Manual Method A Dart Drop Tester Model DX-8165A
Manual Method A Dart Drop Tester DX-8165A offering a comprehensive range of manual and pneumatic dart impact testers, dart heads, weights, and stems, our equipment meets ASTM D 1709 standards. The Model DX-8165A is designed for Method A tests.
This manual clamping Method A dart impact tester features two manual toggle clamps to secure the upper clamp ring, with a dart holder that uses a manual thumb screw release. It is used to determine the impact resistance of plastic films, sheets, and laminated materials using the free-falling dart method. The Method A drop height is 26 inches (66.0 cm) with a 412-gram dart set.
The system includes a complete Method A dart set comprising a phenolic dart head, aluminum dart stem, set screw collar, and a full set of stainless steel dart weights.

Improved Film and Sheet Quality, Increased Profit Margins
The Series 8000 Dart Impact Tester is a reliable tool for closely monitoring nominal and peak strength characteristics to accelerate your:
- Production and additive settings and adjustments
- Research and development of new film and sheet products
- Inspection of incoming film and sheet products
- In-process checks to ensure products meet specifications for converting operations