Charpy Impact Testers for Metals – Manual QualiImpact™ M-Series— ASTM E23 Compliant
Models: QualiImpact™ M150 / M300 / M450
QualiImpact™ M-Series: rugged, accurate, low-cost, and easy-to-use manual Charpy pendulum impact testers for metals. Engineered for reliability on the shop floor and precision in QA labs, these testers are purpose-built to perform Charpy V- and U-notch impact tests on metallic specimens in accordance with ASTM E23. With three energy capacities—150 J, 300 J, and 450 J—you can match the instrument to your material range and test program without over- or under-sizing your equipment.
- ASTM E23 confidence: Geometry, striker options, and test speed align with the Charpy method for metallic materials.
- Manual operation, professional results: Hand-operated pendulum release with precise angle indication gives technicians full control and repeatability.
- Built for stability: A heavy, one-piece frame minimizes vibration and parasitic energy loss for more trustworthy absorbed-energy values.
- Fast specimen handling: External specimen-centering device and quick-change anvils streamline throughput while protecting the operator.
- Safety first: Full transparent safety enclosure with interlock—door opens only when the pendulum is at rest.
- Scalable options: Interchangeable strikers (e.g., Charpy V and U), optional digital readout/PC software, and an upgrade path to instrumented testing (per ISO 14556) if your program grows.
Standards:
- ASTM E23 — Standard Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact Testing of Metallic Materials
Defines specimen sizes (e.g., 55 × 10 × {10, 7.5, 5} mm equivalents), support/anvil geometry, striker radius, test temperature control/conditioning, impact velocity, absorbed-energy reporting, and verification using reference specimens. The QualiImpact™ M-Series is designed to meet the method and deliver consistent impact energy (J) results in line with E23 requirements. - ISO 148-1 — Metallic materials — Charpy pendulum impact test — Part 1: Test method
- EN 10045-1 — Charpy impact test on metallic materials — Test method (V- and U-notches)
Our platform accommodates V- and U-notch configurations, striker interchangeability, and test speeds to support these global methods, which is especially useful for suppliers serving both North American and international customers.
Optional Advanced Analysis
- ISO 14556 — Instrumented Charpy V-notch pendulum impact test
Choose an instrumented hammer option to capture force-time (and derived energy-time) traces for deeper fracture behavior insights—ideal for R&D and failure analysis.
How the Charpy Impact Test Runs (At a Glance)
- Condition the notched specimen to the target temperature.
- Position & center the sample on the supports against the anvils.
- Release the pendulum cleanly; the striker impacts opposite the notch.
- Record absorbed energy (J) and examine fracture surfaces as needed.
Typical Applications
- Heat-treated steels, stainless steels, aluminum alloys, and other metallics
- Incoming inspection, process control, and lot certification
- Low-temperature impact performance studies (with external conditioning)
- R&D, failure analysis, and quality investigations where ASTM E23 data is specified
What You Get with Qualitest
- Standards expertise: We help you configure to ASTM E23 (and ISO/EN counterparts) so audits go smoothly.
- Balanced value: Best-in-class price/performance with North American support.
- Scalable ecosystem: Temperature conditioning, verification specimens, digital reporting, and optional instrumented upgrades as your needs evolve.
Tell us your material(s), test temperature range, and standards. We’ll finalize striker radius, anvil geometry, capacity (150/300/450 J), and accessories to ship your ASTM E23-ready Charpy solution.
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