test for coatings - Part 1: Multi impact test |
