HIT Pendulum Impact Testers

from 5 to 50 Joule

FP 573 2.0109

Intelligent Testing
 1. The Pendulum Impact Testers from • Tool-free pendulum change
Zwick are a HIT Each pendulum is equipped with a quick change unit,
allowing changing of pendulums to be carried out
Important Characteristics quickly without special tools. Significantly there are no
Leading mechanical testing products manufacturer mounting components which can be easily lost with a
Zwick Roell Group’s HIT Pendulum Impact Testers resulting change in pendulum energy.
are benchmark instruments for plastics manufacturers
and processors • Low-wear disc brake
The optional pendulum disc brake is virtually wear-
Accuracy, dependability and ergonomic design are free.
primary features of the HIT pendulum impact testers.
Advanced manufacturing technology brings improved • Ergonomic design
accuracy specifications, with the following innovations Important operating elements such as keyboard,
and benefits for users in both R+D and quality brake, release lever and display are all at one level
assurance: within easy reach of the operator.

• Pendulum coding as standard • State-of-the-art electronics

The HIT Pendulum Impact Testers automatically The new control electronics contain a high resolution
recognize the pendulum being used and evaluate the digital encoder for precise measurement of the impact
test values in the correct range corresponding to the angle. For integration into laboratory management
relevant standard. This ensures that different systems an RS232 interface is included. PC
pendulum sizes or test procedures are used correctly, connection is via a USB upstream interface.
eliminating troublesome, error-prone fitting of additional
pendulum masses as used by some pendulum impact • Pendulum instrumentation
testers. Instrumented pendulums and add-on electronics are
available and provide a high-precision record of the
• Virtually vibration-free rapid sequence of specimen impact and fracture.
A world innovation is the use of double carbon rods for Each of these pendulums uses Zwick´s plug and play
the pendulums, providing a high level of stiffness in the sensor connection system.
direction of impact and a strong concentration of the
mass at the impact point. Compared to conventional • High performance PC-Software testXpert® II (optional)
single-rod, metal construction pendulums or offers evaluations to DIN, ISO and ASTM. Reports and
compound type pendulums, the energy loss due to data archiving are performed in normal Windows®
resonant oscillations is considerably reduced. The high formats.
stiffness level gives the pendulums excellent dynamic
characteristics and prevents excessive forces in the
pendulum rod during operation, for example if Izod
specimens are only partially broken.

Fig. 1: HIT5P with Charpy fixture, HIT5.5P with Izod fixture, HIT50P with safety housing

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2. HIT Pendulum Impact Testers – Low vibration instrument design
Everything a Pendulum Impact Tester The systematic design of the perfect low-vibration
Needs pendulum impact tester begins with the items closest to
the specimen - the pendulum and the supports.
Models available
HIT pendulum impact testers are available in two For this reason we use high-performance carbon
versions: materials for the HIT pendulums. This significantly
increases the stiffness of the pendulum, brings the
• Stand Alone model distribution of its mass very close to the ideal pendulum
This model is the ideal choice when there is no need and makes both instrument and results more reliable
to store test data. The results are calculated by the and robust over the long term.
pendulum impact tester and can be displayed as
required as absorbed impact energy, or as a
percentage of the pendulum´s potential energy. A
large, clear display allows reliable result reading, even
at a distance.

• PC model Fig. 2: Low vibration carbon pendulum rod

The PC model with RS232 or USB interface is the
perfect choice if test results are to be stored and/or The ratio of pendulum to frame mass is extremely high,
subsequently processed. The testXpert® II testing and enables it to measure 80 % of consumed energy
software takes the test data and prepares it with high accuracy according to ISO 13802.
graphically and statistically. If an electronic vernier
caliper is connected to the PC, the impact area of the A unique feature of the HIT pendulum impact testers is
specimen can be measured, transferred to the PC the dovetail base plate guide which secures the Charpy,
and the impact strength determined. Data link to Izod, and tensile impact fixture over the entire depth of
laboratory information systems are also possible. the support. Whilst enabling the tester to be quickly
setup for each type of test, it also guarantees a perfect
connection between the fixture and the frame of the
impact tester.

Conventional pendulum
Impact speed in m/s

Carbon pendulum

Time in m/s
Fig. 1: HIT Stand Alone PC models Fig. 3: Reduced inherent vibrations carbon pendulum

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 These outstanding features earned HIT pendulum Motorised pendulum return
impact testers the Materialica 2006 Design Award. After the test the pendulum is automatically captured
and returned to the starting position. This feature
The heavy frame is made of cast iron to dampen enables the starting angle setting to be varied and
vibrations, and three heavy-duty locking leveling-feet optimum test parameters such as impact speed and
ensure that the HIT remains perfectly level. energy loss on impact to be determined.

Pendulum identification and

interchangeability
Just as a certified weight has its mass engraved, each
Zwick pendulum carries its own data in its electronic
pendulum coding (Fig. 3).

Fig. 1: Charpy fixture showing large mounting face and clamping wedge Fig. 3: Electronic pendulum coding

An optionally available table has been specifically The pendulum´s test type and standard, energy, starting
designed to ensure optimum operating conditions for the angle and other physical data are identified electronically,
HIT range. eliminating erroneous measuring.

Reliable test results can now be achieved regardless of Precision manufacture ensures that test results exceed
local conditions. Large-area leveling elements and the requirements of international standards. Pendulums
positioning stops provide a firm base for the pendulum can therefore be freely interchanged between HIT
impact tester. With Izod tests, the specimen remains fall instruments with the same maximum energy rating.
directly from the support into a tray, so that they can be
disposed of efficiently.

The testers can of course be positioned on any table

possessing adequate lateral stability.

