Free-fall Dart Drop Impact Tester

The Ray-Ran Manual Basic Falling Dart Impact Tester is a straightforward and reliable impact testing instrumentdesigned for determining the impact resistance of thin, flexible materials such as plastic film, paper, and composite sheets. It conforms to ASTM D1709 (Methods A & B) and ISO 7765 Part 1, making it ideal for quality control and research applications in the plastics and packaging industries.

Key Features & Benefits:

✔ Accurate Impact Testing: Measures the energy required to cause failure in test specimens by dropping a free-falling dart from a specified height.
✔ Compliance with Standards: Conforms to ASTM D1709 for Method A (660mm, 1.5” dart) and Method B (1524mm, 2” dart) with an optional extension pack.
✔ Reliable & Repeatable Results:

Unique two-piece clamping system ensures consistent tension across the specimen.
Pneumatically actuated dart release requires two-hand operation for maximum safety.
Digital counters record "Fails" and "Non-Fails," allowing for easy result tracking.
✔ Safety Features:
Clamp guard protects users from falling and rebounding darts.
Removable guard for easy dart retrieval.
✔ Telescopic Stand Design: Adjustable drop height for Method A (660mm) and Method B (1524mm).
✔ Versatile & Expandable:
Comes standard with a 1.5” spherical radius tup for Method A testing.
Method B darts and weight sets available separately.

Technical Specifications:

Drop Heights:
- Method A: 660 mm (1.5” spherical radius dart)
- Method B: 1524 mm (2” spherical radius dart) (optional)
Dart Release Mechanism: Pneumatically actuated (two-hand operation)
Safety Features: Clamp guard for operator protection
Supplied Accessories: Digital counters for tracking test results
Optional Accessories:
- Method B Dart: 2” (50.8mm) stainless steel
- Weight Set: 2 × 15g, 8 × 45g, 8 × 90g
- Material Options for Darts: Stainless steel, phenolic, aluminum, Tuffnol

Equipment Specifications:
Machine built to comply with requirements of ASTM D1709

Applications		Impact testing, Sample testing
Power Requirements		110-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Materials		Films, foils, and Paper
Weight		70 kg
Size		53 X 72 X 260cm
Display		Digital counters

Benefits:

Safety Barriers		Safety bars to ensure safe usage to be closed during testing.
Low Maintenance		Ensure the tups are clean and free of scratches and nicks. Check that grips hold sample without slippage before each test run
Floor Mounted		This ensures stability and accurate testing limiting external influences
Compliance		Conforms to ISO 7765 and ASTM D1709 Methods A (and method B with an extension)

Maintenance Requirements:
Ensure the tups are clean and free of scratches and nicks. Check that grips hold sample without slippage before each
test run

Calibration Requirements:
N/A