Impact and drop resistance is a critical reliability indicator for plastic materials, packaging products, photovoltaic modules, and electronic components, governing product safety in transportation, installation, and long-term operation. Since impact testing specifications differ significantly across industries, selecting the correct standard and qualified testing equipment is vital for quality control, R&D validation, and global compliance certification. This guide outlines four universally adopted impact testing standards and their matched professional testing equipment.
1. ASTM D1709 — Dart Impact Test for Flexible Plastic Films
ASTM D1709 is the global standard method for evaluating the dart impact resistance of flexible plastic films and soft polymer protective materials. The test uses a fixed-weight dart dropped from a regulated height to determine material toughness and fracture resistance. It is a routine mandatory test for packaging films, protective plastic laminates, and flexible plastic accessories.
Compatible Equipment: Plastic Film Dart Impact Tester
2. ISO 179 / ISO 180 — Charpy & Izod Impact Test for Engineering Plastics
ISO 179 (Charpy) and ISO 180 (Izod) are authoritative international standards for measuring the impact toughness of rigid engineering plastics and composite materials. The two standardized test methods simulate different impact loads to assess crack propagation and fracture performance, widely applied in quality inspection and product development for plastic structural parts, equipment housings, and industrial composite components.
Compatible Equipment: UP-3013 Charpy Impact Tester, UP-3014 Izod Impact Tester, UP-3015 Combined Charpy & Izod Impact Tester, UP-3011 Ultra-Low Temperature Charpy Impact Tester
3. IEC 61730 — Impact Safety Test for PV Modules
IEC 61730 is the mandatory safety certification standard exclusive to the photovoltaic industry. It simulates real operational risks including falling object impact and mechanical collision during installation and service, to verify the structural robustness and impact resistance of PV tempered glass, module assemblies, and junction boxes. It is an essential test for PV product certification and project delivery acceptance.
Compatible Equipment: UP-3009 PV Module Sandbag Impact Tester, Tempered Glass Impact Tester, UP-3010 PV Junction Box Impact Tester
4. ASTM D5276 / ISTA — Drop Impact Test for Packaging & Logistics
ASTM D5276 and ISTA specifications are the mainstream testing criteria for industrial and cross-border logistics packaging. Multi-angle and variable-height free drop tests simulate mechanical impact during handling, loading and long-distance transportation, evaluating the protective performance of outer cartons and buffer structures to prevent product damage in transit.
Compatible Equipment: Single/Double Wing Carton Drop Tester, UP-3020 Zero Height Drop Tester
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Post time: Jun-29-2026