Instrument
leveling
elements

Table Tray for specimen

leveling feet remains
Fig. 2: Instrument table for the HIT pendulum impact testers Fig. 4: Pendulum quick release

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Instrumentation Modern instrument electronics
With instrumented testing, the load during impact is The electronics perform all important functions: the
measured using piezo load cells or strain gages, calculation and display of impact energy, the standard-
depending on the individual case. The raw values are in compliant correction of windage and bearing friction and
the form of a load-time curve. monitoring the vertical position in the impact direction.

PC connection except with the Stand Alone model, is

via a USB interface. There is also a serial interface for
connection to existing LIMS systems.
Filtered force in N

Test time in ms

Fig. 1: Load-time curve Fig. 3: Clear, easy-to-read operating panel

Instrumented Zwick pendulums in use are identified via A wide input range allows easy connection of the HIT
the sensor plug and all associated parameters (e.g. tup range to any mains supply in the world.
calibration data) are set correctly. This provides the user
with straightforward handling, a high level of flexibility and Simple, intuitive operation is a feature of HIT electronics
maximum measuring reliability, as no further operator with the individual steps subdivided logically from set-up
intervention is required for hardware or software. to test definition. The menu leads quickly from set-up to
test mode. Set-up includes:

• Standard-compliant determination of bearing friction

and windage and input of local rate of acceleration due
to gravity.
• Monitoring pendulum oscillation period.

Displayed in test mode:

• Absorbed impact energy in joules or in ft-lbf and as a
percentage of potential pendulum energy.

Measuring the impact resistance requires the use of a

PC, to which a digital measuring instrument (vernier
caliper, micrometer) can also be connected and used to
determine the dimensions of the specimen.
Strain gage Sensor plug Identification via
pendulum coding

Fig. 2: Instrumented Charpy pendulum

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 Specimen conditioning The pendulum is easily changed by means of a quick
A magazine and tempering box are available from Zwick. release mechanism, eliminating the need for tools.

The optional safety protection system incorporates an

integral collecting tray on the left side for specimen
remains and can be emptied by swivelling the shield out.

The electronics feature a simple and easy-to-use keyboard,

with a large, clear display designed to reduce fatigue
even when testing large batches. The structured menu
system makes operating the instrument quick and easy.

Application range and standards

HIT pendulum impact testers can be used for the
determination of impact resistance on plastics, metals
Fig. 1: Specimen-conditioning box and other materials and can be equipped with acces-
sories for Charpy, Izod, Dynstat, and impact tensile
Conditioned specimens must be impacted within 5 testing in accordance with the following standards:
seconds of being removed from the tempered area.
Tempering magazine holders with specimen magazines Method DIN ISO ASTM
provide a quick test sequence for the HIT pendulum Charpy 50115 179-1 D 6110
impact testers. Specimen magazines with magazine 179-2
carriages for different specimen dimensions are attached Izod 180 D 256 (notched)
directly to the pendulum impact tester as are the D 4812 (un-notched)
magazine holders. Impact tensile 8256 A
8256 B D 1822 (spec. in head)
Dynstat 53435
51230

Accessories

Operator protection
The HIT pendulum impact testers can be equipped with
modular safety devices. Certain legal safety standards
allow working without protection shields up to a
pendulum energy of 5.5 joules. Above this value
operator protection is required.

The safety device contains an integrated receptacle for

Fig. 2: Magazine with chilled specimen catching the specimen remains. If the safety device is
swiveled out, the specimen remains can be easily and
Ergonomics quickly removed.
Packed with outstanding ergonomic features, the HIT
pendulum impact testers offer significant advantages to The instrument therefore conforms to CE-requirements
testing laboratories. The machine controls are placed for impact energies > 5.5 joules and DIN 51233 (Materi-
close together and at the same level helping to simplify als Testing Machines – Safety Specifications).
operation and reduce operator fatigue.
The HIT25P / HIT50P pendulum impact testers (PC
Fixtures can be replaced simply by loosening the retaining version with pendulum return) are equipped with a safety
screws, removing the existing fixture, and inserting the housing. This housing is also optionally available and is
new one. Exact positioning is achieved via stops in the recommended where specimen debris might be ejected
baseplate. from the testing system after impact.

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A local operator shield is available for the Charpy fixture Charpy fixture
to protect the operator from flying debris (Fig. 3) The Charpy fixture comprise a heavy cast iron base.
Test-specific accessories such as supports and anvils
In the interests of safety the HIT25P and HIT50P are are selected according to the specimen to be tested
equipped for two-handed operation and have safety (Fig. 2).
devices to left and right.
Adapter plate
testXpert® II PC-Software Anvil
A choice of Master and Standard Test Programs are Support
available for the HIT pendulum impact testers. Charpy fixture

Master Test Programs have a comprehensive range of options Jig

and flexibility to control test parameters and process results,
and are perfectly suited to research and development needs.

Standard Test Programs are focused on individual DIN,

ISO and ASTM Standards, and are designed primarily for Fig. 2: Principle of Charpy fixture with accessories
use in quality control laboratories.
The surface finish and radius of the anvils used can signifi-
Main features of Standard Test Programs: cantly affect the accuracy of the test results. Zwick anvils
• Determination of impact characteristics according to are fully precision CNC manufactured and checked for
Standard 100% dimensional accuracy. We do not supply one-piece
• Terminology according to Standard anvils, as these may have low dimensional accuracy.
• Generate test curve showing impact characteristics over
time and number of specimens. Generation of test curves Anvils can be replaced individually, making spares
over force and time or over force and travel are possible in ordering easy and cost-effective.
instrumented testing
• Perform discrete statistical evaluations according to An optional jig ensures the anvils are accurately
differing specimen fracture behaviour positioned relative to the tup.

