MOTORIZED PENDULUM IMPACT TESTING SYSTEM

MPX Series

The Instron® MPX Series of motorized pendulum

impact testers are preferred for metals impact
testing to Charpy and Izod standards. Available
in capacities from 300 to 900 Joules, the MPX
is efficient and easy to operate making it suitable
for highvolume testing. The MPX includes an
integrated guard and safety control system that
meets the stringent requirements for the European
CE mark and for ISO 13849.

Bluehill Impact comes stardard with the MPX,

and is Instron’s newest impact testing software.
Bluehill Impact not only increases the power and
flexibility found in previous versions of Instron’s
impact testing software, it also boasts many
advanced capabilities such as pre-loaded test
methods, real-time analog dials with digital data,
and enhanced reports and data exporting.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Standard capacities include 300, 450, 600,
750, and 900 Joules
• Automatic test start at door closure for efficient
testing and adherence to standards for non
ambient specimen testing
• Optional interchangeable hammer weights
conveniently adjust the system capacity without
removal of the hammer shaft OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
• Motorized hammer lift and automatic return
• Interchangeable hammer weights
to start test position for increased productivity
• Foundation preparation kit includes
and operator safety
template and fasteners
• Hammer brake, clutch, and latch mechanisms
• Instrumented Charpy tups and Impulse
respond quickly for faster operation
Data Acquisition Software
• Safety enclosure with interlocks protects the
• Izod striker and specimen vise
operator by preventing the hammer from
• Supports for testing sub-sized specimens
releasing when doors are open
• Lateral expansion gauge
• Adjustable latch height adds configurability
• NIST Charpy reference standards for ASTM E23
for testing at lower energies and velocities
• Standard base design meets ASTM and
ISO recommendations STANDARDS
• Charpy anvil inserts and striker are selectable The MPX is designed to meet the following standards:
to meet a range of international test standards • ASTM E23
• ISO 148
• EN 10045
• GOST 9454
• AS 1544
• JIS Z 2242
• JIS B 7722
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SPECIFICATIONS

Release Maximum
Pendulum Encoder System Dimensions
Impact Energy Angle Hammer Net Weight Power
Length Resolution (w × d × h)
(Adjustable) Speed
Joule lbf-ft Degree mm in m/s ft/s Degree mm in kg lbs

300- 221.3- 2200×1117 86.6×44 230 Vac, 1 Phase,

150 762 30 5.3 17.4 0.009 1293 2850
900 663.8 ×1990 ×78.3 50/60 Hz, 15Amp

SOFTWARE The MPX uses a very high resolution encoder and no

analog dial, enabling NIST range of verification from as low
Built on our popular and adaptive Bluehill platform, as 0.4 Joules.
Bluehill Impact is Instron’s newest and most powerful
impact testing software. ASTM E23 USABLE RANGE OF HAMMER CAPACITY
Test faster than ever before, with its meticulously crafted
visual design, is built from the ground up for touch Initial Potential Resolution Lower Limit
interaction. Bluehill Impact features large touchpoints Energy (Joules) at 15 Joules Usable Range
and intuitive gestures to make the user experience
simpler and smarter than ever before. 300 0.016 0.4

450 0.023 0.6

Charpy/Izod testing with Instron’s powerful Bluehill
platform includes features such as: 600 0.029 0.8

750 0.036 0.9

• Real time analog dials and digital data with
a modern user interface 900 0.044 1.1
• Clear visual indication of pass or fail based on
user-input criteria Reference ASTM E23-18 Section A2.4.3
• Pre-configured test methods to ASTM E23 & ISO148
• Prompted Test Method sequence for consistent testing
• Simple, automatic, configurable System Checks for
friction to ensure the accuracy of test results
• User interface clearly displays the system
status/position to ensure operator safety
• Bluehill’s modern report generator allows users
to create customized report templates that can
be linked with test methods and used to export
test results
• Result export files are customizable for enhanced
compatibility with Laboratory Information
Management Systems
• Easy to configure control charts making test
results simple to analyze
• TrendTracker plug-in included

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