Mechanical impact testing

LoneStar Global Test Laboratories provide comprehensive mechanical impact testing services to understand how materials and components perform before fracturing when subjected to sudden forces, strikes or shock loading. 

Mechanical impact testing in detail

LoneStar Global Test Laboratories are 17025 accredited to carry out mechanical impact testing services to the highest operational standards. By striking a precisely prepared sample under controlled conditions, we measure material or component toughness and its ability to absorb energy before fracturing. 

Mechanical impact testing provides vital data relating to:

Resistance to brittle fracture
Energy absorption capacity
Material performance at ambient, sub-zero, cryogenic and elevated temperatures
Overall suitability for use within safety-critical applications
Elastic and plastic deformation characteristics

Mechanical impact testing is trusted to evaluate:

Metals and alloys intended for use in structural or load-bearing applications
Fasteners and critical components requiring guaranteed resilience
Materials destined for extreme or variable operating conditions
Charpy impact testing evaluates material toughness, absorbed energy, brittle fracture resistance, and, where required, shear fracture and lateral expansion characteristics