As anvils are subject to greater wear than supports they

are designed to be easily and inexpensively replaced
independently of the supports or adapter plates.

Quick-change adapter plates are used to adapt the pen-

dulum impact tester to different specimen widths. Diffe-
rent specimen (vertical) dimensions are accomodated by
using appropriate sized Charpy supports precisely posi-
tioned via set pins.

Fig. 1: testXpert® II Standard Test Program

Main features of the Master Test Program:

• Determination of impact characteristics according to
Standard
• Generate test curve showing impact characteristics
over time and number of specimens and temperature
• Perform statistical evaluations
• Independent report creation and data export
• Option for determination of the failure mode is available Fig. 3: Notch alignment unit on Charpy fixture

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 The quick change adapter plates are used to adapt the
pendulum impact tester to different specimen widths, whilst
the supports are precisely positioned using set pins and
adapt to the specimen thickness.

An optional swivelling protective shield can be used with

the fixture, and a positioning aid helps to locate the
specimen correctly, using either the notch or the front
edge of the specimen.

Advantages:
• Quick changing of Charpy fixture Fig. 2: The clamping force is reproducible with the pneumatic
• Anvils precision-made by CNC machine and individually operated Izod fixture
inspected for 100% accuracy
Both fixtures are equipped with a centering unit which
Izod fixture ensures that the specimen is always positioned at notch
Two types of Izod fixtures can be used: The manual root level. Positioning of the sample relative to its width
fixture clamps the specimen via a fine-threaded lead in the impact direction is achieved via quick-change
screw, ensuring optimum gripping force is applied, inserts with lateral guides.
whether to sensitive, soft or hard specimens.
Advantages:
• Quick centering and gripping of specimen
• Fine adjustment of specimen clamping force
• Quick testing using the pneumatic fixture
• High test result reproducibility due to the constant
clamping force

Tensile-impact fixture
Specimen and yoke are assembled in a jig. Depending
on the testing method being used, the specimen and
yoke are clamped in either the pendulum or the tensile
impact fixture.
Fig. 1: Izod fixture with manual operation
For ISO and ASTM specimens corresponding templates
The pneumatic vise is ideal if a high through-put is to be can be selected.
achieved, or if temperature conditioned specimen are to
be tested. A further advantage is its high clamping force
reproducibility, which leads to excellent test results on
materials which are sensitive to clamping forces.

Quick clamping via a switch on the fixture minimizes the

time between removing the specimen from the
temperature unit and the performance of the test.

Fig. 3: Clamping jig and templates for the tensile impact test

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For tests according to ISO 8256, Method A one specimen Dynstat fixture
shoulder is gripped a yoke. The other end of the specimen The HIT pendulum impact testers can also be equipped
is clamped in the tensile impact fixture. The pendulum for Dynstat tests to DIN 51230. A Dynstat fixture and a
strikes the yoke and creates a tensile impact on the free comprehensive range of pendulums cover the Dynstat
end of the specimen. Yokes with masses of 15 up to applications.
120 g are available.

For tests according to ISO 8256 Method B and ASTM D

1822, one specimen end is gripped in the pendulum.
The other end of the specimen carries a yoke and
hangs free. During the test, the free end with the yoke
strikes the tensile-impact fixture.

Fig. 3: Dynstat fixture

Specimen preparation

Automatic notch cutting machine

The Zwick ZNO notch cutting machine is used to notch
Fig. 1: Fixture for tensile impact tests, Method A plastic specimens in accordance with the standards
ASTM D 256, ASTM D 6110, EN ISO 179, EN ISO 180,
A fixture and yokes from 15 g up to 120 g are available and EN ISO 8256 (Charpy and Izod tests).
for each Standard. Studies have shown that the direct positioning of the
notch and its dimensions have an influence on the
Advantages: energy measured. Therefore, correct notching is of high
• Rapid configuration changes between the two diffe- importance. The combination of solid construction and
rent test methods. safe and easy handling make the Zwick notch cutting
• Precise sample alignment and clamping machine the ideal tool for making notched specimens
from any type of plastic material.

Fig. 2: Tensile impact specimen in pendulum - ASTM D 1822 Fig. 4: Notch cutting machine Zwick ZNO

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 3. Instrument Specification HIT5P The specification guide on the following pages is
The following points should be checked before a designed to help you to configure your instrument to
pendulum impact tester is specified in detail: meet your testing requirements. Naturally, we will be
• To be used with or without a PC happy to answer any questions that may arise.
• Standards to be used
• Test methods and specimen to be used For a quick orientation we marked the item numbers
with a red dot (•).
Selection of the basic instrument HIT5P

PC model Stand Alone model

to be used with PC to be used without PC
Max. impact energy 5 J (3.69 ft-lb) 5 J (3.69 ft-lb)
Impact velocity 2.9 m/s 2.9 m/s
Width x Height x Depth 680 x 685 x 404 mm 680 x 685 x 404 mm
Weigth without accessories approx. 75 kg approx. 75 kg
Test results, numeric impact energy [%], impact energy [J] impact energy [%], impact energy [J]
impact strength [N/m²]
Units SI, metric, imperial J, ft lbf, %
Control functions friction and friction correction, Friction and friction correction,
vertical position of pendulum, vertical position of pendulum,
time of swing time of swing
Correction functions kinetic air and bearing friction kinetic air and bearing friction
yoke energy (Impact tensile test) yoke energy (Impact tensile test)
Interfaces RS 232, USB none
Impulse resolution 0.09° 0.09°
Electrical connection 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 70 W 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 70 W
Item number •010917 •010920

HIT5P - installation, operator protection Alternatively, the tables specifically designed for the HIT
The HIT5P can be installed on any sturdy and stable pendulum impact testers, starting at the HIT5.5P can be
table with adequate stiffness in the pendulum impact used.
direction.
The HIT5P can, according to current machine safety
However, we strongly recommend fixing the table top to regulations, be operated without a safety device.
a solid wall, e.g. with angle brackets. This is the only However, a safety device is to be recommended if there
way to ensure no loss of energy when installing the is a risk of injury to the operator from specimen
tester on free-standing tables which would otherwise fragments.
result in excessively high impact strength values.

