Energy and Velocity Tables
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Energy and Velocity Tables
Model 8250HV
Crosshead
Weight
lbs (kg)
Max. Drop
Height*
Inches (cm)
Max.
Freefall
Velocity
Ft/sec (m/s)
Max.
Pneumatic
Assist
Velocity
Ft/sec (m/s)
Max.
Freefall
Impact
Energy
Ft-lbs (J)
Max.
Pneumatic
Impact
Energy
Ft-lbs (J)
5.5 (2.5) 46 (117) 15.7 (4.8) 44.6 (13.6) 21 (28.5) 170 (230)
10 (4.5) 45 (114) 15.5 (4.7) 35.8 (10.9) 37.3 (50.5) 199 (270)
25 (11.3) 43 (109) 15.2 (4.6) 28.1 (8.5) 89.6 (121.5) 306 (415)
50 (22.7) 40 (102) 14.6 (4.4) 23.4 (7.1) 165.5 (224) 425 (576)
75 (34.0) 40 (102) 14.6 (4.4) 20.5 (6.2) 248 (336) 489 (663)
100 (45.4) 40 (102) 14.6 (4.4) 19.7 (6) 331 (448) 602 (816)
* All values are approximate and based on using model 8902 tup. Values will change
depending upon tup selection, test geometry and specimen thickness. Contact Instron-
Dynatup for values pertaining to other testing specifications.
Available specimen support fixtures for specifications:
• ASTM D-3763
• ASTM E-23
• ASTM D-256 Charpy
• ASTM D-256 IZOD
• Boeing BMS-256 Composites Penetration/Damage Fixture
• NASA ST-1 Composites Damage Fixture
• ASTM D-2444 Plastic Pipe Fixture
• Boeing 7620 Composites Damage Fixture
• McDonnell Douglas J11938A Fixture
• Custom Component Fixturing