Falling Weight Impact Tester ToronFWI™-ISO
ISO3127, ISO11173, BS EN744, BS EN1411
ToronFWI™-ISO Falling Weight Impact Tester is designed to measure the impact resistance of thermoplastic pipes using either the staircase or round-the-clock method.
Test samples are struck by a falling striker with a defined mass and shape, dropped from a known height onto specific points around the pipe's circumference. This process helps determine the actual impact performance of a production batch or extrusion run.
To operate, simply place the sample on the V-block, close the chamber, and start the test. The striker is automatically lifted into position by the internal drive system.
The tester supports two methods: the round-the-clock method and the staircase method.
Plastic Pipe Manufacturers & Extrusion Plants - Used to evaluate the impact resistance of thermoplastic pipes during production and batch testing, ensuring compliance with ISO 3127, EN 744, and other standards.
Quality Assurance & Certification Agencies - Provides standardized impact testing for independent verification, certification audits, and regulatory compliance across global piping standards.
Research & Testing Laboratories - Essential for studying material toughness, fracture behavior, and impact resistance of thermoplastic pipes under controlled conditions.
Water Supply & Irrigation Industry - Ensures pipes used in potable water and irrigation systems can withstand handling, transportation, and installation impacts.
Gas Distribution & Energy Industry - Applied to test polyethylene and other thermoplastic gas pipes for resistance to sudden impact loads, reducing risk of field failures.
Construction & Infrastructure Projects - Used in acceptance testing of pipes for sewage, drainage, and underground utility installations where impact strength is critical.
Pipeline Maintenance & Failure Analysis Centers - Supports forensic evaluation of damaged or failed pipes to determine impact resistance and identify root causes of failure.
Universities & Technical Institutes - Provides hands-on training for students and researchers in impact testing methods, fracture mechanics, and material performance evaluation.
Falling Weight Impact Tester ToronFWI-ISO Features
- The anti-rebound device ensures a 100% catch rate.
- Easy to use with a clear, integrated touch display.
- Two-hand activation for added operator safety during testing.
- Built-in safety features prevent the impact weight from releasing unless all doors are securely closed.
Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Impact height | 50mm to 2000mm |
| Height error | Within ±2mm |
| Overall dimensions | 1100mm (L) × 600mm (W) × 3800mm (H) |
| Energy losses | <0.25% |
| Masses of strikers | 0.25kg to 16kg, permissible tolerance: ±0.5% |
| Rising speed | 12m/min |
| Anti-rebound catching rate | 100% |
| Test specimen range | Ф10mm to Ф630mm |
| Test standards | ISO 3127, EN 744 etc |
| Display | Touch Screen |
Installation Requirements:
- Air source (8bar)
- Voltage 220V 50HZ (110V is also available)
- Lab height : 5m
- Lab ground shall be flat and solid.