Safety device, left Safety device, fixed mounting left and right
fixed mounting on the left Operating area freely accessable
CE- and DIN 51233-compliant
•010924 •010926

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HIT5P - testXpert® II PC-Software
testXpert® II comprises Master and Standard Test Programs for optional use with the PC model.

testXpert® II Test Programs

Master Test Program for pendulum impact tests: connects Zwick Roell pendulum impact testers •377008
with the functions required for the pendulum impact tester configuration in use
Standard Test Programs:
to DIN 50115, pendulum impact test on metal •377090
to DIN 53435 (Dynstat) pendulum impact tests on plastics •377032
to ISO 179-1 (Charpy), ISO 180 (Izod), ISO 8256 (tensile impact) pendulum impact test on plastics •377034
to ISO 179-2 06/2000, determination of Charpy impact properties on plastics,
instrumented impact test •377222
to ASTM D 6110 (Charpy), ASTM D 256, ASTM D 4812 (Izod), ASTM D 1822 •377036

HIT5P – Charpy testing: pendulums Important: The HIT5P does not require additional
ISO 179 recommends using a pendulum in a narrowly pendulum masses or fasteners to change pendulum
limited range with the consequence is that pendulums energy.
must be changed quite often.
The combination of pendulum identification and the
In order to meet this demand, HIT-pendulum impact quick-change unit ensures that errors in pendulum
testers have a pendulum quick-change unit. Pendulum energy due to incorrect use of supplementary masses or
changing is performed in seconds and, thanks to the loss of associated fasteners are eliminated.
pendulum identification technology, without any further
inputs. Pendulums can be purchased individually or in sets:

Standard Impact energy Pendulum Impact velocity

ISO 179-1 0.5 J •010930 2.9 m/s
1J •010932 2.9 m/s
2J •010940 2.9 m/s
4J •010941 2.9 m/s
5J •010943 2.9 m/s

HIT5P - Charpy testing: Charpy fixture and accessories

Local operator shield and

Charpy fixture notch alignment unit Side alignment unit
•010961 •014988 •010965

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 HIT5P - Charpy testing: jigs
For adjustment of the anvils and adjustment of the fin to the anvils. The notch alignment unit can also be precisely
adjusted.

Jig to Set of jigs to

ISO 179 DIN 51222 and DIN 50115
For adjustment of anvil span For adjustment of anvil span
spacing to 60 mm to 22, 30 and 40 mm

•016126 •016124

HIT5P - Charpy testing: adapter plates, supports and anvils

Standard Size b Adapter plate Size h Support Anvil Span

ISO 179-1 10 mm •010945 4 mm •325730 •010955 62 mm
4 mm •010947 10 mm •325734 •010955 62 mm
15 mm - 3 mm •325728 •010958 22 ... 70 mm
10 mm •010945 3 mm •325728 •010958 22 ... 70 mm
3 mm •010951 15 mm •325736 •010958 22 ... 70 mm
3 mm •010951 10 mm •325734 •010958 22 ... 70 mm

DIN 50115 4 mm •010947 3 mm •325728 •010958 22 ... 70 mm

HIT5P - tensile impact testing: tensile impact fixtures, yokes and pendulums

Standard Tensile impact fixture Yoke Mass Impact energy, pendulum Impact velocity
ISO 8256-A •010967 •325684 15 g 2J •010968 2.9 m/s
•325686 30 g 4J •010970 2.9 m/s

HIT5P - tensile impact testing: clamping units for tests to ISO 8256

Standard Specimen type Clamping template Clamping jig

ISO 8256 Type 1 •325672
Method A Type 2 •325674 •325798
Type 3 •325676
Type 4 •325678

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4. Instrument Specification HIT5.5P • To be used with or without a PC
The following points should be checked before a • Standards to be used
pendulum impact tester is specified in detail: • Test methods and specimen to be used
Selection of HIT5.5P basic unit
PC model Stand Alone model
to be used with PC to be used without PC
Max. impact energy 5.5 J (4.06 ft lbf) 5.5 J (4.06 ft lbf)
Impact velocity 2.2 to 3.40 m/s 2.2 to 3.40 m/s
Interfaces RS232, USB upstream none
Height x Width x Depth (w/o shield) 920 x 870 x 500 mm 920 x 870 x 500 mm
Weight without accessories approx. 137 kg approx. 137 kg
Line voltage 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 70 W 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 70 W
Test results, numeric impact energy [%], Impact energy abs. impact energy [%], Impact energy abs.
impact strength
Units SI, metric, imperial J, ft lbf, %
Control functions friction correction friction correction
vertical position of pendulum vertical position of pendulum
period of oscillation period of oscillation
display of instrument data display of instrument data
Item number •325650 •325648

