SI Series Pendulum Impact Testing Machines

Instron offers the SI-1 Series of pendulum impact testers designed for testing metals in accordance with ASTM E23. Five models provide energy ranges from 25 - 300 ft-lbs (33.8 - 406.7 J). The SI-1 Series is engineered for maximum accuracy, simplicity of design, ease of operation and safety, and performs standard notched bar impact tests. The series can be equipped with options for tension impact testing. Two models, SI-1C3 and SI-1K3, support verification with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Model SI-1

Principle of Operation
The basic model consists of a heavy steel base on which the specimen holder (anvil) and a heavy-duty cast steel upright are mounted. On top of the upright, a head assembly contains a shaft supported by precision ball bearings to which the pendulum is attached. A single lever located on top of the head assembly performs three functions: brake, release, and latch. A stop pin prevents accidental release of the pendulum or application of the brake. The pendulum can be latched in two separate locations known as high latch and low latch. Since the developed energy is a function of the height from which the pendulum is released, each hammer has dual capacities, one from the high latch and another from the low latch. Both positions comply with the velocity range of ASTM E23. The variable items in the SI-1 series are: The weight of the pendulum The striker type The indicating dial The specimen holders The various combinations of these items on the basic machine result in five models, as described on the next page.

Optional Features
Impulse data acquisition and analysis system Fracta Software for PC-based impact energy display Charpy Impact Striker permits testing system to conform to ISO 148-1: 2006, ISO 148-2: 2008, ISO 148-3: 2008, EN 10045-1: 1990, AS 1544-2: 2003, and GOST 9454: 1978

Weight at Striker
Light Pendulum Light Pendulum with Weight Attached Heavy Pendulum Length of Pendulum kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs mm in mm ft mm ft 6.03 13.3 12.07 26.6 30.24 66.6 800 31.5 573 1.88 1375 4.51

Impact Velocity
Low Latch High Latch m/s ft/s m/s ft/s mm in kg lbs mm in mm in mm in kg lbs 3.35 11 5.18 17 610 1867 24 73.5 510 1125 1725 68 40 1.58 914 914 152 36 36 60 590 1300

Dimensions Products for Materials Testing

Floor Space Requirement Net Weight Height Requirement Charpy Span Shipping Dimensions Shipping Weight

Height of Drop
Low Latch High Latch

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Five Models to Meet Your Needs

SI-1A
Capacity (when pendulum released from low latch position) Capacity with Weights (when pendulum released from low latch position) Capacity (when pendulum released from high latch position) Capacity with Weights (when pendulum released from high latch position) Dial Indicator Increments (Metric/English) Dial Indicator Increments with Weights (Metric/English) Bolt-on Weights Included Number of Pendulums Supplied Supplied with Charpy & Izod Anvils, Strikers and Supports for Testing 10 10 mm Specimens*** Designed in Accordance with ASTM E23 NIST Charpy Testing (formerly Watertown Specimen Standards) Capability J ft-lbs J ft-lbs J ft-lbs J ft-lbs J ft-lbs 33.9 25 81.3 60 0.25 J or 0.25 ft-lbs 1 p -

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SI-1B
33.9 25 67.8 50 81.3 60 162.7 120 0.25 J or 0.25 ft-lbs 0.50 0.50 p 1 p -

SI-1C3
169.5 125 406.7 300 2.0 J and 1.0 ft-lbs 1 p p p

SI-1D3
33.9 (Light Pendulum) 169.4 (Heavy Pendulum) 25 (Light Pendulum) 125 (Heavy Pendulum) 67.8 (Light Pendulum) 50 (Light Pendulum) 81.3 (Light Pendulum) 406.7 (Heavy Pendulum) 60 (Light Pendulum) 300 (Heavy Pendulum) 162.7 (Light Pendulum) 120 (Light Pendulum) 0.25 J or 0.25 ft-lbs (Light Pendulum) 2.0 J or 1.0 ft-lbss (Heavy Pendulum) 0.5 J or 0.5 ft-lbs (Light Pendulum) p 2 p p* p*

SI-1K3
169.5 125 406.7 300 -

Charpy Only

2.0 J and 1.0 ft-lbs 1 p** p p

*When using high-capacity pendulum assembly **Supplied only with Charpy fixtures ***Modification parts necessary for testing oversized and subsize specimens available upon request

Optional Software
Designed specifically for testing metals to Charpy and Izod standards, Fracta Software provides an easy-to-use method for gathering, calculating, and storing impact test results. This software package, which is compatible with Windows XP operating systems and networks, includes: Angular encoder USB communications box Mounting hardware and interconnect cables

Fracta main screen

Fracta calibrate metric screen

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