Measure the impact resistance of the toes of safety footwear, steel toe caps and provides metatarsal test (optional accessories required).
The impact system that is attached to a solid and compact metal base incorporates a striker of suitable mass and design, adapted to fall free freely on vertical guides from a predetermined height to give the required impact energy. The operator selects the required impact energy and then the striker mechanism moves automatically to the pre-set height. A mechanism catch the striker after the first impact so that the test specimen is struck only once. Several striker heads and clamping devices can be interchanged according to the standards. With the suitable optional accessories, this test equipment also allows to perform the metatarsal impact test.
All moving parts requiring access are protected by a fully interlocked safety guard ensuring that the machine is conforms to the European latest safety regulations.
