Impact Testing Machine

Impact Testing Machine – Determination of Toughness

The Impact Testing Machine is a critical tool for determining the Aggregate Impact Value (AIV), providing a measure of an aggregate’s resistance to sudden impact or shock. This value reflects the material’s toughness—its ability to withstand sudden loading conditions. In road construction, aggregates must resist disintegration caused by moving vehicular loads. This machine ensures reliable evaluation of this property, enabling selection of suitable materials for pavement and structural applications.

Key Features of Impact Testing Machine

• High Accuracy Sensors: Captures the energy absorbed during fracture with precise digital readouts, ensuring accurate evaluation.

• Robust Construction: Heavy-duty, rigid frame design ensures stability, repeatability, and long operational life.

• Standards Compliant: Conforms to BS 812:112, ASTM E23, and ISO 148 for reliable, standardized testing procedures.

Applications

• Material Toughness Testing: Evaluate a material’s ability to resist sudden impact loads, crucial for structural reliability.

• Quality Control in Manufacturing: Used in construction to test the toughness of aggregates for use in roads and highways.

• Metallurgical Testing: Suitable for evaluating the brittleness or ductility of metals such as steel or aluminum.

• Educational and Research Laboratories: Widely adopted in engineering institutions for studying mechanical properties of materials.