Impact Testing Capabilities Available at ARDL Include:
Charpy Impact

ISO 179 - Plastics
Determination of Charpy Impact Properties
Part 1 - Noninstrumented Impact Test
Part 2 - Instrumented Impact Test

     Unnotched Charpy Impact Strength
     Notched Charpy Impact Strength
Instrumented Impact Using Load and Displacement Sensors

ASTM D 3763
Standard Test Method for High Speed Puncture Properties of Plastics Using Load and Displacement Sensors

Izod Impact

ASTM D 256
Standard Test Methods for Determing the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics  

     Method A, Room Temperature
     Method B, Low Temperature
Gardner Impact

ASTM D 5420
Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Flat, Rigid Plastic Specimen by Means of a Striker Impacted by a Falling Weight (Gardner Impact)

     Method A, Room Temperature
     Method B, Low Temperature
Multi-Axial Impact
ASTM D 5857
Standard Specification for Polypropylene Injection and Extrusion Materials Using ISO Protocol and Methodology
ARDL can test to additional standardized specifications as well as custom specifications. If you are interested in a method that is not listed here, please do not hesitate to call (330) 794-6600 or toll free (866) 778-ARDL to find out if we can perform your test. Chances are we can help and if not, we may know someone who can.

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