Pendulum release units for various standards In order to achieve the different impact speeds for ISO
Two cable release units are available. The cable release and ASTM tests, two starting angle mechanisms are
unit is suitable for general purpose testing, and the available. They release the pendulum at the
pneumatic version is recommended for high specimen corresponding starting angle. To run tests to both
throughput. groups of standards, please specify both item numbers.
Pneumatic release Cable release Starting angle according Starting angle according
unit unit to DIN/ISO-Standards to ISO/ASTM-Standards
DIN 53435, ISO 179, ISO 180, ASTM D6110, ASTM
ISO 8256 D256, ASTM D4812, ASTM D1822
•325700 •325702 •325924 •325926

HIT5.5P - Instrumentation
This option is required for the instrumented Charpy and Izod pendulums.
Instrumentation
For simple upgrading of a HIT basic instrument (PC model). •021759
Date data recording unit enabling, for example, recording of a load signal during impact test
Features of the data recorder:
- High performance A/D converter with 16 bit resolution
- Two independent, configurable data channels
- Measurement frequency up to 4 MHz per channel
- Ratiometric measurement ensures maximum measurement accuracy
- Memory depth up to 200.000 data points per channel
- Independently programmable trigger methods (e.g. angle of rotation)

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 HIT5.5P – installation, operator protection, pendulum brake
These items are optional.

B
Safety device Safety device
Instrument table left left and right Pendulum brake
Low vibration mount. Swivable with Swivable left with remains Specimen disc
table 1200 (47.3") x specimen remains container, fixed to the right. brake, manually
710 (28"), container, not required Operating area freely accessable operated
weight: 115 kg for energies < 5.5 J CE- and DIN 51233-conform
•326058 •325816 •325818 •325704

HIT5.5P - testXpert® II PC software

testXpert® II comprises Master and Standard Test Programs for optional use with the PC model.
testXpert® II Test Programs
Master Test Program for pendulum impact tests: connects Zwick Roell pendulum impact testers •377008
with the functions required for the pendulum impact tester configuration in use
Standard Test Programs:
to DIN 50115, pendulum impact test on metal •377090
to DIN 53435 (Dynstat) pendulum impact tests on plastics •377032
to ISO 179-1 (Charpy), ISO 180 (Izod), ISO 8256 (tensile impact) Pendulum impact test on plastics •377034
to ISO 179-2 06/2000, determination of Charpy impact properties on plastics,
instrumented impact test •377222
to ASTM D 6110 (Charpy), ASTM D 256, ASTM D 4812 (Izod), ASTM D 1822 •377036

HIT5.5P – Charpy testing: Charpy fixture and The notch alignment unit is required to align the
accessories specimen notch with the centre of impact. If the
A local operator shield is optionally available for the distance from the edge of the notch to one end of the
Charpy fixture. Charpy supports and anvils are also specimen is specified in the test Standard then the side
available to suit the specimen. alignment unit should be used for centering the
specimen. The attached stop can be swivelled.

Charpy fixture Local operator shield Notch alignment unit Side alignment unit
•325708 •325710 •325712 •325714

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HIT5.5P – Charpy testing: pendulums, pendulum- Important: The HIT5.5P does not require additional
sets pendulum masses or fasteners to change pendulum
ISO 179 recommends using a pendulum in a narrowly energy.
limited range with the consequence that pendulums
must be changed quite often. The combination of pendulum identification and the
quick-change unit ensures that errors in pendulum
In order to meet this demand, HIT-pendulum impact energy due to incorrect use of supplementary masses or
testers have a pendulum quick-change unit. Pendulum the loss of associated fasteners are eliminated.
changing is performed in seconds and, thanks to
pendulum identification, without any further inputs. Pendulums can be purchased individually or in sets:

Conventional Instrumented
Standard Impact energy pendulum pendulum Impact velocity
ISO 179-1 (conventional) 0.5 J •325738 - 2.9 m/s
ISO 179-2 (instrumented) 1J •325740 - 2.9 m/s
2J •325742 •021764 2.9 m/s
4J •325744 - 2.9 m/s
5J •325746 •021768 2.9 m/s
ASTM D 6110 0.5 J (0.37 ft lbf) •325762 - 3.46 m/s
1J (0.74 ft lbf) •325764 - 3.46 m/s
2.7 J (2 ft lbf) •325766 •021781 3.46 m/s
5.4 J (4 ft lbf) •325768 •021782 3.46 m/s
Pendulum sets
ISO 179-1 4 J and 5 J •325748 -
ASTM D 6110 2.7 J and 5.4 J •325770 -
(2 ft lbf and 4 ft lbf)

HIT5.5P - Charpy testing: jigs

For adjustment of the anvils and adjustment of the tup to the anvils. The notch alignment unit can also be precisely
adjusted.

Jig to Jig to Set of jigs to

ISO 179 ASTM D 6110 DIN 51222 and DIN 50115
For adjustment of anvil For adjustment of anvil For adjustment of anvil span
span to 60 mm span to 95.3 mm to 22, 30 and 40 mm

•016126 •016131 •016124

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 HIT5.5P – Charpy testing: adapter plates, supports and anvils
‘Size b’ in the table means the specimen´s dimension in direction of impact, ‘size h’ is the dimension in the direction
of the pendulum´s center of rotation.

