Impact Testing Machine SM-1409
High Precision Pendulum Impact Testing
The machine uses a pendulum hammer mechanism to perform notched bar impact bending tests according to standard material testing methods. It accurately determines the energy absorbed by a specimen during fracture.
Ideal for Engineering Education
Specially developed for:
- Mechanical Engineering Laboratories
- Civil Engineering Material Labs
- Metallurgy & Material Science Departments
- Polytechnic Institutes
- Technical Training Centers
- Industrial Research Facilities
Study of Fracture Behaviour
Students and researchers can observe:
- Brittle fracture
- Ductile fracture
- Crack propagation
- Energy absorption characteristics
- Material toughness behavior
Multiple Specimen Compatibility
The equipment supports testing of:
- Metallic specimens
- Non-metallic specimens
- Different notch profiles
- Heat-treated samples
- Temperature-conditioned specimens
Enhanced User Safety
The machine is equipped with a single-hand trigger mechanism that improves operator safety during testing operations.
Optional PC Data Acquisition
For advanced laboratory analysis and data recording, the machine offers an optional PC data acquisition system.
Educational Advantages
The Impact Testing Machine SM-1409 is designed specifically for educational demonstrations and practical learning. Its open and visible structure allows students to clearly observe:
- Pendulum movement
- Specimen fracture process
- Energy transfer during impact
- Fracture surface characteristics
The straightforward mechanical arrangement helps learners easily understand the principles behind impact testing and material failure analysis.
Major Experiments & Applications
The machine allows users to perform a wide range of laboratory experiments, including:
- Determination of notched bar impact work
- Determination of notched bar impact strength
- Evaluation of fracture surface characteristics
- Study of notched bar impact work-temperature curve
- Analysis of the influence of notch shape on impact work
- Study of the effect of heat treatment on impact resistance
- Investigation of specimen temperature influence on fracture behaviour
- Quality testing of metallic materials
- Comparative study of various engineering materials
Technical Specifications
General Specifications
- Model: SM-1409
- Machine Type: Pendulum Impact Testing Machine
- Application: Notched Bar Impact Bending Test
- Work Capacity: 25 Nm
- Hammer Impact Speed: 3.8 m/s
- Specimen Bearing Separation: 40 mm
Specimen Details
- Standard Specimen Cross-Section: 10 × 10 mm
- Cross-Section at Notch: 10 × 8 mm and 10 × 5 mm
Supported Notch Types
- U Notch
- V Notch
- Keyhole Notch
Specimen Materials Included
The system supports testing of various engineering materials such as:
- Free-cutting steel (9SMn28K)
- Tempering steel (C45)
- Construction steel (St37)
- Brass (CuZn40Pb2)
These specimens help students compare the fracture behavior and impact strength of different material categories.
Standard Accessories
The machine comes supplied with complete standard testing specimens including:
V-Shaped Specimens
- Set of 5 Steel Specimens
- Set of 5 Brass Specimens
- Set of 5 Bakelite Specimens
U-Shaped Specimens
- Set of 5 Steel Specimens
- Set of 5 Brass Specimens
- Set of 5 Bakelite Specimens
Key Benefits
- Strong and durable laboratory construction
- Accurate and repeatable test results
- Easy operation and maintenance
- Excellent educational demonstration capability
- Safe testing mechanism
- Compact table-top design
- Suitable for both teaching and research applications
- Supports comprehensive material testing curriculum
Impact Testing Machine SM-1409
Advanced Pendulum Impact Testing Solution for Material Strength & Fracture Analysis
The Impact Testing Machine SM-1409 is a high-quality laboratory testing equipment specially designed for engineering institutions, technical universities, research laboratories, and industrial training centers. This advanced pendulum-type impact testing apparatus is widely used for evaluating the impact strength, fracture behavior, and toughness characteristics of metallic and non-metallic materials under sudden loading conditions.
The machine forms an essential part of the Strength of Materials & Structures laboratory and provides students with practical understanding of material testing principles. It enables accurate analysis of how different materials behave when subjected to impact forces, helping learners and researchers understand ductile and brittle fracture mechanisms.
Designed with educational simplicity and industrial reliability in mind, the SM-1409 combines safe operation, precise measurement, and clear experimental visualization. Its robust table-top construction makes it ideal for laboratory environments while maintaining excellent operational performance.
