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Equipment for Dynamic Testing

Engenuity Drop Tower & Crush Fixture

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We provide two equipments for dynamic testing - The Drop Tower & Crush Fixture. Both are custom-designed for high energy, accuracy and speed.

​Engenuity’s state of the art Drop Tower impact test machine was fully designed in-house and has been through numerous prototype variations to get it to the world leading test machine of its ​type. 

Custom hardware and software available to process your data and speed up coupon preparation. Contact Engenuity to your very own customised lab equipment for dynamic testing.  

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Contact us to learn more Contact Form | +44 1444 457257 | enquiry@engenuity.net


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DROP TOWER

A drop tower dynamic testing machine is used to determine the energy required to break or damage a material in which a defined weight falls onto a specimen or a component from a specific height and with a specific impact energy and velocity.
It is highly controlled impact testing developed for high accuracy and fast turnaround of composite samples. It includes a software which assesses the suitability of materials for dynamic applications.
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Drop Tower Test Machine for Dynamic Testing 

SYSTEM FEATURES

High speed data acquisition (up to 250 kHz), 100kN dynamic loadcell, high accuracy positioning with linear encoder (± 0.125 mm), energy absorbing dampeners, fail-safe safety features, easily removable masses to adjust energy output up to 4.6kJ. Designed for ultra-fast specimen changeover cycle time. 100% energy system overload protection. Structural sliding fixture base for ergonomic operating conditions. Accelerator springs for increased energy without extra machine height. Visual danger warning system. HEPA particulate filter enclosures to protect computing components from conductive dust particles.

RANGE OF TESTS

Impact testing, Crush testing, dynamic compression testing, bespoke component drop impact testing. ​

OPTIONAL UPGRADES

​Energy absorption measurement (SEA), dynamic compression, CZone crush stress inputs:
  • Crush stress – delamination free 
  • ​​Crush stress – delamination suppressed 
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CRUSH FIXTURE



Engenuity have been measuring the crush performance of composites for more than a decade and have developed its own dedicated fixtures for this purpose. These crush fixtures  have been designed for high throughput, consistency of results and ease of use. 

Our crush fixtures are portable and can be installed in servo-hydraulic apparatus or drop towers either free-fall or spring assisted.
 Crush Fixture also allows both de-lamination free & de-lamination suppressed  failure modes from flat coupons.
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Our network of experienced sales engineers at Engenuity are happy to assist you with any question on the use of these equipments. With over 30 years of experience, our team will find the configuration that will perfectly fit your needs.​

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Contact us now and learn how we can help you improve your Laboratory
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UK
Unit 7, Paynes Place Farm
Cuckfield Road, Burgess Hill,
West Sussex, RH15 8RG, UK
+44 (0)1444 457 257
enquiry@engenuity.net
Spain 
Paseo de Gracia 1B-2
No. 48 Barcelona,
08007, Spain
+34-938328227
​enquiry@engenuity.net
Germany
Melissenweg 8
86169 Augsburg,
Germany
+49-1759092434
enquiry@engenuity.net
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  • Expertise
    • Material Cards
    • Composite Consultancy
    • Automotive Engineering
    • Motorcycle Engineering
    • Design for Additive Manufacturing
  • Techniques
    • Engineering Analysis
    • Material Characterisation >
      • Crush Stress & SEA
      • Charpy Testing
      • Cyclic Shear
      • Traveller Testing
    • Equipment & Software >
      • CZone
      • Engenuity LMS
      • Equipment for Dynamic Testing
      • DIC SYSTEM
      • Printer for Automated Panel Marking
  • Case Studies
  • Contact
    • Contact Information
    • Collaboration
  • Recruitment
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