Testing the Impact Resistance of Glass Bottles with the GBIT

Aug 11

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Updated: Oct 12

How much impact can a glass bottle take? The GBIT Glass Bottle Impact Tester by AT2E strikes glass bottles and jars with a pendulum released from a set angle. Because each angle corresponds to a known impact energy, the bottle's impact resistance can be judged against a precise value, up to 2.6 J.

GBIT Glass Bottle Impact Tester by AT2E

How the test works

Set the hanging angle of the pendulum: each angle corresponds to a given impact energy, read on the energy scale.
Release the pendulum so that it strikes the bottle.
Observe whether the bottle was damaged, to judge its impact resistance.

The principle is the law of conservation of energy: the energy of the pendulum's impact on the bottle is determined by its potential energy at the point where it is hung.

Product description

The GBIT is a special instrument for testing the impact resistance of various glass bottles and jars. Its design follows the law of conservation of energy: by predefining the hanging angle of the pendulum, the operator sets the impact energy applied to the bottle, then checks whether the bottle was damaged.

Key features

Sample clamp that moves easily in the vertical and horizontal directions, to adjust the sample position
Design based on the law of conservation of energy, for test accuracy and reliability
Stable, accurate pendulum that rotates and releases freely
Stainless steel safety shield
User-friendly design, easy to operate

Technical specifications

Sample diameter range: Ø30-130 mm (clamps for other ranges available)
Impact height: 5-305 mm (5-200 mm when the impact point is at the bottom of the bottle; other range on order)
Max. impact energy: 2.6 J
Resolution: 0.1 J per graduation (impact energy above 0.6 J); 0.05 J per graduation (impact energy below 0.6 J)
Energy loss: ≤1.5% F.S.
Dimensions: 580 x 350 x 850 mm

Optional

Safety frame
Additional impact speed scale

Frequently asked questions

What is the primary function of the GBIT glass bottle impact tester?

The GBIT evaluates the impact resistance of glass bottles and jars: a pendulum strikes the bottle with a preset energy, and the bottle is then checked for damage.

What impact height and energy range does the GBIT support?

The GBIT tests at impact heights from 5 to 305 mm (5 to 200 mm when the impact point is at the bottom of the bottle), with a maximum impact energy of 2.6 J.

What resolution does the GBIT offer at different energy levels?

The GBIT offers a resolution of 0.1 J per graduation when the impact energy is above 0.6 J, and 0.05 J per graduation below 0.6 J, with an energy loss of ≤1.5% F.S.

What are the dimensions of the GBIT?

The GBIT measures 580 x 350 x 850 mm.