Standard Size b Adapter plate Size h Support Anvil Span

ISO 179-1 10 mm •325720 4 mm •325730 •325716 62 mm
4 mm •325726 10 mm •325734 •325716 62 mm
15 mm •325722 3 mm •325728 •325718 22...70 mm
10 mm •325720 3 mm •325728 •325718 22...70 mm
3 mm •325850 15 mm •325736 •325718 22...70 mm
3 mm •325850 10 mm •325734 •325718 22...70 mm

ASTM D 6110 12.7 mm (1/2") •325752 3.17 mm (1/8") •325754 •325750 101.6 mm (4")
12.7 mm (1/2") •325752 6.35 mm (1/4") •325756 •325750 101.6 mm (4")
12.7 mm (1/2") •325752 12.7 mm (1/2") •325758 •325750 101.6 mm (4")

DIN 50115 4 mm •325726 3 mm •325728 •325718 22...70 mm

HIT5.5P – Izod testing: fixtures pressure to the specimen. Operation is quick and easy
As the clamping force of the Izod fixture may directly via the integral pneumatic switch and is ideal for high
influence the test results, two Izod fixtures are available: volume testing

The fixture with manual clamping transmits the torque to Inserts are required to accommodate the specimen to
the jaws without friction loss, while the pneumatically be tested.
operated fixture applies constant, adjustable clamping

Izod fixture, manual Izod fixture, pneumatic Notch alignment unit

•325774 •325772 Contained in both

HIT5.5P – Izod testing: inserts and pendulums

Standard Specimen Specimen Insert Impact energy Conventional Instrumented

Size b Size h pendulum pendulum
ISO 180 10 mm 4 mm •325776 1 J (0.74 ft lbf) •325786
10 mm 3 mm •325778 2.75 J (2.03 ft lbf) •325788 •021790
ASTM D 256 12.7 mm (1/2") 3.17 mm (1/8") •325780 5.5 J (4.06 ft lbf) •325790 •021792
ASTM D 4812 12.7 mm (1/2") 6.35 mm (1/4") •325782 (pendulums can be used for all Standards)
12.7 mm (1/2") 12.7 mm (1/2") •325784 Impact velocity: 3.46 m/s

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HIT5.5P – tensile impact testing: tensile impact fixture, yokes and pendulums

Standard Tens. impact fixture Yoke Mass Impact energy, Pendulum Impact velocity
ISO 8256 •325682 •325684 15 g 2J •325688 2.9 m/s
Method A •325686 30 g 4J •325690 2.9 m/s
ISO 8256 •325692 •325848 15 g 2J •325696 2.9 m/s
Method B 4J •325698 2.9 m/s
ASTM D 1822 •325692 •325848 15 g 1.35 J (1 ft lbf) •325999 3.46 m/s
2.7 J (2 ft lbf) •325804 3.46 m/s
5.4 J (4 ft lbf) •325806 3.46 m/s

HIT5.5P – tensile impact testing: clamping units for tests to ISO 8256 and ASTM D 1822
Simplifies effective clamping of the specimen in the yoke. Clamping template and jig are required.

Standard Specimen type Clamping template Clamping gage

ISO 8256 Type 1 •325672
Method A Type 2 •325674
Type 3 •325676
Type 4 •325678 •325798
ISO 8256 Type 2 •325674 (clamping jig can be used for all
Method B Type 4 •325678 Standards)
ASTM D 1822 Type S / 9.53 mm (0.375") •325800
Type L / 9.53 mm (0.375") •325802
Type S / 12.71 mm (0.5") •325950
Type L / 12.71 mm (0.5") •325952

HIT5.5P – Dynstat impact flexure testing: fixture and pendulum

Standard Dynstat fixture Impact energy, Pendulum Impact velocity

DIN 53435 •325808 0.2 J •325948 2.2 m/s
0.5 J •325810 2.2 m/s
1J •325812 2.2 m/s
2J •325814 2.2 m/s
4J •325996 2.2 m/s

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 5. Instrument Specification HIT25P / • Test methods and specimen to be used
HIT50P
The following points should be checked before a Both impact testers already incorporate a two-hand
pendulum impact tester is specified in detail: safety pendulum release unit plus starting angles for
• To be used with or without a PC tests to ISO and to ASTM.
• Standards to be used
Selection of the HIT25P basic unit
PC model with
PC model pendulum return Stand Alone model
to be used with PC to be used with PC to be used without PC
Max. impact energy 25 J (18.45 ft lbf) 25 J (18.45 ft lbf) 25 J (18.45 ft lbf)
Impact velocity 2.2 - 3.8 m/s 2.2 - 3.8 m/s 2.2 - 3.8 m/s
Interfaces RS232, USB device RS232, USB device none
Height x Width x Depth 1170 x 1180 x 500 mm 1170 x 1180 x 500 mm 1170 x 1180 x 500 mm
(with shield)
Weight w/o accessories approx. 215 kg approx. 225 kg approx. 215 kg
Line voltage 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 70 W 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 70 W 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 70 W
Test results, numeric impact energy [%], impact energy [%], impact energy [%],
impact energy absolute impact energy absolute impact energy absolute
impact strength impact strength
Units SI, metric, imperial SI, metric, imperial J, ft lbf, %
Control functions friction correction friction correction friction correction
vertical position of pendulum vertical position of pendulum vertical position of pendulum
period of oscillation period of oscillation period of oscillation
display of instrument´s data display of instrument´s data display of instrument´s data
Safety device safety device left and right safety housing safety device left and right
Item number •016889 •010892 •016892

Selection of the HIT50P basic unit

The HIT50P requires a concrete base for floor mounting or use of instrument table 326104 necessary. Alternatively, a
sufficiently stiff instrument table with a minimum weight of 260 kg may be used.
PC model with
PC model pendulum return Stand Alone model
to be used with PC to be used with PC to be used without PC
Max. impact energy 50 J (36.90 ft lbf) 50 J (36.90 ft lbf) 50 J (36.90 ft lbf)
Impact velocity 2.2 - 3.8 m/s 2.2 - 3.8 m/s 2.2 - 3.8 m/s
Interfaces RS232, USB device RS232, USB device none
Height x Width x Depth 1170 x 1180 x 500 mm 1170 x 1180 x 500 mm 1170 x 1180 x 500 mm
(with shield)
Weight without accessories
with instrument table approx. 475 kg approx. 500 kg approx. 475 kg
Line voltage 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 70 W 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 70 W 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 150 W
Test results, numeric impact engergy [%], impact energy [%], impact energy [%],
impact energy absolute impact energy absolute impact energy absolute
impact strength impact strength
Units SI, metric, imperial SI, metric, imperial J, ft lbf, %
Control functions friction correction friction correction friction correction
vertical position of pendulum vertical position of pendulum vertical position of pendulum
period of oscillation period of oscillation period of oscillation
display of instrument data display of instrument data display of instrument data
Safety device safety device left and right safety housing safety device left and right
Item number •016893 •010176 •016895

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HIT25P / HIT50P – installation, operator protection
These items are optional.

