TecQuipment Energy Absorbed at Fracture Apparatus

The Energy Absorbed at Fracture Apparatus is a compact bench-top instrument designed to familiarise students with the principles of impact testing using notched specimens. It allows the study of the ways different materials resist the initiation and propagation of cracks under impact loading. The apparatus fractures prepared specimens using a pendulum impact technique, directly measuring the energy absorbed at impact. An enclosed frame with interlocked guarding provides safety during operation while maintaining clear visibility of the test procedure. Clear, reproducible results from the equipment enable a practical understanding of impact behaviour and toughness. It serves as a good introductory platform for principles adopted in standard Izod and Charpy impact test procedures.