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Due to the very large number of tests offered, descriptions of those most commonly requested have been gathered into the following groups:
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ASTM D256 covers the determination of the resistance of plastics to “standardized” pendulum-type hammers, mounted in “standardized” machines, in breaking standard specimens with one pendulum swing. The standard test for ASTM D256 requires specimens to be made with a milled notch. Touchstone is also able to perform the technically equivalent standard ISO 180 – Determination of Izod Impact Strength of Rigid Materials.
The excess energy pendulum impact test indicates the energy to break standard test specimens of specified size under stipulated parameters of specimen mounting, notching and pendulum velocity-at-impact.
Please email info@trl.com or call (304) 547-5800 for information regarding test procedures, results, specimen information, pricing or any other ASTM D256 questions you may have.
References:
ASTM D256 – Standard Test Method for Determining the IZOD Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics
Reference: ISO 180: Plastics – Determination of Izod Impact Strength of Rigid Materials