Impact Testing
Fields of application
- Investigation of the influence of ice impact on switch covers, car body and components
- Inspection / exclusion of damages caused by vandalism, especially on windows
Services
- Impact tests according to international standards or customer-specific specifications
- Investigation of failure mode by different types of test projectiles (metal projectiles, stone, gelatine, ice, etc.)
Technical data • Capacity
- Realisable speeds of over 350 m/s
- Mass over 10 kg (depending on speed)
- Calibre up to 350 mm
- Almost any projectile geometry (symmetrical / asymmetrical)
- Specific adjustment of the flight attitude of the projectile
- High-speed acquisition of relevant parameters
- 172 hectare fenced area with excellent protection and security measures – both in the conduct of experiments and in secrecy
