Drop-weight impact tester for impact toughness

Impact Testing – Test Brittleness and Impact Strength with Precision
ZwickRoell’s impact testers and Charpy testers, available through ZRS Testing Systems, are used to determine the impact strength of metals and plastics in accordance with applicable standards. These tests are crucial for understanding how a material behaves under rapid loads and varying temperatures—such as during collisions, impacts, or other short-term loads.

A material's fracture behavior changes with temperature, which is why many materials must be tested across their entire operating temperature range. By performing standardized impact tests, you can determine the temperature at which the material becomes brittle, which is critical for both design and safety assessment.

ZwickRoell's solutions for impact testing offer:
Equipment for Charpy, Izod, and other impact tests in accordance with ISO, ASTM, and other standards.

Testing at both room temperature and in controlled cooled or heated environments

Precise energy absorption measurement for reliable and reproducible data

Automation capabilities for high sample throughput and reduced operator involvement

Whether you work in quality control, development, or certification, we offer the right solution for your needs—from manual systems to fully automated test cells.

ZRS supplies, installs, calibrates, and services the entire range of ZwickRoell impact testers—with a focus on accuracy, ease of use, and long-term support.