ISO 179: Standard for plastic impact testing
What is ISO 179?
ISO 179 is an international standard that provides guidelines for performing the Charpy impact test on plastics. This test is essential for assessing the toughness and resistance of plastic materials to breakage under impact loads. The goal of ISO 179 is to provide consistent and reliable test results that are critical in various industries, such as automotive, packaging and construction materials, where the safe use of materials under variable loads is key.
Why is ISO 179 important?
The application of ISO 179 offers several advantages:
- Increased safety: By understanding the impact resistance of plastics, manufacturers can ensure the safety of their products in critical applications.
- Quality Assurance: The standardized test method helps maintain high quality requirements and meet industry standards.
- Consistency across batches: ISO 179 ensures that materials from different production batches show the same performance, which is critical to customer satisfaction.
How does ISO 179 work?
The standard includes the following steps for the Charpy impact test:
- Sample preparation: plastic samples are prepared according to established standards, with care being taken to perform an accurate test.
- Test procedure: The sample is exposed to a pendulum that measures the energy required to break the sample, providing insight into the impact resistance.
Relation to ASTM D6110
ASTM D6110 is an equivalent standard that also describes the Charpy impact test, but focuses specifically on plastics. While ISO 179 is widely applicable to various materials, ASTM D6110 provides a standardized method for measuring the impact strength of thermoplastic and thermoset plastics. Combining these standards enables manufacturers to ensure the quality and safety of their products.
Applications of ISO 179 in industry
At Deon Research Centre, we are involved in applying ISO 179 in various sectors:
- Automotive: assessment of plastic components for safety and impact resistance.
- Packaging: testing packaging materials to ensure that they are suitable for transport and use.
- Construction materials: evaluating the performance of plastic structural components under impact loads.
What does this mean for your company?
By investing in ISO 179 compliance, companies can:
- Ensure increased product reliability and safety by using reliable test methods.
- Achieve compliance with international standards, which is essential for market access and technology approval.
- Improved competitive position by ensuring robust and sustainable products.
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