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Pneumatic Method A&B Dart Drop Tester Model DX-8285AB

Pneumatic Method A&B Dart Drop Tester
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Pneumatic Method A&B Dart Drop Tester Model DX-8285AB

Qualitest Pneumatic clamping-style combination Method A & B dart impact tester equipped with two air cylinders to operate the upper clamp ring. This dart holder features a pneumatic dart release system designed to assess the impact resistance of plastic film, sheet, and laminated materials using the free-falling dart method. 

For Method A, the drop height is set at 26 inches (66.0 cm) with a dart weight of 412 grams. For Method B, the drop height increases to 60 inches (154.2 cm) with a heavier dart set of 1310 grams. 

The tester comes fully equipped with both Method A and Method B dart sets, including a phenolic dart head for Method A, a stainless steel dart head for Method B, dart stems, set collars, and a complete set of darts.

Pneumatic Method A&B Dart Drop Tester Model DX-8285AB

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

Pneumatic Method A&B Dart Drop Tester Model DX-8285AB Features

The Series 8000 Dart Impact Tester meets the specifications of ASTM D1709 Methods A & B, the standard test method for free-falling dart impact testing of plastic film.

Advanced Technical Features in Each Model:

  • Easy, Manual or Pneumatic-assisted Operation: Choose between manual operation or pneumatic-assist for dart release and film/sheet sample clamping. Pneumatic clamping and dart release are particularly useful for laboratories with higher volume sampling requirements.
  • Expandable; Flexible Operation for Method A & B Testing: The tester is portable and expandable, with models available for Method A testing or a combination of Method A & B testing. Extensions and custom dart stems & weights are available to meet your in-house developed requirements.
  • Affordable: Best of all, the Series 8000 is economically priced.

Pneumatic Method A&B Dart Drop Tester Model DX-8285AB Technical Specifications

Specifications Model DX-8165A Model DX-8285A Model DX-8165AB Model DX-8285AB
Mode of operation: Off-line testing / lab use Off-line testing / lab use Off-line testing / lab use Off-line testing
Materials: All sheet materials All sheet materials All sheet materials All sheet materials
Test Method Drop Height: Method A 26 inch (66 cm) Method A 26 inch (66 cm) Methods A & B 26 inch (66 cm) and 60 inch (152 cm) Methods A & B 26 inch (66 cm) and 60 inch (152 cm)
Dart Release Mechanism: Manual - Thumb Screw Pneumatic Manual - Thumb Screw Pneumatic
Sample Clamp Mechanism: Manual - Toggle Clamp Pneumatic Manual - Toggle Clamp Pneumatic
Dart Sets Included: Method A:
(412 gram)
(2) 120 gr.
(1) 60 gr.
(1) 30 gr.
(2) 15 gr.
(2) 5 gr.		 Method A:
(412 gram)
(2) 120 gr.
(1) 60 gr.
(1) 30 gr.
(2) 15 gr.
(2) 5 gr.		 Method A:
(412 gram)
(2) 120 gr.
(1) 60 gr.
(1) 30 gr.
(2) 15 gr.
(2) 5 gr.

Method B:
(1310 gram)
(2) 320 gr.
(1) 160 gr.
(1) 80 gr.
(2) 40 gr.
(2) 15 gr.		 Method A:
(412 gram)
(2) 120 gr.
(1) 60 gr.
(1) 30 gr.
(2) 15 gr.
(2) 5 gr.

Method B:
(1310 gram)
(2) 320 gr.
(1) 160 gr.
(1) 80 gr.
(2) 40 gr.
(2) 15 gr.
Optional Weights ASTM D1709 Suggested: Method A:
(8) 60 gr.
(8) 30 gr.
(8) 15 gr.
(2) 5 gr.		 Method A:
(8) 60 gr.
(8) 30 gr.
(8) 15 gr.
(2) 5 gr.		 Method A:
(8) 60 gr.
(8) 30 gr.
(8) 15 gr.
(2) 5 gr.

Method B:
(8) 90 gr.
(8) 45 gr.
(2) 15 gr.		 Method A:
(8) 60 gr.
(8) 30 gr.
(8) 15 gr.
(2) 5 gr.

Method B:
(8) 90 gr.
(8) 45 gr.
(2) 15 gr.
Dart Head Material Provided: Phenolic Phenolic Phenolic (Method A), Stainless (Method B) Phenolic (Method A), Stainless (Method B)
Air Requirements: None 60 psi Dry & Filtered None 60 psi Dry & Filtered
Power Requirements: None None None None
Overall Height: 48 inch 48 inch 80 inch 80 inch
Weight: 55 lb 55 lb 65 lb 65 lb
(Due to continuous product improvement, all specifications are subject to change without notice.)

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