Drop weight test up to 100,000 J

Industries

Metals

Max. energy

100,000 joules

Type of test

Drop weight test

Standards

API-RP 5L3
DIN EN 10274
ASTM E436

Description Video Advantages & features Specimens Technical overview Accessories

High-energy drop weight tests

ZwickRoell DWT high-energy drop weight testers are used for testing and evaluating fracture surfaces of ferritic steels. The test method is described as a drop weight test in the following standards: API-RP 5L3, DIN EN 10274 and ASTM E436.

Specimens from the pipe wall of large oil and gas pipelines are subjected to the drop weight test to API 5L. The specimens with a height equal to the original wall thickness and widths of several centimeters are subjected to abrupt loading via a vertically falling weight with a striking edge. The energy (weight and release height) is set so that the specimen breaks at the cold-pressed notch and the fracture surface can be assessed visually.

The DWT high-energy drop weight testers from ZwickRoell are available in the following versions: 20, 30, 40, 60, 80 and 100 KJ. The product portfolio also includes drop weight testers for low-energy tests.

The maximum drop height for all machine sizes is 5 meters by default. The high-energy drop weight testers DWT 20 kJ to DWT 40 kJ are alternatively available with a maximum drop height of 2.5 meters.
The test tools are fitted outside the test area.
The specimens are fed pneumatically within a time period of 10 seconds and meet ASTM E436 requirements.

120,000 joule drop weight testers

Testing steel specimens according to ASTM E436-71T, API-RP L3 and DIN EN 10274 with a 120,000 J high-energy drop weight tester.

Advantages and features

Advantages

Modular system in six sizes and two drop heights
Pneumatic specimen feeding and loading of the tools outside the test area guarantees safe and fast feeding within the time required by the standard
Quick-change system for anvils
Flexure table with integrated centering device. Different specimen thicknesses can be quickly and easily adjusted.
Electrical and mechanical test area protection with safety circuit - testing only takes place after all safety contacts have been checked/confirmed
Electronically monitored, pneumatically actuated safety lock bar to protect the test area from accidents
Touch screen operation with electronic display of drop height, drop energy, drop weight and drop speed
The steplessly adjustable drop height is automatically achieved after input of the drop weight and drop energy
The drop weight is divided into individual weights to adjust the drop energy. The weight is measured electronically. This eliminates incorrect data entry
Four high-performance shock absorbers with reservoir for safe, reliable drop weight arrest
Controlled low-temperature cooling unit for precise maintenance of the specimen temperature
Plan view of the foundation included in the scope of delivery
The connecting plate, anchor bolts and grouting mortar included in the scope of delivery can be supplied in advance on request.

Specimens for high-energy drop weight testers

Metal specimen for drop weight tests

The specimen is provided with a cold-pressed notch, which is the point at which the specimen breaks under the impact.

Specimen in drop weight tester

During the test, weights fall on a specimen supported at both ends and break it.

