SHOCK ABSORPTION TESTER (DIGITAL ) & PENETRATION TEST
a) Wooden Block and Electronic fore measuring arrangement for shock absorption tester
b) Strikers for penetration test
- Striker 1 – for plumb bob test
- Striker 2 – for plumb bob test
- Striker 3 – for plate test
A rigid steel fabricated framework consisting of heavy metallic base, a hinged metallic block to mount the head form on, steel wire guide rapes, which guide the indenter while falling, and means to raised the indenter to the required height and dropping it from that height. The frame is grouted to a concrete block of the required mass and dimensions. Arrangements are provided on the side of frame for the operator to step up to required height.
Description
SHOCK ABSORPTION TESTER (DIGITAL) & PENETRATION TEST
The Shock Absorption Tester (Digital) & Penetration Test Apparatus is designed for testing non-metal safety helmets for firemen, civil defence personnel, industrial safety personnel, and police force personnel. The equipment consists of a rigid steel fabricated framework with a heavy metallic base, hinged metallic block for mounting the head form, steel wire guide ropes, and a lifting arrangement for raising and releasing the indenter from the required height.
Available Models & Accessories
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| GTX-HPS | Shock Absorption Tester (Digital) Main Unit with wooden block and electronic measuring arrangement. |
| GTX-HPSS-1 | Striker 1 for Plumb Bob Test – Mass 3 kg with conical tip of 0.5 mm radius and included angle of 60°. |
| GTX-HPSS-2 | Striker 2 for Plumb Bob Test – Mass adjustable to 500 g or 2 kg with conical tip of 0.5 mm radius and included angle of 36°. |
| GTX-HPSS-3 | Striker 3 for Plate Test – Steel plate of size 300 × 300 × 6 mm. |
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Relevant Standards | IS 2745:1983, IS 2925:1984, IS 9562:1980 |
| Dropping Height | Adjustable between 1.5 and 3 meters |
| Dimensions of Lower Face of Wooden Block | 180 × 180 mm |
| Weight of Wooden Block Assembly | Adjustable to 3 kg, 4.5 kg and 5 kg |
| Striker 1 | Mass 3 kg with conical tip of 0.5 mm radius having an included angle of 60° |
| Striker 2 | Mass adjustable to 500 g or 2 kg with conical tip of 0.5 mm radius having an included angle of 36° |
| Striker 3 | Steel plate of size 300 × 300 × 6 mm |
Applications
- Testing of Non-Metal Helmets for Firemen and Civil Defence Personnel
- Industrial Safety Helmet Testing
- Police Force Helmet Testing
- Quality Control and Research Laboratories





