Ball drop tester

Easy operating falling dart instrument for testing of plastic film according ASTM D 1709 and ISO 7765-1.

This testing instrument covers the determination of the energy that causes plastic film to fail under specified conditions of impact of a free-falling dart. This energy is expressed in terms of the weight (mass) of the falling dart from a specified height which would result in 50 % failure of specimens tested.

Features/Equipment

  • Stable and ergonomic table design
  • Quick-Fix clamping system provides wrinklefree clamping
  • Easy and quick falling height adjustment by guiding lever arm
  • Pre-leveled and ready to operate instrument
  • No electrical power supply needed

Options

  • Film roll for continuous testing

More information

Data sheet: Ball drop tester.pdf

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