DW 2000 - Drop Weight Tower Impact Tester

High reliability – High efficiency – Modular structure for a wide range of applications

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📘 General Description

Automatic weight recovery system and velocity measurement.

 

The DW 2000 Impact Tester is designed to perform high-energy impact tests on metallic materials, plastics, composites, and industrial components.

 

It operates using the free-fall weight principle with optical velocity measurement and digital control, ensuring precision, safety, and repeatability in every test.

 

This model belongs to the STEP Lab series, specialized in single-axis and multi-axis impact testing, with a maximum energy capacity of 2000 joules, making it ideal for demanding tests in research laboratories, quality control, and advanced material development.

 

🧩 General Features

STEP Lab impact testing systems are versatile equipment designed to perform single-axis and multi-axis impact tests on a wide range of materials and products.

 

They allow impact energies ranging from 0.2 to 2000 J, covering everything from lightweight plastic materials to high-strength structural components.

 

Their design provides a large usable testing volume, facilitating the positioning of large or non-conventional specimens.

 

In addition, the system supports a wide range of accessories that enhance its functionality:

 

• Instrumented load cells and impactors
• Anti-rebound and safety systems
• Spring accelerators for multiple impacts
• Interchangeable specimen holders and anvils

 

 

⚙️ Main Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Drop height	0,05 – 1,4 m
Impact velocity (without acceleration)	5,0 m/s
Impact velocity with acceleration	20,0 m/s
Velocity measurement	High-precision optical sensor
Energy range	Up to 2000 J
Standard drop weight	70 kg
Drop weight with acceleration	40 kg (10 m/s) / 10 kg (20 m/s)
Signal acquisition speed	3,5 MHz
Signal intensity resolution	16 bits
Foot loading point	22.000 N/cm²
Compressed air pressure	6 – 8 bar
Test area (W × D × H)	800 × 1400 × 650 mm
Overall dimensions (W × D × H)	800 × 1400 × 3500 mm
Equipment weight	1400 kg

 

 

💻 Control System and Software

The ImpactStar software controls equipment operation and manages real-time data acquisition.

 

It operates in a Windows environment and integrates an intuitive touchscreen interface with powerful analysis and automatic reporting tools.

 

Key features:

 

• Complete digital control of the test
• Execution of individual or batch tests
• Visualization and analysis of force-time and absorbed energy curves
• Configuration and calibration by user access levels
• Automatic PDF or Excel report generation
• Database management and historical test record storage

 

 

🧰 Standard Accessories

• Interchangeable impactors and anvils according to ASTM and ISO standards
• Optical velocity measurement system
• ImpactStar software with touchscreen graphical interface
• Safety protection cage system
• Adjustable specimen holders for different test geometries
• High-precision calibrated load cells and instrumentation

 

 

⚗️ Applications

• Single-axis or multi-axis impact testing on metallic, plastic, and composite materials
• Evaluation of absorbed energy, deformation, and impact resistance
• Testing of automotive, aerospace, and industrial components
• Research and development of new structural materials

 

 

 

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 ¿que es un pendulo de impacto caída libre?  Las Torres de Caída de Peso son sistemas diseñados para realizar pruebas de impacto monoaxiales y multiaxiales en productos o especímenes normalizados. Permiten ajustar energías de impacto entre 5 y 2000 julios (J), lo que posibilita ensayar una amplia variedad de materiales y componentes. Gracias a su estructura modular y amplia zona de ensayo, pueden adaptarse a diversas necesidades industriales y actualizarse fácilmente.