Safety housing Instrument table for HIT25P Instrument table for HIT50P
Covers entire Low-vibration mounting table with Low-vibration mounting table with
front and top specimen tray specimen tray
Weight: 115 kg Weight: 260 kg
1200 mm x 710 mm 1280 mm x 710 mm
•016674 •326058 •326104

HIT25P / HIT50P - instrumentation

This option is required for instrumented Charpy and Izod pendulums.
Instrumentation
For simple upgrading of a HIT basic instrument (PC model and PC model with return). •021759
Data recording unit enabling, for example, recording of a load signal during impact test.
Features of the data recorder:
- High performance A/D converter with 16 bit resolution
- Two independent, configurable data channels
- Measurement frequency up to 4 MHz per channel
- Ratiometric measurement ensures maximum measurement accuracy
- Memory depth up to 200.000 data points per channel
- Independently pogrammable trigger methods: (e.g. angle of rotation)

HIT25P / HIT50P - testXpert® II PC software

testXpert® II Master and Standard Test Programs are optionally available for the use with the PC model.
testXpert® II Test Programs
Master Test Program for pendulum impact tests: connects Zwick Roell pendulum impact testers •377008
with the functions required for the pendulum impact tester configuration in use
Standard Test Programs:
to DIN 50115, pendulum impact test on metal •377090
to DIN 53435 (Dynstat) pendulum impact tests on plastics •377032
to ISO 179-1 (Charpy), ISO 180 (Izod), ISO 8256 (tensile impact) Pendulum impact test on plastics •377034
to ISO 179-2 06/2000, determination of Charpy impact properties on plastics,
instrumented test method •377222
to ASTM D 6110 (Charpy), ASTM D 256, ASTM D 4812 (Izod), ASTM D 1822 •377036

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 HIT25P / HIT50P – Charpy testing: pendulums, Important: The HIT25P and HIT50P do not require
pendulum sets additional pendulum masses or fasteners to change
ISO 179 recommends using a pendulum in a narrowly pendulum energy.
limited range with the consequence that pendulums
must be changed quite often. The combination of pendulum identification and the
quick-change unit ensures that errors in pendulum
In order to meet this demand, HIT pendulum impact energy due to incorrect use of supplementary masses or
testers have a pendulum quick-change unit. The the loss of associated fasteners are eliminated.
changing of a pendulum is performed within seconds
and, thanks to pendulum identification technology, Pendulums can be purchased individually or in sets:
without any further inputs.

Pendulum Pendulum
Standard Impact energy conventional instrumented Impact velocity
ISO 179-1 (conventional) 0.5 J •325738 - 2.9 m/s
ISO 179-2 (instrumented) 1J •325740 - 2.9 m/s
2J •325742 •021764 2.9 m/s
4J •325744 - 2.9 m/s
5J •325746 •021768 2.9 m/s
7.5 J •326110 •021771 2.9 m/s
15 J •326112 •021776 3.8 m/s
25 J •326114 •021779 3.8 m/s
50 J •326116 •021780 3.8 m/s
ASTM D 6110 0.5 J (0.37 ft lbf) •325762 - 3.46 m/s
1J (0.74 ft lbf) •325764 - 3.46 m/s
2.7 J (2 ft lbf) •325766 •021781 3.46 m/s
5.4 J (4 ft lbf) •325768 •021782 3.46 m/s
10.8 J (8 ft lbf) •326118 •021784 3.46 m/s
21.6 J (16 ft lbf) •326120 •021785 3.46 m/s
Pendulum sets
ISO 179-1 4 J and 5 J •325748 -
15 J and 25 J •016340 -
ASTM D 6110 2.7 J and 5.4 J •325770 -
(2 ft lbf and 4 ft lbf)

HIT25P / HIT50P – Charpy testing: Charpy Standard, the side alignment unit should be used for
fixture and accessories centering the specimen. The attached stop can be
A local operator shield is optinally available for the swivelled. The side alignment unit can be mounted at
Charpy fixture. Supports and anvils are additionally any position (upper or lower impact level, right or left
available to suit the specimen. The notch alignment unit side) on the fixture. If frequent tests at different impact
is required to align the specimen notch with the centre levels are performed it is advisable to fully equip the
of impact. If the distance from the edge of the notch to fixture for both tests.
one end of the specimen is specified in the test

Charpy Local operator Notch alignment Side alignment

fixture shield unit unit
•326106 •325710 •326108 •325714

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HIT25P / HIT50P - Charpy testing: jigs
For adjustment of the abutments and adjustment of the tup to the abutments. The notch alignment unit can also be
precisely adjusted.

