The Mecmesin MEC-FD3 Falling Dart Impact Tester is designed to measure the impact resistance or toughness of plastic films in compliance with ASTM D1709 and ISO 7765 free-falling dart Test Methods A and B.
The machine is supplied with all the relevant weights and darts required to perform the Test Methods.
The sample clamp and dart drop are pneumatically-operated for optimum test reproducibility.
The tester is small enough to conveniently stand on a desktop or laboratory bench.
The Mecmesin MEC-FD2 Falling Dart Impact Tester is designed to measure the impact resistance or toughness of plastic films in compliance with ASTM D1709 and ISO 7765 free-falling dart Test Method A.
The machine is supplied with all the relevant weights and darts required to perform the Test Method.
The sample clamp and dart drop are pneumatically-operated for optimum test reproducibility.
The tester is small enough to conveniently stand on a desktop or laboratory bench.
The Mecmesin MEC-FD1 Falling Dart Impact Tester is designed to measure the impact resistance or toughness of plastic films in compliance with ASTM D1709 and ISO 7765 free-falling dart Test Method A.
The machine is supplied with all the relevant weights and darts required to perform the Test Method.
The sample clamp and dart drop are manually-operated for ease of use.
The tester is small enough to conveniently stand on a desktop or laboratory bench.
The Mecmesin MEC-FD Falling Dart Impact Tester range is designed to measure the impact resistance or toughness of plastic films in compliance with ASTM D1709 and ISO 7765-1 free-falling dart Methods A and B.
Dart and weight accessories required to perform these test standards—or equivalents such as BS 2782—are included.
Benchtop fixing brackets and a safety guard are also supplied and there is a choice of versions with pneumatic or manual operation.
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Overview
The Mecmesin MEC-FD Falling Dart Impact Tester range is designed to measure the impact resistance or toughness of plastic films in compliance with ASTM D1709 and ISO 7765-1 free-falling dart Methods A and B.
The machine is available in 3 different versions, each supplied with all the relevant weights and darts required to perform one or both Methods, using the ‘standard’ (staircase) or ‘alternative’ techniques. Additional weight sets and darts are available to test a wide range of film materials to, or based on, the industry standards ASTM D1709, ISO 7765, BS 2782 or to internal bespoke requirements.
Versions with manual or pneumatically-operated sample clamping and dart release are available. The pneumatic versions also feature a drop counter.
Applications
Impact resistance of:
- Plastic film
- Thin sheets
- Flexible packaging material
- Paper
Product datasheets
Product Brochures
MEC-FD Falling Dart Impact Testers datasheet
Key specs
| Model | Dimensions | Weight | Method | Drop | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEC-FD3 | 355 x 430 x 2060 mm | 26 kg | A and B | 660, 1500 mm | Pneumatic |
| MEC-FD2 | 355 x 430 x 1200 mm | 23 kg | A | 660 mm | Pneumatic |
| MEC-FD1 | 355 x 430 x 1140 mm | 20 kg | A | 660 mm | Manual |
Accessories
Spare darts and weight sets are available for specific missile weights to test a wide range of film materials to the international standards or in-house methods.
| Dart Types | | | Weight Sets | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Weight (g) | Head Dia. (mm) | | | Set | Total (g) |
| 1 | 20 | 38.1 | | | A | 980 |
| 2 | 60 | 38.1 | | | B | 2240 |
| 3 | 100 | 50.8 | | | B Extra | 1260 |
For full specifications, please see the datasheet.
Key applications
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