Technical overview

Model DWT	20-2.5	20-5	30-2.5	30-5	40-2.5	40-5
Energy	20000 J	20000 J	30000 J	30000 J	40000 J	40000 J
Item No.	640064	640070	1093944	1072003	1086456	1093948
Load frame
Max. drop height	2.5	5	2.5	5	2.5	5	m
Drop weight	820	410	1225	612	1630	820	kg
Min. drop weight	460	410	457	457	480	456	kg
Additional single weights
6.0 kg	-	-	8	6	2	-	piece(s)
15.0 kg	2	-	15	8	76	15	piece(s)
Total weight	6100	6350	6850	7050	7150	7050	kg
Impact velocity	7	9.9	7	9.9	7	9.9	m/s
Lifting unit speeds
Rapid	18	18	18	18	18	18	m/min
Slow	3	3	3	3	3	3	m/min
Dimensions
A - overall height	5900	8000	5750	8000	5900	7960	mm
B - width	3100	3060	3210	3060	3210	3060	mm
C - width	1140	1140	1140	1140	1140	1140	mm
D - width	1965	1965	1965	1965	1965	1965	mm
Foundation dimensions	2150 x 2150	2150 x 2150	2150 x 2150	2150 x 2150	2150 x 2150	2150 x 2150	mm
Max. specimen dimensions
Length	305	305	305	305	305	305	mm
Width	50	50	50	50	50	50	mm
Height	76	76	76	76	76	76	mm
Option: Low-temperature cooler
Temperature	-80	-80	-80	-80	-80	-80	°C
Max. temperature variation	±1	±1	±1	±1	± 1	±1	°C
Number of specimens	3	3	3	3	3	3	piece(s)
Specimen dimensions	50 x 76 x 305	50 x 76 x 305	50 x 76 x 305	50 x 76 x 305	50 x 76 x 305	50 x 76 x 305	mm
Connected loads
Electrical supply:
At 50 Hz	3x 400-440	3x 400-440	3x 400-440	3x 400-440	3x 400-440	3x 400-440	V, N/PE
At 60 Hz	3x 440-480	3x 440-480	3x 440-480	3x 440-480	3x 440-480	3x 440-480	V, N/PE
Power consumption (full load), approx.	11	7	11	5	11	5	kVA
Compressed air	8	8	8	8	8	8	bar
Air consumption	600	600	600	600	600	600	l/min
Ambient temperature	+10 ... +35	+10 ... +35	+10 ... +35	+10 ... +35	+10 ... +35	+10 ... +35	°C
Humidity	20 ... 90	20 ... 90	20 ... 90	20 ... 90	20 ... 90	20 ... 90	%

Model DWT	60-5	80-5	100-5
Energy	60000 J	80000 J	100,000 J
Item No.	1065889	1094011	1070439
Load frame
Max. drop height	0.5 ... 5	0.5 ... 5	0.5 ... 5	m
Drop weight	1225	1630	2040	kg
Min. drop weight	Approx. 831	831	856	kg
Additional single weights
11.0 kg	6	2	-	piece(s)
13.5 kg	-	2	-	piece(s)
16.5 kg	-	-	2	piece(s)
20.5 kg	-	2	-	piece(s)
27.5 kg	12	26	42	piece(s)
Total weight	9300	9800	12300	kg
Impact velocity	3.1 ... 9.9	3.1 ... 9.9	3.1 ... 9.9	m/s
Lifting unit speeds
Rapid	18	18		m/min
Slow	3	3		m/min
Dimensions
A - overall height	8000	8000	8580	mm
B - width	3060	3060	3060	mm
C - width	1360	1300	1360	mm
D - width	2500	2500	2500	mm
Foundation dimensions	2550 x 2550	2550 x 2550	3050 x 3050	mm
Max. specimen dimensions
Length	305	305	305	mm
Width	50	50	50	mm
Height	76	76	76	mm
Option: Low-temperature cooler
Temperature	-80	-80	-80	°C
Max. temperature variation	±1	±1	± 1	°C
Number of specimens (quantity by dimension)	10 at (10x77x305)	10 at (10x77x305)	10 at (10x77x305)	piece(s)
Connected loads
Electrical supply:
At 50 Hz	3x 400-440	3x 400-440	3x 400-440	V, N/PE
At 60 Hz	3x 440-480	3x 440-480	3x 440-480	V, N/PE
Power consumption (full load), approx.	11	11	11	kVA
Compressed air	8	8	8	bar
Air consumption	205	205	205	l/min
Ambient temperature	+10 ... +35	+10 ... +35	+10 ... +35	°C
Relative humidity (non-condensing)	20 ... 90	20 ... 90	20 ... 90	%

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Accessories for Drop Weight Tests

Hydraulic notching press to API RP 5L3

The hydraulic notching press is used to prepare specimens for high-energy drop weight testers. Specimens are notched to API RP 5L3 (not suitable for chevron notches).

Cooler for tests at low temperatures (between -80 and +30°C)

The low temperature circulation bath for steel specimens complies with established test standards (e.g. API RP 5L3). It can accommodate 3 specimens with a specimen thickness of 50 mm or 10 specimens with a specimen thickness of 10 mm. An integrated coolant circulation system and high heating/cooling capacity ensures short heating and cooling times.

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High-energy drop weight testers from 20,000 J