Jig to Jig to Set of jigs to

ISO 179 ASTM D 6110 DIN 51222 and DIN 50115
For adjustment of anvil For adjustment of anvil For adjustment anvil span
span to 60 mm span to 95.3 mm to 22, 30 and 40 mm

•016126 •016131 •016124

HIT25P / HIT50P – Charpy testing: adapter plates, supports and anvils

‘Size b’ in the table means the specimen´s dimension in direction of impact, ‘size h’ is the dimension in direction of
the pendulum center of rotation. Each Charpy fixture should be equipped with adapter plates, supports and anvils.
s

Standard Size b Adapter plate Size h Support Anvil Span s

ISO 179-1 10 mm •325720 4 mm •325730 •325716 62 mm
4 mm •325726 10 mm •325734 •325716 62 mm
15 mm •325722 3 mm •325728 •325718 22...70 mm
10 mm •325720 3 mm •325728 •325718 22...70 mm
3 mm •325850 15 mm •325736 •325718 22...70 mm
3 mm •325850 10 mm •325734 •325718 22...70 mm

ASTM D 6110 12.7 mm (1/2") •325752 3.17 mm (1/8") •325754 •325750 101.6 mm (4")
12.7 mm (1/2") •325752 6.35 mm (1/4") •325756 •325750 101.6 mm (4")
12.7 mm (1/2") •325752 12.7 mm (1/2") •325758 •325750 101.6 mm (4")

DIN 50115 4 mm •325726 3 mm •325728 •325718 22...70 mm

HIT25P / HIT50P – Izod testing: fixtures Operation is quick and easy via the integral pneumatic
As the clamping force may directly influence the test switch and is ideal for mass testing. Inserts are required
results, two options are available: to accommodate the specimen to be tested.

The fixture with manual clamping transmits the torque to Each fixture must be fitted with the appropriate inserts.
the jaws without friction loss, while the pneumatically
operated fixture applies constant, adjustable clamping
pressure to the specimen.

Izod fixture, manual Izod fixture, pneumatic Notch alignment unit

•326124 •326122 Contained in both

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 HIT25P / HIT50P – Izod testing: inserts and pendulums

Standard Specimen Specimen Insert Impact energy Conventional Instrumented

Size b Size h pendulum pendulum
ISO 180 10 mm 4 mm •325776 1 J (0.74 ft lbf) •325786 -
10 mm 3 mm •325778 2.75 J (2.03 ft lbf) •325788 •021790
5.5 J (4.06 ft lbf) •325790 •021792
ASTM D 256 12.7 mm (1/2") 3.17 mm (1/8") •325780 11 J (8.14 ft lbf) •326126 •021794
22 J (16.28 ft lbf) •326128 •021802
ASTM D 4812 12.7 mm (1/2") 6.35 mm (1/4") •325782 44 J (32.56 ft lbf) •017324 •021803
12.7 mm (1/2") 12.7 mm (1/2") •325784 Pendulum set
11 J and 22 J •016343 -
(pendulums can be used for all Standards)
Impact velocity 3.46 m/s

HIT25P / HIT50P – tensile impact testing: tensile impact fixture, yokes and pendulums

Standard Tens. impact fixture Yoke Mass Impact energy, pendulum Impact velocity
ISO 8256 •326241 •325684 15 g 2J •325688 2.9 m/s
Method A •326241 •325684 15 g 4J •325690 2.9 m/s
•325682 •325686 30 g 7.5 J •326132 3.8 m/s
•325682 •325686 30 g 15 J •326134 3.8 m/s
•325682 •326140 60 g 25 J •326136 3.8 m/s
•325682 •326140 60 g 50 J •326138 3.8 m/s
•325682 •326245 120 g 25 J •326136 3.8 m/s
•325682 •326245 120 g 50 J •326138 3.8 m/s

ISO 8256 •326130 •325848 15 g 2J •325696 2.9 m/s

Method B •326130 •325848 15 g 4J •325698 2.9 m/s
•325692 •326247 30 g 7.5 J •326142 3.8 m/s
•325692 •326150 120 g 15 J •326144 3.8 m/s
•325692 •326150 120 g 25 J •326146 3.8 m/s
•325692 •326150 120 g 50 J •326148 3.8 m/s

ASTM D 1822 •326130 •325848 15 g (0.033 lb) 1.35 J (1 ft lb) •325999 3.46 m/s
•326130 •325848 15 g (0.033 lb) 2.7 J (2 ft lb) •325804 3.46 m/s
•326130 •325848 15 g (0.033 lb) 5.4 J (4 ft lb) •325806 3.46 m/s
•326130 •326278 60 g (0.132 lb) 10.8 J (8 ft lb) •326152 3.46 m/s
•326130 •326278 60 g (0.132 lb) 21.6 J (16 ft lb) •326154 3.46 m/s

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HIT25P / HIT50P – tensile impact testing:
clamping units for tests to ISO 8256 and ASTM D 1822
Simplifies a rectangular clamping of the specimen in the yoke. For this clamping template and jig are required.

Standard Specimen type Clamping template Clamping jig

ISO 8256 Type 1 •325672
Method A Type 2 •325674
Type 3 •325676
Type 4 •325678 •325798
ISO 8256 Type 2 •325674 (clamping jig can be used for all
Method B Type 4 •325678 Standards)
ASTM D 1822 Type S / 9.53 mm (0.375") •325800
Type L / 9.53 mm (0.375") •325802
Type S / 12.71 mm (0.5") •325950
Type L / 12.71 mm (0.5") •325952

HIT25P / HIT50P – Dynstat impact flexure testing: fixture and pendulum

Standard Dynstat fixture Impact energy, Pendulum Impact velocity

DIN 53435 •326156 0.2 J •325948 2.2 m/s
0.5 J •325810 2.2 m/s
1J •325812 2.2 m/s
2J •325814 2.2 m/s
4J •325996 2.2 m/s

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